Does 2017 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk Require Steering Harness to Address Wobble Issue
Question:
Hey I am getting ready to flat tow my 2017 Jeep Cherokee trailhawk and I ran in to questions concerning the wiring kit. Etrailer suggests part# RM-15267. I did some research and saw the wobble concern. I contacted my dealership and they didn’t know what I was talking about. I did some more research and noticed you suggested part# 68321424AB. Is this needed for my Jeep or is the etrailer suggested kit ok? I will list other components in my setup to see if you can find any holes in my plan. I am also open to cheaper routes that you may know of while still remaining safe. The total cost of my parts is over $2000 so I’de like to save where I can. I plan to install all components myself except for the base plate. Then hopefully bring it into a hitch shop for them to inspect my work.Thanks for your time. Base plate-BX1136 purchased Brake buddy stealth braking system-HM39530 Tow bar-BX7420 Tow vehicle is a 1991 class c Tioga Montara 24ft
asked by: Mark L
Expert Reply:
The steering wobble issue with the 2017 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk you have is well documented as well as the Mopar harness 68321424AB being the correct solution for it. I'd try a different Jeep dealer or request to talk to someone else as at this point the dealer should be well aware. You will need the harness.
The parts you mentioned would be exactly what you'd want as well. The base plate # BX1136 fits, the Brake Buddy Stealth # HM39530 is solid, the tow bar # BX7420 is a really great solution that's easy to use, and for lighting the # RM-15267 would take care of that well. There really isn't a safe and easy way to flat tow a vehicle cheaply. You'd be getting excellent products to do so with this combination that's about as low-priced as you could find.
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