2014 Cherokee first tow today
Towed today for the first time all went well after I learned that the parking break only turns off after you push the break peddle.(hint to other owners)
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lpavao100 wrote:
Hi - we just picked up the same vehicle over the weekend. I have a few questions for you if you wouldn't mind?
1. Any issues with incidental reversing - backing up the Cherokee while attached to the RV? I've read "no-backing up" in the manuals. My dealer doesn't seem to have any details.
2. What type of base-plate and towing arm did you use? I've read a little about Blue-Ox.
This is my first dingy, so I'm trying to get well educated about this process. Any feedback would be great. Thanks:)
The only way the motorhome would be in reverse is if someone engages reverse. I'm sure once you realized its in reverse (after a few inches) and "you stop" it should be fine. Someone will come along and tell you they've done it ... more than once. It just means they got lucky no damage occurred. So the answer is don't put it in reverse with the toad attached.
The blue Ox base plate part numbers are noted in previous posts in this thread. Go to the Blue Ox web site and you'll find what you need including the tow bars. They will direct you to a distributor and installer in your area. Or you can install the base plate yourself. Buy a tow bar rated to pull your toad weight. We have the Aventa - it's overkill (rated for 10,000 lbs ) the Cherokee is around 4200 lbs. But I err on the side of caution.
There are other manufactures as well - Roadmaster, etc.
