What Equipment is Needed to Flat Tow 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Question:
We have a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited that we would like to tow behind our 34 foot class A motorhome. We are retired and need to keep the cost as low as possible. We are thinking about buying a used Roadmaster Stowmaster 5000. Would this be appropriate? Would it work with a base plate kit for our Jeep? Is the installation something I could do myself, or does it require a professional? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
asked by: John W
Expert Reply:
The price for flat towing setups adds up pretty quick, but I can help you get the lowest priced setup for your 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the used Roadmaster Stowmaster part # RM-501.
First you need a base plate kit. For that you'd want the part # 1419-7 which is a confirmed fit. For safety cables you can use # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground.
For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice into your taillight wiring to allow your tow vehicle to control the taillight assemblies of the towed vehicle. This comes with a round 6-way connector that you will install on the front of your towed vehicle and enough coiled wire to go from there to the RV.
And finally, most states now require supplemental braking in the vehicle being flat towed. The easiest system to set up and use is the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR, that applies the vehicle brakes in proportion to how much the tow vehicle is braking. This is the safest way to stop and it reduces wear and tear on both vehicles.
Most likely you will also need a high low adapter so that the tow bar will be level when you are flat towing. I attached a link to a page that has all of the ones we carry.
I have included a couple of helpful links to our articles on flat towing for you. Be sure to consult the vehicle owners manual for more specific information on flat towing your vehicle.
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