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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2014-2018 Jeep Cherokee KL
  Yes, your Jeep Cherokee KL can be flat towed; though you did not mention the year of your Cherokee, the KL started in 2014 and each of the parts I recommend for you will be compatible with 2014-2018 Cherokees. There are a number of parts you're going to need in order to flat tow your Jeep, starting with compatible base plates. I recommend the Roadmaster Direct Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-521447-5 which is compatible with all 4WD Cherokees with the exception of Trailhawk models. If you...
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• Picking Out Replacement Arms for Roadmaster Base Plate Kit on 2015 Jeep Cherokee
  So you definitely have a Roadmaster base plate kit on your 2015 Jeep Cherokee and the part # RM-ARMS is the correct part you'll need to get the replacement arms but we have to determine whether you have the part # RM-521447-5 or the # RM-521447-4. The way you'll be able to tell is to look closer to where the kit attaches to the front of the vehicle frame. If there's an extra gusset where the steel beam connects to the flat plate you have the # RM-521447-5 or if the gusset is not there...
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• Can 2018 Jeep Cherokee Latitude Plus 4x4 be Flat Towed behind Motorhome
  Yes, a 2018 Jeep Cherokee Latitude Plus 4x4 can be flat towed and we have everything you'd need to be able to do so. You'll need to start with a base plate which attaches to the vehicle frame and provides a connection point for the tow bar to attach to. For that we have the Roadmaster kit part # RM-521447-5 which is a custom fit and will work great. I attached an install video for this for you to check out as well. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar,...
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• How to Disable the Auto Park Brake for Flat-Towing on a 2018 Jeep Cherokee
  According to the owner's manual for your 2018 Jeep Cherokee, "You must ensure that the Auto Park Brake feature is disabled before towing this vehicle, to avoid inadvertent Electric Park Brake engagement. The Auto Park Brake feature is enabled or disabled via the customer programmable features in the Uconnect Settings". Therefore, I recommend disabling the Auto Park Brake though the Uconnect settings and not by pulling the fuse. In order to flat-tow the vehicle you are going to need a base...
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• Recommended Portable Supplemental Braking System For A 2016 Jeep Cherokee
  If I'm understanding you correctly you're looking for a portable system that can be removed from the vehicle. If so, I recommend the Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System - Proportional # HM39524. This system offers intense, emergency braking or steady, smooth braking in a single portable system. Easily switch between proportional or full braking using using the remote from the convenience of your RV. The Sensitivity control lets you adjust rate of responsiveness of...
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• What Causes Death Wobble When Flat Towing 2019 Jeep Cherokee
  There was a special harness from Jeep that was designed to address the problem you mentioned when flat towing the newer Cherokees like your 2019 Jeep Cherokee. Here recently they made updates to the vehicle to take care of it without requiring the harness. The harness part number was 68321424AB and it could only be gotten through them. The harness is designed to address a "wobble" or steering issue that occurs sometimes when the vehicle is flat towing. The newer Cherokee 4x4's have electric...
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• Is Mopar 68321424ab Kit Required To Flat Tow A 2016 Jeep Cherokee?
  Yes, according to a TSB (technical service bulletin) that I found, 2014-2017 Jeep Cherokees require 68321424AB in order to be flat towed. You will need to get this through a dealer. If you don't have the other flat towing components yet then I recommend the following parts: -Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # RM-521447-5 -Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs # RM-520 -Safety Cables # RM-643 -Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 4-Wire Flexo-Coil...
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• Adapter Needed to Tow Vehicle with Roadmaster EZ5 Base Plate Kit and Blue Ox Tow Bar
  To use a Roadmaster EZ5 base plate like part # RM-521447-5 with a Blue Ox Ascent tow bar you'd just need the adapter part # BX88185 and you'd be set. You would not need to swap the pins either.
