Anyone flat towing a 2014 jeep cherokee yet?

BobGed wrote:
I am in the process of purchasing a Cherokee 4x4 and here are a few things I've learned.

When you go to the Jeep.com site to configure a vehicle it doesn't have all the color options available (for example it doesn't show Cashmere). I called Chrysler and they gave me this LINK which will give you a lot more detailed information regarding the packages and colors available.

When you go to the site:
Select Brands & Products
Select Jeep > (model) (in this case Cherokee) Scroll down to the bottom of the right side menu. You should see two selections: Feature Availability & Specifications

There are four models available: Sport, Latitude, Limited & Trail Hawk. The four cylinder engine is standard on all models, but the V6 option is only available on the Latitude, Limited & Trail Hawk

In order to flat tow it has to have the Active Drive II transmission. It is not available on the Sport, but is an option (at $995) on the Latitude & Limited, and standard on the Trail Hawk.

I test drove a four cylinder Latitude and a V6 Limited. The V6 is a $1,500 upgrade, and as a former street rodder, all I can say is it's well worth it.

I spoke with Blue Ox on Friday and they told me they have a Limited and a Trail Hawk due in within the next week or so to design a base plate. It then goes to engineering for review and where installation procedures are written. They figured they would have their base plate officially ready around the middle of January.