Yes, but didn’t want to risk drawing too much from the battery on long trips, or when forgetting to disconnect for quick overnights, especially when we stop overnight but don’t disconnect. Just one less thing to worry about for me.
The steps are pretty much the same. 1) press the start button twice with the foot OFF the brake to the On position 2) press the Brake and Place transmission in neutral 3) while holding the brake in Press and hold small button till the red light goes off. 4) still holding the brake, place transmission in park 5] then start the engine. Just make sure not to disconnect the tow bar till you do this procedure, or at least put the park brake on while disconnecting the tow bar, or else it will roll freely when you disconnect. I will try to remember to show in a future video
You can tow a grand Cherokee with a gas class A. The grand Cherokee only weighs 300 pounds more than a 4 door wrangler and is well under 5k which all class A gas hitches will handle.
Agree. However, we choose the Cherokee to help keep the total weight down. The smaller the tow vehicle, the more cargo we can carry. It’s not only the towable rating to consider, but the combined gross weight rating as well.
Under the dash there’s a Demco G-Force controller. It’s a vacume based system, not air pressure. I just have to remember to turn it on when we tow and turn it off when we are not towing.
Under the dash there’s a Demco G-Force controller. It’s a vacume based system, not air pressure. I just have to remember to turn it on when we tow and turn it off when we are not towing. Here’s a link to www.demco-products.com/rv-towing/supplemental-brakes/stay-in-play-duo
Not sure about the limited. We only found the Trailhawk editions had this capability. You can check your manual though. That’s where we found the official instructions…
great video. I flat tow a Colorado now and have to disconnect the battery. Have you had any issue with you battery draining or is it trickle charged from your Motorhome ?
I read good reviews and no bad reviews for the blue ox system which is why we choose that. We also wanted an all electric braking system, which is why we choose the one we did. All in all, we’ve been really happy with the setup. I can set up or brake down in 5-10 minutes easily.
I wouldn’t be sure, but it would concern me as it would draw down the battery and possibly enable other features like auto park brake. In the Jeep manual it specifically says to turn the ignition off.
As far as I know, no. The steering is loose which is why you can’t back up or else the steering binds up. The only wiring under the hood is for the brakes. Though I could be wrong.
@@LivinOurDream Thank you. After several Chrysler dealer inquiries, and two RV tow kit installer conversations, plus multiple inquiries on RV forums, it appears that the MoPar wiring is not needed on 2019 and later models. Prior to that it is recommended to prevent Jeep Death Wobble. Super interesting experience doing a deep dive on this.
The Jeep follows very well, but I have to pick my pumps carefully. I usually pick an outside pump. Also, with this tow set up you can’t back up unless you disconnect because the steering on the Jeep is loose and would cause issues. We only had to do that once 😎
That’s what we found. Only the Trailhawk was able to put the drive train in neutral. I originally wanted a smaller Compass, but no Compass could be put in full neutral.
We love our Cherokee Trailhawk
Thanks for all your help. Your video is excellent.
Glad it was helpful!
the cigar lighter in the center arm rest is always hot even when ignition is off if you want to power your dash cam that way.
Yes, but didn’t want to risk drawing too much from the battery on long trips, or when forgetting to disconnect for quick overnights, especially when we stop overnight but don’t disconnect. Just one less thing to worry about for me.
Cool video! Could you show how to unhook the vehicle from the RV/how to take the vehicle out of 'Neutral'?
The steps are pretty much the same.
1) press the start button twice with the foot OFF the brake to the On position
2) press the Brake and Place transmission in neutral
3) while holding the brake in Press and hold small button till the red light goes off.
4) still holding the brake, place transmission in park
5] then start the engine.
Just make sure not to disconnect the tow bar till you do this procedure, or at least put the park brake on while disconnecting the tow bar, or else it will roll freely when you disconnect.
I will try to remember to show in a future video
You can tow a grand Cherokee with a gas class A. The grand Cherokee only weighs 300 pounds more than a 4 door wrangler and is well under 5k which all class A gas hitches will handle.
Agree. However, we choose the Cherokee to help keep the total weight down. The smaller the tow vehicle, the more cargo we can carry. It’s not only the towable rating to consider, but the combined gross weight rating as well.
Great vid. Please share information on the brake system you chose for towed vehicle. Thanks
Under the dash there’s a Demco G-Force controller. It’s a vacume based system, not air pressure. I just have to remember to turn it on when we tow and turn it off when we are not towing.
Here’s a link to www.demco-products.com/rv-towing/supplemental-brakes/stay-in-play-duo
Thank you so much. Can you tell me the specific braking system you use and where to purchase it?
Under the dash there’s a Demco G-Force controller. It’s a vacume based system, not air pressure. I just have to remember to turn it on when we tow and turn it off when we are not towing.
Here’s a link to www.demco-products.com/rv-towing/supplemental-brakes/stay-in-play-duo
Thanks for this. Do you know if the Cherokee Limited follows the same directions to flat tow?
Not sure about the limited. We only found the Trailhawk editions had this capability. You can check your manual though. That’s where we found the official instructions…
great video. I flat tow a Colorado now and have to disconnect the battery. Have you had any issue with you battery draining or is it trickle charged from your Motorhome ?
I’ve had no issues with battery draining while towing.
Why didn't you use the NSA 10002 Hercules Tow Bar (WITH BRAKING SYSTEM)?
I read good reviews and no bad reviews for the blue ox system which is why we choose that. We also wanted an all electric braking system, which is why we choose the one we did. All in all, we’ve been really happy with the setup. I can set up or brake down in 5-10 minutes easily.
Can you flat tow in accessory mode? The brake system I'm looking at requires accessory on
I wouldn’t be sure, but it would concern me as it would draw down the battery and possibly enable other features like auto park brake. In the Jeep manual it specifically says to turn the ignition off.
Do you leave jeep in accessory mode if you have a power cable going to the battery from the 6 pin? Does the steering wheel stay locked?
No, the manual says to leave it in the Off position.
Did you add the additional/optional Mopar wiring kit that is suggested in the manual?? (Apparently the purpose is to power the steering pump)
As far as I know, no. The steering is loose which is why you can’t back up or else the steering binds up. The only wiring under the hood is for the brakes. Though I could be wrong.
@@LivinOurDream Thank you. After several Chrysler dealer inquiries, and two RV tow kit installer conversations, plus multiple inquiries on RV forums, it appears that the MoPar wiring is not needed on 2019 and later models. Prior to that it is recommended to prevent Jeep Death Wobble.
Super interesting experience doing a deep dive on this.
Thanks for doing the deep dive me sharing.
Hi Steve, what year is your jeep cherokee trailhawk and does it have to be a 4WD to be able to flat tow? thanks, carl
The jeep Cherokee is 1922 model. The key we found was to have the Trailhawk model. I thought all Trailhawk were 4x4 but not 100% sure.
@@LivinOurDream thank you , maybe your correct about the 4x4 .
Thanks for sharing this video and do you have a hard time getting fuel at certain gas station
The Jeep follows very well, but I have to pick my pumps carefully. I usually pick an outside pump. Also, with this tow set up you can’t back up unless you disconnect because the steering on the Jeep is loose and would cause issues. We only had to do that once 😎
We use Cosco
Is the flat tow only for the Trailhawk trim?
That’s what we found. Only the Trailhawk was able to put the drive train in neutral. I originally wanted a smaller Compass, but no Compass could be put in full neutral.
@@LivinOurDream Ditto. I did a deep dive on the issue and would have preferred the Compass, but for identical reasons had to go with the Trailhawk.