Blue Ox Base Plates and Flat Towing Setup for 2021 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk
Question:
Is there a Blue Ox base plate setup that's compatible with my 2021 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk?
asked by: JR
Expert Reply:
There certainly is!
As long as your Cherokee has the 2 speed transfer case with a Neutral position, it can be successfully flat towed. FWD vehicles would need to be towed with a tow dolly like # DM9713093, and 4x4 vehicles with a 1 speed transfer case need to be trailer towed.
Assuming your Trailhawk has the 2 speed transfer case, you'll want to use the Blue Ox # BX1143 base plate kit.
You'll also need a few other items to complete your flat towing setup:
• Blue Ox Alpha 2 tow bar, part # BX7380 which also includes safety cables
• Roadmaster Diode Taillight Wiring Kit, part # RM-152-1676-7
• Roadmaster charge line kit, part # RM-156-25
• Blue Ox Patriot Supplemental Braking System, part # BLU37TR
If the installed base plate has a greater than 3 inch height difference compared to the receiver on the motorhome, you'll also need a high/low adapter. I'll link to our selection of adapters as well as to an article that explains how to measure to determine the height difference.
I've linked to install videos for some of the parts mentioned above.
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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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Blue Ox
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Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,500 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6500 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
- Blue Ox
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Demco Kar Kaddy X Tow Dolly w/ Disc Brakes - Tilt Bed Frame - 4,800 lbs - Wide Tread
- Trailers
- Tow Dolly
- Wheel Decks
- 4800 lbs
- TIlt Bed Frame
- Cars/Trucks/SUVs
- 8-1/2W x 12-1/4L Foot
- Galvanized Steel
- Demco
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Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Way to 6-Wire Hybrid Cord
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- 30 Foot Long Harness
- Universal
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Battery Charge Line Kit
- 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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