How to Determine if 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo can Be Flat Towed
Published 12/19/2019
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I read a previous answer to this question but the vehicle was not the Laredo and it was diesel. This vehicle is gas. Will I be able to flat tow a 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo?
asked by: Franco F
Helpful Expert Reply:
I did some checking on whether your 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo can be flat towed and if the vehicle has the Quadra Track II or Quadra Drive II 4WD it can be flat towed. But if you have the Quadra Trac I it cannot be flat towed. How you'll know this is if the transfer case has a neutral position. If it does, then it's flat towable.
The Roadmaster base plate kit part # 1427-1 that you referenced would then be the correct fit.
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.
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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Tow Bar Base Plate
- Removable Draw Bars
- Hitch Pin Attachment
- Partially Hidden
- Roadmaster
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