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donee
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Jan 24, 2015

2014 Jeep Cherokee Towing

We have a 2014 Cherokee Limited and are getting it setup as a toad.
Question I have is, if you have a newer Jeep Cherokee, what are you using for a brake setup on the toad?
Thanks.
  • I stand corrected. I had tunnel vision with the 4X4 models. You are correct. A FWD Cherokee can be put on a dolly.
  • BPoland858 wrote:
    jwilson32 wrote:
    Is your Cherokee 2wd or 4wd? I have a 15' Cherokee Sport 2wd and wondering if it can be setup as a toad? I called the dealership and they were not much help...

    If so, can you point me in the direction as to what I would need to tow it?

    Sorry, not trying to hijack your thread, I just didn’t want to clutter the forum with another similar post.


    In order to be towed 4 down, you need the Active Drive II, which is only available in 4X4 models. NO Jeep Cherokee 2WD or 4X4 regardless of Active Drive I or Active Drive II or FWD can be towed on a dolly. It's either 4 down, or 4 on a trailer.

    I just bought a 15 Jeep Cherokee Limited 4X4 and I looked in both the '14 and '15 manuals.



    I believe this isn't all correct. The FWD can be dolly towed from the front wheels - Active drive I - no towing possible unless on a trailer / active drive II can be 4 down.

    All the above can be towed on a trailer.

    Page 536

    http://www.jeep.com/download/pdf/manuals/2014-Cherokee-OM-2nd.pdf
  • jwilson32 wrote:
    Is your Cherokee 2wd or 4wd? I have a 15' Cherokee Sport 2wd and wondering if it can be setup as a toad? I called the dealership and they were not much help...

    If so, can you point me in the direction as to what I would need to tow it?

    Sorry, not trying to hijack your thread, I just didn’t want to clutter the forum with another similar post.


    In order to be towed 4 down, you need the Active Drive II, which is only available in 4X4 models. NO Jeep Cherokee 2WD or 4X4 regardless of Active Drive I or Active Drive II or FWD can be towed on a dolly. It's either 4 down, or 4 on a trailer.

    I just bought a 15 Jeep Cherokee Limited 4X4 and I looked in both the '14 and '15 manuals.
  • et2 wrote:
    Brake Buddy. Hopefully you have the active II drive train.


    Thanks for the reply.
    Yes we do have the Active II drivetrain.
    Shop called and the unit I chose is a RVi brake unit.
    Hopefully it doesn't take to long to get it completed.
  • jwilson32 wrote:
    Is your Cherokee 2wd or 4wd? I have a 15' Cherokee Sport 2wd and wondering if it can be setup as a toad? I called the dealership and they were not much help...

    If so, can you point me in the direction as to what I would need to tow it?

    Sorry, not trying to hijack your thread, I just didn’t want to clutter the forum with another similar post.


    I would ask another dealer and see what they say.
    From what I understand, the only Cherokee that can be towed four down is the Active Drive II drive train which is a four wheel drive with a neutral position.
    You may be able to tow it on a dolly but I am not sure.
    Sorry I can't help more.
  • Is your Cherokee 2wd or 4wd? I have a 15' Cherokee Sport 2wd and wondering if it can be setup as a toad? I called the dealership and they were not much help...

    If so, can you point me in the direction as to what I would need to tow it?

    Sorry, not trying to hijack your thread, I just didn’t want to clutter the forum with another similar post.
  • Brake Buddy. Hopefully you have the active II drive train.