Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2021 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk
Question:
I have a new 2021 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk. What do I need to have so I can flat tow behind a motorhome?
asked by: Jonas G
Expert Reply:
For flat towing your 2021 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk you will need base plates, a tow bar, safety cables, wiring solution for indicator lights and supplemental braking.
I recommend the Roadmaster Direct Connect kit, # RM-521451-5. This is designed for use with motor-home-mounted tow bars, installs on your Jeep Cherokee's frame. The front arms on this base plate kit are easy to install and remove by simply inserting them into the brackets and twisting to lock them in place. Once the drawbars have been removed, the remaining brackets are virtually invisible.
I suggest the Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar, # RM-522. This Roadmaster tow bar has a large hookup radius to ensure simple, secure hookup. What this means is that, even if your towed car is not perfectly aligned with your RV, you will still be able to make the necessary connections.
For lighting/safety cables, locks, and covers for the tow bar we have the Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain kit, # 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.
The easiest to use supplemental braking system is the Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System, # SM99251. I really like this for a towed vehicle that you will be keeping for an extended period of time. This is very much preferred over a portable system. Because the DUO will not work without your RV brakes being applied, there is no false braking. When you downshift in your RV without applying the brakes, the DUO will not mistakenly depress your towed car's brake pedal because that first activation signal is not there. And because there is no time delay, this proportional system delivers instant braking in an emergency.
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. And note that several of the product review and installation videos I linked all start with same first minutes of video. But then each will continue with installation of their respective products, supplemental braking, base plates....
Products Referenced in This Question
Roadmaster Falcon All-Terrain Tow Bar - Non-Binding - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Crossbar
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Accessory Kit for Falcon Tow Bars - Tail Light Wiring - Safety Cables - Lock Set
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar
- Accessories Kit
- Falcon 2
- Falcon All Terrain
- Roadmaster
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Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Demco
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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
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