Flat towing 2016 Jeep Patriot 2wd Manual Transmission

Updated 05/01/2021 | Published 04/30/2021

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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

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Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional

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Blue Ox Ascent Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2-1/2" Hitch - 7,500 lbs

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$1223.44

Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Way to 6-Way Coiled Adapter Cord

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Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles

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Question:

Is it flat towable

asked by: Mark

Expert Reply:

Manual transmission equipped models of the 2016 Jeep Patriot can indeed be flat towed.

To flat tow the vehicle, you'll need base plates like the Blue Ox # BX1130 that you'd looked at, a tow bar like the Blue Ox Ascent, part # BX4375 which includes safety cables, a taillight wiring harness like # RM-15267 and a supplemental braking system like the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR. I'd also recommend a towed vehicle charge line kit, part # RM-156-25 to keep your battery topped off while towing.

If the 18 inch installed height of the base plate is more than 3 inches higher or lower than the receiver height of the motorhome, you'll also need a high/low adapter to bring the towbar within 3 inches of level. I'll link to our selection of high/low adapters for you.

expert reply by: Mike L