Base Plate, Tow Bar and Flat Towing Equipment for 2014 Jeep Cherokee Latitude

Updated 12/03/2013 | Published 11/30/2013

Products Featured in This Question

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

(5252)

$609.00

Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional

(590)

$1474.67

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

(5253)

$406.88

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

(505)

$910.98

Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 4-Way Flat Connectors

(3627)

$95.28

Roadmaster Universal Magnetic Tow Lights with 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector

(48)

$88.73

Question:

Will the Blue Ox base plate part number BX1128 and tow bar BX7365 fit a 2014 Jeep Cherokee Latitude?

asked by: Pam

Expert Reply:

For your 2014 Cherokee Latitude, you'd want to use the Blue Ox # BX1138 base plate kit in conjunction with the Blue Ox Alpha # BX7380 tow bar you referenced. The BX1128 and the 1427-3 are a fit for the Grand Cherokee only, and wouldn't work for your vehicle.

You'll also need a taillight wiring and a supplemental braking system. The simplest wiring solution is the Roadmaster Magnetic Tow Lamps, part # RM-2120. A magnetic tow lamp system will remain completely independent of the wiring of the towed vehicle, and would not require any cutting or splicing to install. A permanently wired option like the Roadmaster diode kit, # RM-154, is also available.

For a braking system, I'd recommend the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR. The Patriot is extremely easy to install, simply place it on the floorboards in front of the driver's seat, attach the claw to the brake pedal, and plug the unit in to the 12-volt plug/cigarette lighter socket.

You can see a product demonstration video for the Patriot by clicking the provided link.