Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk

Question:

Hello! We have a 2015 Jeep Cherokee TrailHawk to flat tow behind our new 2019 Coachmen Pursuit 31BH. We have never flat towed before and do not know what is needed? Can you please let me know the equipment will we need to make this possible? Thank you,

asked by: Sarah M

Expert Reply:

We have everything you'd need to flat tow your 2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk. First thint you'll want is a base plate kit confirmed as a fit for your 2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk. For that we have the Blux Ox kit part # BX1136 which is a confirmed fit and will work well. I attached an install video as well. For a tow bar you'd then want the Blue Ox Alpha part # BX7380 which is the easiest to use and comes with safety chains.

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.