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• Is MOPAR Part # 68321424AB Required to Flat Tow a 2018 Jeep Cherokee
  From our experience the part 68321424AB is required on a 2018 Jeep Cherokee. I recommend checking with a dealership for confirmation. Unfortunately, that part must be sourced at a dealership as well. We do however, have everything else you may need to flat tow the Jeep. The custom base plate kit you need is either part # RM-521447-5, if your Jeep is not a Trailhawk or part # RM-521446-5 if it is. These will connect directly to the Falcon 2 tow bar, part # RM-520. Then you can use...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2015 Jeep Cherokee Latitude
  In general it is easiest to use a base plate from the same maker as the tow bar as this will avoid the extra cost and hassle of the adapters that are required to mix brands. For your 2015 Jeep Cherokee Latitude you can use Roadmaster EZ5 base plate kit # RM-521447-5 which is fully compatible with your Falcon 2 tow bar # RM-520. Flat towing the Cherokee will also require some other components, including safety cables # RM-643, a braking system like the Blue Ox wireless and portable Patriot...
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• Can a 2017 Jeep Cherokee Latitude 4WD be Flat Towed and What is Neutral Button?
  If your Jeep Cherokee Latitude 4WD has a 2 speed transfer case (meaning it has a neutral position) then it can be flat towed. Please see the attached photo for information from the online owners manual. f you have the 2 speed case, then I recommend the following parts for your system: I recommend starting with the Roadmaster EZ5 Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # RM-521447-5 and then using the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar # RM-520. Along with this use safety cables # RM-643. Then for...
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• Why Does Flat Towing 2018 Jeep Cherokee Require Special Harness for Power Steering 68321424AB
  From our experience the part 68321424AB is required on a 2018 Jeep Cherokee when flat towing. I recommend checking with a dealership for confirmation. The harness is designed to address a "wobble" or steering issue that occurs sometimes when the vehicle is flat towing. The newer Cherokee 4x4's have electric power steering. Many people reported a severe shaking/wobble while towing over rough roads. Jeep issued a Service Bulletin which calls for a special wiring harness which keeps the PS...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk with Adaptive Cruise Control
  The base plate kits we currently have available for the 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk, such as the Roadmaster EZ4 # RM-521447-5 that you mentioned, will not fit on Jeep models with the Active Air Shutters. Adaptive cruise control is not a problem though. Next you'll need a tow bar which for that the Roadmaster Sterling part # RM-576 is your best option. This tow bar has telescoping arms which allows it to make connecting and disconnecting very easy and comes with safety cables and wiring...
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• Can 2015 Jeep Cherokee Sport be Flat Towed
  Yes, your 2015 Jeep Cherokee Sport is flat-towable. I did some checking and confirmed that it is. Be sure to also check the owners manual of your vehicle under the recreational towing heading for specific instructions and procedures on it. You'll need a base plate kit to flat tow your vehicle and for that I recommend the Roadmaster Direct Connect kit part # RM-521447-5 as it's very easy to use and mostly concealed when not in use. I attached a review video for this for you to check out...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2015 Jeep Cherokee Behind a Motor Home with Falcon 2 Tow Bar
  There are a few different base plate options available for your 2015 Jeep Cherokee. If you have a Trailhawk model you can use # RM-521446-4 or # RM-521446-5. And if you have a Latitude or Limited model you can use # RM-521447-4 or # RM-521447-5. Any of the above base plates will be compatible with your Falcon 2 tow bar, # RM-520. If you need safety cables I recommend # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground. For lighting, if you will not be towing the Jeep very...
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• Does 2017 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk Require Special Wiring Harness When Flat Towed
  Yes, when flat towing your 2017 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk you have to install the wiring kit 68321424AB which you can only get from a Jeep dealer. This harness is designed to address a "wobble" or steering issue that occurs sometimes when the vehicle is flat towing. The newer Cherokee 4x4's have electric power steering. Many people reported a severe shaking/wobble while towing over rough roads. Jeep issued a Service Bulletin which calls for a special wiring harness which keeps the PS energized...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit with a Roadmaster Sterling Tow Bar
  I'm not familiar with a Cherokee Summit so I think you mean you have a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit. If I'm wrong about this let me know. But I'll give you parts for both. Both Roadmaster EZ4 # RM-521440-4 and EZ5 # RM-521440-5 base plate kits that fit the Grand Cherokee will work with the Sterling tow bar. The same with the Cherokee except use EZ4 # RM-521447-4 or EZ5 # RM-521447-5. For either Jeep the Sterling tow bar safety cables will not work with the EZ5 kits. If you need...
