Does The 2020 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk Require A Charge Line Kit To Flat Tow

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Does the 2020 Jeep Cherokee Trail Hawk require a tow car charge line kit. When being flat towed.?

asked by: Bob A

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Yes, you will need to install a charge line kit, like # RM-156-25, to prevent the battery from draining while you flat tow your 2020 Jeep Cherokee. If your motorhome doesn't already have a line ran to the 12v accessory pin on the 7-way then you'll also want to pick up part # RM-156-75.

Baseplate: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-521451-5. Note: these baseplates will not fit models with Active Air Shutters.

If you have Active Air Shutters then I recommend the etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit # e98951 instead.

Tow Bar: If you go with the Roadmaster baseplate then I recommend the etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar # e74ZR, if you go with the etrailer baseplate the I recommend the # e34ZR instead.

Both of these tow bars come with safety cables included as well as an adjustable head and shank in order to help keep the tow bar level between the motorhome and Cherokee.

Tow Bar Wiring Kit: Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267. This kit will include everything need to properly display your motorhome's traffic signals through the tail lights on your Cherokee.

Braking System: Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System # SM99251. This system is a one-time installation that will be ready to go whenever you need to flat tow your Jeep. It utilizes an inertia sensor as well as the brake lights on your motorhome to activate for no false braking. The indicator light from the this kit will tie into the brake light switch wire, which is dark green for your Cherokee.

expert reply by: Kevin C

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Answer 1

When wiring a trailer connector, it is best to wire by function, as wire colors can vary. We have an excellent wiring diagram on our website, I will provide you a link so you can look at it. If you are looking at the inside of the trailer connector…

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Answer 2

To check the pins on the vehicle side 7-Way, you can use a circuit tester or the volt meter. The circuit tester will show you if a signal is coming through on the pin you are testing while the volt meter will tell you that and how much voltage is…

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Answer 3

We have to recommend you stick with what the manufacturer recommends for flat towing your 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Otherwise you run the very high risk of damaging the vehicle when flat towing it. Disconnecting the battery will reset your stereo…

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Answer 4

The first thing you'll need to flat tow your 2020 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk is a base plate kit confirmed as a fit for your vehicle. For that I recommend the Roadmaster Direct Connect kit part #RM-521451-5 as it's easy to connect to and also…

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Answer 5

Yes, I can help set you up with everything you need. Lets start with the base plate and work from there. Base Plate - Etrailer invisible base plate #e98966. Tow bar - Etrailer SD non binding #e34ZR. Tow Bar Wiring - Roadmaster universal diode kit…

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Answer 6

2021 F-150 4x4 models that have a neutral position in the transfer case are capable of being flat towed. You'll need base plates, a tow bar, safety cables, a flat towing wiring harness, a supplemental braking system and possibly a high/low…

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Answer 7

We can get your 2014 Jeep Wrangler with a standard factory bumper set up with a base plate and tow bar, and the combination for this that I really like is the following: - etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit #e98949 - etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar…

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Answer 8

The etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms #e98948 is compatible with all of our etrailer branded tow bars like the SD #e34ZR or XHD #e94ZR, which both come with safety cables included. These base plates are also compatible with Demco…

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Answer 9

For your 2022 Jeep Wrangler, the twist locks (the base plate tabs) will indeed connect to the end of the arms on the etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar #e34ZR. You'll connect that directly to the Invisible Base Plate Kit #e98948. It's somewhat…

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Answer 10

So for your 2012 Jeep Liberty, there aren't any base plates that are going to mount to the arms of the Curt Tow Bar with Adjustable-Width Arms #C19745. To continue using that tow bar you would need the brackets it is designed to attach to, which…

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Answer 11

If you are talking about the Quick Disconnect Tow Bar Base Assembly #910021-00, then you are in luck. This base bar will replace a damaged or lost support bar on the Sterling All Terrain #RM-576 assemblies. It will include the support bar, one pair…

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Answer 12

Whether or not you can flat tow with a Jeep bumper is really up to the manufacturers testing; some of the big names like MetalCloak or Poison Spyder have bumpers with D-ring attachments that can be used for flat towing connections. This is great…

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