Can 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4x4 be Flat Towed behind Motorhome

Question:

What do I need to do to my Jeep in order to flat tow in behind an RV? I know I need all the hook up equipment but what do I need to do to the Jeep itself so I dont damage the trans or anything else? Thank You

asked by: George O

Helpful Expert Reply:

I did some checking and all versions of the 2000 Jeep Cherokee 4x4 are flat towable without speed restrictions. The only specific step I was able to find was that whenever possible start the engine of the Cherokee and let it run for 5 minutes to allow the battery to recharge. I wasn't able to pull up an online version of your owners manual so best option is to check out the recreational towing section of the owners manual in your glove compartment.

For a base plate kit you'd then want the part # 1418-1 which is confirmed as a fit for your vehicle and provides the connection point for the tow bar.

In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon All Terrain, # RM-522. This has non-binding arms which makes the setup very easy to connect/disconnect.

For lighting/safety cables, locks, and covers for the tow bar we have the Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain kit part # RM-9243-1 which comes with all of that as one part number. The diode kit that comes with this allows you to splice into the taillight wiring so that your RV controls the vehicle taillights and does not require drilling into the taillight housings. This comes with a round 6-way connector that you will install on the front of your towed vehicle and enough coiled wire to go from there to the RV.

And finally, most states now require supplemental braking in the vehicle being flat towed. The easiest system to set up and use is the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR, that applies the vehicle brakes in proportion to how much the tow vehicle is braking. This is the safest way to stop and it reduces wear and tear on both vehicles.

Most likely you will also need a high low adapter so that the tow bar will be level when you are flat towing. I attached a link to a page that has all of the ones we carry.

I have included a couple of helpful links to our articles on flat towing for you. Be sure to consult the vehicle owners manual for more specific information on flat towing your vehicle.