What Base Plate Do I Need to Flat-tow My 2021 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk With My Motorhome
Question:
I am purchasing a motorhome that I will want to pull my 2021 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk behind. What do I need to use to tow my Jeep Cherokee.
asked by: Gilbert
Expert Reply:
The base plate I recommend for your 2021 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk is the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # RM-521451-5. I recommend this Roadmaster base plate because the Direct-Connect option makes it very easy to connect your tow bar to the base plate.
You will also need a tow bar to link your motorhome to your Jeep Cherokee. The tow bar I recommend is the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs # RM-520. I recommend the Falcon 2 because it is telescopic inner arms that make hookup quick and easy.
I recommend the Blue Ox Patriot Portable Braking System - Proportional # BLU37TR, because it is a portable system that can move from vehicle to vehicle easily.
The other components of flat-towing I recommend:
Tow bar wiring - Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Wire to 6-Wire Straight Cord
# RM-152-98146-7
Safety cables - RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000 lbs # RM-643
You may also need a high-low adapter, like the Roadmaster High-Low Adapter for Tow Bars - 2" Hitches - 4" Rise/Drop - 10K GTW, 400 lbs TW # RM-048-4. You will want to be within 3" "Safe Zone" of being level. I have included a link to an article that will show you how to pick the best high-low adapter for your setup.
As always, you should consult your owner's manual for restrictions and steps you should take to flat-tow your 2021 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk.
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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Roadmaster High-Low Adapter for Tow Bars - 2" Hitches - 4" Rise/Drop - 10K GTW, 400 lbs TW
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Adapters
- High-Low Adapter
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 4 Inch Rise/Drop
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Wire to 6-Wire Straight Cord
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar - 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
- Standard
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
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RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000 lbs
- Safety Cables
- Coiled Cables
- 68 Inch Long
- 6000 lbs GTW
- Snap Hooks
- Coated Cables
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
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