Can 2020 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk Be Towed Behind 2020 Delano RV with 5,000 lb Towing Capacity
Question:
Hi there, I have a 2020 Delano RV on Sprinter Chassis with a 5000 lb hitch. can I flat tow a 2020 jeep trailhawk 4 wheel drive with GVWR of 5500 lbs 4250 curb weight? Which hitch do you recommend? Thanks
asked by: Ted T
Expert Reply:
As long as your 2020 Delano itself is rated at that 5,000 lbs and it isn't just the hitch itself, I see no issues flat towing your 2020 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk behind it. I just recommend avoiding loading up the Jeep with cargo so you aren't pushing weight limits. Here are the parts I recommend using to flat tow your vehicle:
etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit - # e98951
etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar - # e34ZR (includes safety cables)
Roadmaster Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit - # RM-15267
Charge Line Kit - # RM-156-25
Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System - # HM39524
Hi-Low Adapter - See attached article (bracket height is 19")
The etrailer towing gear is some of the best on the market in regards to how easy it is to use once installed and then the Roadmaster wiring is very reliable which is why it's my favorite to recommend. The charge line kit is needed to help prevent your battery from dying while you're towing and it will connect to the middle pin on the Roadmaster wiring kit so it ties right in and makes it easy to connect to your motorhome.
The Brake Buddy Select 3 is a portable braking system which is nice because the installation isn't as intensive as the permanent systems but it still offers great performance and helps give you better control while flat towing your Cherokee.
The high-low adapter may or may not be needed depending on the height of the hitch receiver on your Delano. If you check out the attached article it will help you determine if one is needed. I'm also linking some videos for you to check out as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6000 lbs
- Fits Demco Base Plates
- Fits etrailer Base Plates
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- etrailer
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Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Brake Buddy
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Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- 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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etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- etrailer
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