Flat Tow Parts Recommendation for a 2017 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk
Updated 05/28/2024 | Published 09/19/2023
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I have a 2017 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk I want to flat tow behind my RV. What parts do you recommend to make that happen? I have a good Idea what parts are required, just wondered what you have to offer and recommend. Thanks
asked by: Tom P
Expert Reply:
To get a full flat tow setup on your 2017 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk you need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle tow bar wiring (including a charge line kit), a supplemental braking system, and possibly a high-low adapter. Here are the parts I recommend:
- etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit # e98952
- etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar # e34ZR
- Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267
- Charge Line Kit # RM-156-25
- Brake Kit # DM26VR for motorhome air brakes or # DM86VR for motorhome hydraulic brakes
- High-Low Adapter - See attached article (bracket height is 21")
All of these parts give you a system that's quick and easy to use. The initial installation will take a bit but after that the brake kit stays installed out of the way on your vehicle so your setup and tear down of the system is pretty quick.
Attached are a few videos for you to check out, but I also had a few other things to take note of prior to installing everything:
- Some models of this vehicle may use Mortorq® fasteners which can be found as part PFMTS2E from a Snap-On dealer.
- Jeep issued a tech bulletin to install wiring kit 68321424AB to flat tow your vehicle - you need to reach out to your local dealer for this.
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etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Tow Bar Base Plate
- Removable Draw Bars
- Twist Lock Attachment
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Tom P.
5/28/2024
Finally getting around to attaching the base plate kit on my Cherokee. Are you sure the E98952 is correct? Instructions don't match, can't get fascia off the car.