Flat Towing Components Needed For A 2022 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk
Updated 10/29/2024 | Published 10/07/2024
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Im considering a Blue Ox Avail tow bar and a Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Braking System. We can I get these items installed on my 2022 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk?
asked by: Tim S
Expert Reply:
Hey Tim,
Those are both great choices for getting your Cherokee flat tow-ready, however you'll also need a few more components to complete your setup. If you go with the Blue Ox Avail Tow Bar # BX7420 then you'll want to go with the Blue Ox Baseplate # BX1143 to avoid having to purchase any additional adapters.
The Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo # SM99251 is one of my most recommended braking systems but is designed for hydrualic braking systems. If your motorhome has air brakes you would want to go with Demco's Air Force One # SM99243 instead. The Stay-IN-Play Duo has an indicator light that will need to tap into the brake light switch in your Cherokee. Since the wiring for this switch isn't useable you'll need to install a stop light switch kit # RM-751471 for the light to get the braking signal.
You'll also need a way to transfer your motorhome's light signals back to the Cherokee to remain street legal. For this I recommend the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267. If you have ParkSense proximity sensors on your Cherokee then you'll need to switch to the Roadmaster Smart Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Wiring Kit for Variable Voltage LED Tail Lights # RM63MR instead.
As for installation you can either call our customer service department at (800) 298-8924 or use our installer locator (linked below) to setup an installation appointment.
Tim S.
10/29/2024
Hello Kevin, You recommended the Blue Ox Baseplate # BX1143 to be used with the Blue Ox Avail tow bar. Would there be any issues using the Curt Custom Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms Part Number: C98FR instead? I see it is currently $100 less that the blue ox base plate. Thank you Tim
Kevin C.
10/29/2024
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Tim S.
10/7/2024
Hello Kevin, Thank you for your detailed response. Yes, I would be using the Blue Ox Baseplate # BX1143 to go with the Blue Ox Avail. I would purchase the lock set (to protect against any shenanigans). We just purchased the Cherokee specifically for our toad. I went out and looked, I do see the sensors on the front and rear facias, so I assume those are for the park sense. So I understand I will need the Roadmaster Smart Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Wiring Kit for Variable Voltage LED Tail Lights # RM63MR to handle the lighting signals. I also like the idea of running a charging line back to keep the toad battery charged. Will I need a dedicated wire to accommodate the charging? Our coach is also new, we fly out tomorrow to pick it up and drive it back home. It has hydraulic brakes so the brake choice Is still undecided between the Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo # SM99251 and the Roadmaster Invisi Brake. I understand the Demco kit actually uses a vacuum pump to supply vacuum to the Cherokees brake booster to assist the braking. Does the ROadmaster kit use a vacuum pump as well? I also like the idea of the wireless kit that is in the coach to verify braking in the toad. As for the installation choices here in Michigan goes, I don't have any warm fuzzys. I think I would actually do it myself before using any of them, although I'd rather not. The top choice has 18 successful installations, the second has 2 and so does the 3rd. The rest have not installed any of these systems. So, 22 installations state wide! I would even consider making a trip out to MO and have ya'll do this set up for us. How would I get a quote? Will I always have access to this email thread? I see you put all the vids instructions in here for my reference. Thank you!