Can You Flat Tow A 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L By The Front Tow Hooks  

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No, the tow hooks are for emergencies, like pulling your vehicle out of a ditch, and not for flat towing. Instead you would need the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM77ZR if you have the Overland model or the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM59ZR if you have the Summit model.

Both of these base plate kits have a direct-connect style attachment points to make hooking up or disconnecting from your tow bar quick and easy. The arms are removable for a clean factory look when not in use.

To flat tow your 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L you'll also need a tow bar, tow bar wiring kit, braking system, and safety cables. If you haven't already purchased these then I have the following recommendations for you:

Tow Bar: etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plates # e74ZR. This tow bar is design to work with the direct-connect Roadmaster Base Plate kits I recommended without the need for an adapter. It features non-binding latches and telescoping, self supporting arms that make connecting and disconnecting your Cherokee on any terrain a breeze. It has an adjustable head that tilts up or down 3" and the shank has a built-in 1-1/2" rise or drop to keep tow bar parallel with road while towing without the use of a high/low hitch adapter. It also comes with safety cables included.

Tow Bar Wiring Kit: Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267. This diode kit allows you to use your Jeep's tail lights and wiring system while preventing feedback from your RV.

Note: Brake light relay # RM-88400 may be required if used with supplemental braking system to prevent your towed car's brake signal from overriding the turn signal that comes from your RV.

Braking System: Demco Air Force One Supplemental Braking System w/ Wireless Coachlink # DM26VR if your motorhome has air brakes or the Demco Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System w/ Wireless Coachlink Monitor # DM86VR if your motorhome has hydraulic brakes.

Both of these systems are a one time install and require no setup once installed. Both systems apply pressure to your Jeep's brakes in proportion to how you press on your motorhome's brake pedal.

Safety Cables: Since the # e74ZR already has safety cables included you won't need to purchase any separately.

expert reply by: Kevin C

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