Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2017 Grand Cherokee Trailhawk

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Hey guys. I have been looking at many questions about the 2017 Cherokee trailhawk being flat towed, but I just bought a 2017 GRAND Cherokee Trailhawk, and would like to know what it will take to flat tow? I know it has the tow hooks, which I think from what I have read, makes it somewhat less expensive, but lemme have : Thanks

asked by: Jason V

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The first thing you need to flat tow your 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk is the Roadmaster Direct-Connect kit part # RM-521440-5 which is the easiest to use and best priced option for your vehicle. I attached an install video for this for you to check out as well.

In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon All Terain, # RM-522. This has non-binding arms which makes the setup very easy to connect/disconnect.

For lighting/safety cables, locks, and covers for the tow bar we have the Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain kit part # RM-9243-1 which comes with all of that as one part number. The diode kit that comes with this allows you to splice into the taillight wiring so that your RV controls the vehicle taillights and does not require drilling into the taillight housings. 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.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Jason V.

10/12/2020

Hey guys. I have been looking at many questions about the 2017 Cherokee trailhawk being flat towed, but I just bought a 2017 GRAND Cherokee Trailhawk, and would like to know what it will take to flat tow? I know it has the tow hooks, which I think from what I have read, makes it somewhat less expensive, but lemme have : Thanks

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Jameson C.

10/12/2020

Thanks for the picture! That's definitely a Blue Ox base plate kit item # BX1128 so what you need are replacement tabs item # BX62-3468 and you'd have that taken care of. You will also need a tow bar like item # BX7420 instead of the Roadmaster I mentioned earlier as well. It looks like you already have diode wiring installed so you'd need a coiled wiring adapter as well. The connector you have is the item # BLU43XR so for an adapter to connect this up to your tow vehicle's 7-way you'd need the item # HM47053.

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It would really depend on the mechanical experience of the installer that is installing the Stay-IN-Play Supplemental Braking System part #SM99251. It usually takes our experienced installers 8 hours to install so it is recommended to take it to a…

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It sounds like the trailer might be triggering the automatic braking feature on your 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The vehicles brakes are automatically applied and released when going in reverse and the sensors detect a possible collision with an…

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Sounds like you are needing the Replacement Attachment Tabs #BLU57XR for the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit #BX1128 on your 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. If you are referring to something else please let me know and I'd be happy to help you out!

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Your 2012 Jeep Wrangler will need the Roadmaster Hy-Power Diodes #RM-792 with the Roadmaster InvisiBrake Supplemental Braking System #RM-8700 if your wiring kit is a 2-diode kit. We don't carry the Cool Tech wiring and I was unable to find out…

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The orange wire, see wiring diagram attached, is not used for the Roadmaster InvisiBrake Supplemental Braking System, RM-8700. Roadmaster added that wire when developing the braking system and found that it was not needed, so it is not used for…

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When it comes to choosing between the Blue Ox Patriot #BLU37TR and the Brake Buddy Select 3 #HM39524, these systems are extremely similar in their setup and functionality. Both of these systems provide proportional braking in a compact and easy to…

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Both the Roadmaster and Blue Ox tow bars are great options. But if it was my decision to make I would go with the Blue Ox Avail part #BX7420 as we have found that the Blue Ox tow bars are a little easier to connect and disconnect from. Also this tow…

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Answer 10

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There are a few differences between the Demco Demco Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System w/ Wireless Coachlink Monitor #DM86VR and the Roadmaster InvisiBrake Supplemental Braking System #RM-8700. The biggest difference between the two is…

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Answer 12

Hey there Jeff, thanks for the question and I can definitely get you all the parts needed to flat tow your 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500 behind your motorhome. I'll go ahead and list everything out for you to make it easy to order. - Base Plate Kit:…

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