Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Updated 08/26/2025 | Published 08/22/2025
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Need tow assembly for 2025 Entegra accolade 37K towing a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. What do I need?
asked by: Steven B
Expert Reply:
Hey Steven, the first thing you need to flat tow your 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be a base plate kit like the Blue Ox part # BX1128 which is very well made and easy to use.
In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. One of the most popular compatible tow bars is the Blue Ox Avail # BX7420 which comes with safety cables. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground.
For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice into your taillight wiring to allow your tow vehicle to control the taillight assemblies of the towed vehicle. This comes with a round 6-way connector that you will install on the front of your towed vehicle and enough coiled wire to go from there to the RV.
And finally, most states now require supplemental braking in the vehicle being flat towed. The easiest system to set up and use is the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR, that applies the vehicle brakes in proportion to how much the tow vehicle is braking. This is the safest way to stop and it reduces wear and tear on both vehicles.
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Steven B.
8/26/2025
Thank you for the quote. I am still deciding if I want to purchase this particular car or not and if I do I will be needing to tow it with what you suggested. If I get a different vehicle I will get back to you for another quote.