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• Special Wiring Harness Needed for 2019 Jeep Cherokee Speed Wobble When Flat Towed
  Yes, a special harness is needed to flat tow your 2019 Jeep Cherokee. Jeep designed a special harness to address the problem you mentioned of wobble when flat towing the newer Jeep like your 2019 Jeep Cherokee. It's the part number 68321424AB and it can only be obtained through your Jeep dealer. Jeep issued a Service Bulletin which calls for a special wiring harness which keeps the PS energized while being towed. If you don't yet have all the flat towing components needed for your Jeep,...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2015 Jeep Cherokee Latitude 4WD
  I googled the owner's manual for a 2015 Jeep Cherokee and a 4WD can be flat towed if it has a 2-Speed Power Transfer Unit. I then googled the curb weight and it said between 3,600 lbs and 3,900 lbs. In order to flat tow your '15 Cherokee Latitude with 4WD there are a number of parts you'll need: - Base Plate Kit: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-521447-5 - Tow Bar: Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar # RM-522 - Safety Cables # RM-645 - Wiring Kit: Roadmaster...
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• Flat Towing Equipment Recommendations For A 2018 Jeep Cherokee
  Before flat towing any vehicle you must review your owner's manual to ensure it is capable of flat towing and what steps need to be taken to get your vehicle ready to flat tow. 2WD vehicles can't be flat towed and have to instead be dolly towed with a dolly like the Demco Kar Kaddy X Tow Dolly w/ Disc Brakes - Tilt Bed Frame - 4,800lbs - Wide Tread # DM9713093. You'll be able to use the same tow bar on your next vehicle as long as it falls under the weight capacity of the tow bar. I recommend...
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• List of Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk Behind an RV
  Mopar wiring harness 68321424AB is used if you experience shaking or bouncing of the 2019 Jeep Cherokee when you are flat towing it. I am not sure what exactly it does or why using this harness solves those issues but that is its purpose. It has something to do with the steering wheel lock. To flat tow your 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk you will also need base plates, a tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking. Base plates # RM-521451-4 (excludes models with active air...
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• Flat Towing Recommendations For A 2014 Jeep Cherokee
  To flat tow you'll need the following equipment: Tow Bar: Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar for Blue Ox Base Plates - Motorhome Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000lbs Item # RM-525. Tow Bar Wiring: Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit Item # RM-154. This is a one time setup and will use your vehicle's lights instead of you having to run magnetic lights to the back of your car every time you want to tow it. Base Plates: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms Item # RM-521447-5....
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• Recommended Tail Light Wiring For Flat-Towed 2018 Jeep Cherokee With Bike Rack Blocking Taillights
  The 4-pin on the rear of your 2018 Jeep Cherokee Overland wouldn't have power running to it unless it the vehicle was running so the simplest option would be to just bypass the wiring you installed when you plan on flat-towing your vehicle and hauling your bikes and instead using some magnetic lights instead like the Magnetic Tow Lights - Red LEDs - 4-Way Flat Connectors - 20' Long Harness # PE26UR or the Custer Lite-It Magnetic Tow Lights # LIW-AGKIT-SG if you would like a wireless connection.
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• Does 2018 Jeep Cherokee Require Mopar Wiring Kit 68321424AB for Flat Towing
  Yes, the Mopar flat-tow wiring kit 68321424AB is required to keep your 2018 Jeep Cherokee from death wobble if you flat tow. This can be acquired through your local Chrysler or Jeep dealership, and I would try to press them to handle it all for you since your vehicle is marketed as flat-towable as-is. We all know how dealerships are though, so if they won't install it for free I've read that it's fairly easy to install especially if you're a normal DIYer. I'm linking a guide on parts to...
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