Base Plates and Other Recommeded Equipment to Flat Tow a 1998 Jeep Cherokee

Question:

I have a Tow Bar Falcon 5250 ser.# 043231. What Base Plate and Cross Bar would I need to tow a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Automatic behind a Class A Motorhome.Anything else I might need? Thank You.

asked by: Fred C

Expert Reply:

For your 1996 Cherokee, you will need Roadmaster Base Plate Kit # 1418-1. If your tow bar does not already have a quick disconnect base assembly, part # 910021-00 would work great for you.

You will need to wire your Cherokee for towing. If you were not planning on towing the vehicle frequently, a magnetic mounted light kit like part # RM-2120 would work well for you. If a more permanent solution is desired, a diode kit like part # 38955 would work best.

Also recommended are safety cables like part # RM643. Some states mandate that a supplemental braking system like part # RM9400 be used.

I would also recommend you check with the manufacturer for instructions on the proper procedure for flat towing your vehicle because some vehicles must be equipped with a transmission lube pump, an axle disconnect, drive line disconnect, or free-wheeling hubs before they can be flat towed without damaging the vehicle.

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