Can 2014 Jeep Patriot 4WD Manual Transmission be Flat Towed behind Motorhome

Updated 11/03/2020 | Published 11/01/2020

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Question:

I see you say jeep 2014 patriot manual transmission can be flat towed ... looks like a good option as the vehicle is light only 3100 lbs. can the 4wd version be flat towed too?

asked by: John

Expert Reply:

I pulled up the owners manual of your 2014 Jeep Patriot online and found that all of the manual transmission versions of the vehicle can be flat towed at any highway speed and for any distance. You need to put the transmission in neutral and the ignition key in the ACC position.

The Blue Ox base plate kit part # BX1130 that you referenced is a confirmed fit and would work great with the Avail tow bar part # BX7420.

For lighting you could use the # RM-15247. 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.