What Do I Need To Flat Tow My 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Do I Need Something For My Power Steering

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Do I need the power steering activated for flat towing ? And how do I accomplish that?

asked by: Steve H

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There is a trim level of your 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee that can be flat towed. You are able to flat tow a Grand Cherokee model with the Quadra-Trac II/Quadra-Drive II with 4-Lo Range. With regard to the special kit for the power steering, there was a Mopar tech bulletin (08-022-16) that states that if your vehicle was built after February 16, 2016, that kit is not necessary. I recommend that you contact your Jeep dealer for clarification. The necessary kit, if you need it, is available through your Jeep dealer.

If you are able to flat tow your 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee, you will need a few items to get started. You will need a base plates, a tow bar, safety cables, and a supplemental braking system. Here are the items I recommend for your system. They are the following:

etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms, part # e98950
Blue Ox Avail Non-Binding Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 2" Hitch - 10,000 lbs, part # BX7420
Blue Ox 7' Safety Cables - 10,000 lbs - Qty 2, part # BX88197
Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System - Proportional, part # SM99251

The brake system is proportional, so the same braking force you apply to your RV brakes, will be applied to your flat towed vehicle's brakes. Going with the etrailer and Blue Ox combination of base plate and tow bar eliminates the need for an adapter. For peace of mind, I also recommend adding the Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit, part # RM-751471. The addition of this switch kit will alert you whenever the brakes are being applied in your tow vehicle, helping to avoid damage to your towed vehicle.

I have included product description links, video installation links, a demo video, and a how-to article for setting up your Jeep Grand Cherokee for flat towing below.

expert reply by: Mark Smith

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Answer 1

The recreational towing section of the owner's manual for your 2017 Jeep Cherokee states that using the wiring kit for this particular vehicle is indeed necessary. They go on to caution that "Failure to use the proper Mopar wiring kit to…

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Answer 2

The 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee (All Models) is a great vehicle to be flat-towed and a very popular option at that. It will require a few things to get setup for this but I will try to make this easier and list all of these below with my…

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Answer 3

We do have other options in stock that are confirmed to fit your 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee. If you are looking for a direct connect style base plate to match to a current Blue Ox manufactured tow bar, we have an available option. I suggest the…

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If you look at the 10 minute mark of the attached video you'll see Shane took the wiring bracket that came with the etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit #e98950 and bolted it to the bumper beam. Once you have it attached you'll just have to cut…

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I was able to find the owner's manual for your 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk and it does not mention the Mopar Flat Tow Wiring Harness 68321424AB as a requirement. This is only required for certain years of the Jeep Cherokee. It sounds like you…

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Answer 6

The correct base plate kit for your 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited to use with the Demco Excali-bar Tow Bar 9511006 is the Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit part #DM9519292 which is a custom fit so minimal modifications are required. The arms on the base…

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I consulted an online copy of the 2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Owner's Manual, and found that the information regarding flat towing procedures begins on page number 532. The procedures outlined make no mention of what position the key needs to be…

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The etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar part #e34ZR is what I recommend for a 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee. It has plenty of capacity as well as all of the same features as the Excali-Bar part #DM9511013 but at a better price. The Dominator part #DM9511008…

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Answer 9

I have a great option for you, but when choosing the best base plate kit for your 2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport there are some other factors that play a role, like what type of bumper you have. I am going to base my recommendation on a standard…

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Answer 10

To fix the wobble of a flat-towed 2015 Jeep Cherokee, you need part 68321424AB . That can only be obtained from your dealership. However, we do have the other parts needed to flat tow your Cherokee. We offer custom base plates to get started. We have…

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Answer 11

There is a solution to fix death wobble on your 2017 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk. You will need to purchase and install Mopar flat-tow wiring kit 68321424AB before flat towing your vehicle, as per Jeep tech bulletin (08-010-17). This kit is available at…

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Answer 12

You do not need the Mopar tow bar wiring harness anymore for the 2019 Jeep Cherokees like your Trailhawk Elite thankfully. At one point the harness was needed to prevent steering issues when flat towing but Mopar has fixed the issue on your vehicle…

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