Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk
Updated 06/15/2018 | Published 06/14/2018
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I very recently purchased a 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk. I had planned to equip the vehicle to be flat towed behind my class C motor home. The dealer is now telling me Chrysler states the wire harness necessary to enable the vehicle to be towable is still under development and will not be available for several months. This is unacceptable to me. Do you have equipment compatible with my vehicle to enable it to be flat towed?
asked by: Karen R
Helpful Expert Reply:
For your 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk we have everything you'll need to flat tow it besides the harness that Chrysler mentioned. They did recently take off the market the old harness they recommended and last we heard are still in process of redesigning it like what they told you (as of June 2018). Even when it is available it won't be a part we'll carry though as it's a Mopar only product.
We do have the base plate you'll need which is part # RM-521451-5. This would work well with our very easy to use Roadmaster Falcon Tow Bar part # RM-520.
For safety cables you can use # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground.
For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice into your taillight wiring to allow your tow vehicle to control the taillight assemblies of the towed vehicle. 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.
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