Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2021 Jeep Cherokee 80th Anniversary

Published 02/04/2022

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Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Braking System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Wireless Monitor - Proportional

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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

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Blue Ox Alpha Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 8,500 lbs

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Blue Ox 7-Wire to 6-Wire, Coiled Electrical Cord

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

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Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles

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Roadmaster Smart Diode Kit for Variable Voltage LED Tail Lights

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Question:

Flat towing my 80th Anniversary 2021 Jeep Cherokee. What do I require?

asked by: Greg S

Helpful Expert Reply:

There are a number of different parts needed in order to flat tow your 2021 Jeep Cherokee 80th Anniversary edition, which I'll list for you:

- Base Plate Kit: Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1144

- Tow Bar: Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar # BX7380

- Wiring Kit for Jeep WITHOUT ParkSense Proximity Sensors: Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles # RM-152-1676-7
or
WITH ParkSense Proximity Sensors: Roadmaster Wiring Kit with Smart Diodes # RM47ZR & Blue Ox 7-Wire to 6-Wire, Coiled Electrical Cord # BX88206

- Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles # RM-156-25

- Supplemental Braking System: Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System # DM86VR

The Blue Ox Base Plates will help your Jeep maintain a clean look as they have removable arms which are mostly hidden when you aren't flat towing. The Alpha 2 tow bar is the best option because it has long arms which make it easier to maneuver when towing, along with integrated safety cables so you won't have to purchase them separately. And I really like the Flexo-Coil wiring kits because they are designed to prevent any type of electrical feedback, keeping your Jeep's electrical system safe.

The charge line kit is needed to keep your Jeep's battery charged when you are flat towing it, and as for the braking system, the Stay-IN-Play DUO is by far the best option. The reason for that is it gives you braking proportional to that of your motorhome. So when you hit the brakes on your motorhome, your Jeep is going to get the same amount of braking power. This results in much smoother braking than most systems which send out a pre-set amount of braking power, giving you a more comfortable and easier-to-control ride when flat towing.