Flat towing Jeep Cherokee
We are considering purchasing a Jeep Cherokee for flat towing. The dealer recommended the Trailhawk. I need an SUV for business. Does anyone have comments pro or con re the Cherokees? Is there a bette...
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I tow a Jeep Wrangler 1999.
That said the dealer recommends the trailhawk because he is probably making more money on it. But I too like the Trailhawk options on the Jeeps.
I think most Jeeps through the various models can be towed 4 wheels down the transfer case is what makes some of them not recommended for towing. I think it is the automatic or electronic transfer cases that can not be towed 4 down whereas the manual ones can. i.e. the new Renegade can not be towed 4 down.
I do think the Jeep Cherokee is an OK vehicle.
But be sure to read the owner's manual about recreational towing not emergency towing there is a difference do not listen to the sales folks on this it would be a shame to get the vehicle home and discover that the vehicle can not be towed 4 down.
Good luck with your new Jeep and do hit a few trails or at least some back country roads.
JimR
That said the dealer recommends the trailhawk because he is probably making more money on it. But I too like the Trailhawk options on the Jeeps.
I think most Jeeps through the various models can be towed 4 wheels down the transfer case is what makes some of them not recommended for towing. I think it is the automatic or electronic transfer cases that can not be towed 4 down whereas the manual ones can. i.e. the new Renegade can not be towed 4 down.
I do think the Jeep Cherokee is an OK vehicle.
But be sure to read the owner's manual about recreational towing not emergency towing there is a difference do not listen to the sales folks on this it would be a shame to get the vehicle home and discover that the vehicle can not be towed 4 down.
Good luck with your new Jeep and do hit a few trails or at least some back country roads.
JimR
