Comparing Different Flat Tow Set-ups for a 2020 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk
Question:
i have a 2004 allegro bus 40. it has blue ox towing set up on it. we also have a 2020 jeep cherokee trailhawk elite. 2 different opinions jamison and mike different part numbers and $700 difference. jamisons did not include blue ox patriot #BRK2016. i dont know if mikes did or not. what is the difference besides price?
asked by: Dennis C
Expert Reply:
To flat tow your 2020 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk Elite you will need at least 5 main parts. Those parts being a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, tow bar wiring and a supplemental braking system.
Overall both had similar recommendations other than the braking system and that really just comes down to personal preference. One offered the Roadmaster InvisiBrake Supplemental Braking System # RM-8700 (requires the # RM-751471 for installation) which is a permanent installation that doesn't require you to remove, adjust or reactivate it each time while the other recommended the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR which is a portable option.
Both recommended the same base plate kit: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-521451-5.
They did have different tow bar recommendations, I prefer the Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain # RM-522 because it is a non-binding tow bar which allows you to release your vehicle easier, even on unlevel ground.
They also had a different way to get the wiring and safety cables with the easiest option being the RoadMaster Falcon 2 and Falcon All-Terrain Combo Towing Kit with Straight Wiring # RM-9243-1 which is kind of an all-in-one kit for wiring and safety cables.
Neither option is wrong or technically better than the other, as long as you get the 5 main parts needed it is really just a matter of preference.
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 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 Stop Light Switch Kit
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Stop Light Switch
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster InvisiBrake Flat Tow Brake System - Preset
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Pre-Set System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- 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
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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
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