Best Flat Towing Setup For A 2017 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk With 4 Wheels Down
Question:
What is the best setup to tow my 2017 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk behind my RV
asked by: Jason
Expert Reply:
The best setup to tow your 2017 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk behind your RV would involve the use of a flat towing system. This option is only compatible with 2 speed power transfer units. Please consult your vehicle's owner's manual for further information.
In order to flat tow your Jeep with 4 wheels down, you will need a few items. The five main components of a flat towing system are base plates, tow bars, safety cables, brake harness wiring, and supplemental braking system. I have attached my recommendations for the following below:
For a base plate kit, I recommend the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit part # BX1136 as the kit features an integrated hidden mounting system with removable tabs. You will also need tow bars such as the the Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar part # BX7380. The Blue Ox Aladdin has a 3-axis swivel function for an easy connection in addition to a self-aligning design for increased stability.
The Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit part # RM-15267 will also be required for this setup. For a supplemental braking system, I recommend the Blue Ox Patriot Portable Braking System part # BLU37TR in addition to the Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles part # RM-88400 and mopar flat tow wiring kit part 68321424AB.
In addition to these items, you may need a high-low adapter. If the trailer hitch on your RV measures 18-24" from the ground to the center of the hitch receiver then you won't need an adapter. If this is not the case, I have attached a list of our high-low adapters for your review.
Fortunately, there are several installation videos of these products on your vehicle. Therefore, installation should not be too much of a tedious process nor time consuming.
Products Referenced in This Question
Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Blue Ox
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Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,500 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6500 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
- Blue Ox
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Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Light Relay
- Roadmaster
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