What Do I Need to Flat Tow My 2020 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk Behind My Motor Home?
Question:
We are new to flat towing and need to know what parts we need to flat tow our 2020 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk behind our motor home.
asked by: Phil
Expert Reply:
When it comes to flat towing your 2020 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk, you're going to need components from the following categories: base plates, tow bar, safety cables, lights, supplemental braking and more than likely a rise/drop adapter (you'll need to take some measurements to confirm). I've compiled a quick list below of what I recommend for you to flat tow your Jeep Cherokee so that you can easily find the parts:
Base Plates: Blue Ox with Removable Arms # BX1143 (Product fits models with 2-Speed Transfer Case and will fit models with Active Air Shutters)
Tow Bar: Blue Ox Avail # BX7420 - this non-binding tow bar with telescoping arms is easy to use and hookup, plus it comes with safety cables, so that helps eliminate an additional required item. This tow bar will allow you to connect on un-even surfaces and even if you're not completely lined up to provide you with an easy to use tow bar solution.
Lights: # RM-2120 connect to your RV's 7-way connection with an adapter and provide you with brake and turn signals in an easy to install lighting solution. Check out the attached video to see the install process.
Supplemental braking: Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR provides you with a braking system that will work with a number of different RV braking systems (Air-Over Hydraulic, Air, Hydraulic, Power Assist); the Patriot III ensures that the brakes in your towed car are activated at the same time and with the same intensity that you apply to them in your RV.
In order to choose a rise/drop adapter, I've linked a helpful article that explains how to measure your flat towing setup in order to determine which length adapter you'll need, if any; I've also linked all of our rise/drop adapters that commonly are needed for the Jeep Cherokee
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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Blue Ox Avail Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 10,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 10000 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- Blue Ox
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Roadmaster Standard Magnetic Tow Lights
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Bypasses Vehicle Wiring
- Removable Tail Light Kit
- 20 Foot Long Harness
- Universal
- Magnetic Mount
- Roadmaster
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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Blue Ox
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