Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2014 Jeep Cherokee Overland  

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In my experience the Blue Ox base plates and tow bars are the easiest to use and install so for your 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland the Blue Ox base plate # BX1128 would be what I recommend. I attached an install video for this for you to check out as well. Then for a tow bar the easiest to use and best option is the Blue Ox Avail part # BX7420 which also comes with safety cables.

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.

For a kit to run a charge line from the trailer wiring to the battery of the Grand Cherokee you'd want the part # RM-156-25 and you'd be set.

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.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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