Johnston Report post Posted June 27, 2018 From Fiat Chrysler: The 2019 Jeep Cherokee (4x4 models with two-speed power transfer unit) can be flat towed behind a motorhome. The vehicle does NOT require the Mopar flat tow wiring harness, which was developed for 2014-2018 models to prevent the wobble that sometimes occurred during flat towing. The owners manual can be found here: https://www.mopar.com/jeep/en-us/care/owners-manual.html Side note: A service bulletin issued on April 20, 2018, indicated that the Mopar flat tow wiring harness was needed for 2019 Cherokee. However, Fiat Chrysler has acknowledged that the service bulletin was in error. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
F467598 Report post Posted July 15, 2018 We are consider purchasing a 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk or a Wrangler to flat tow behind our motorhome. Can you tell me when you flat towing a Cherokee or a Wrangler do the miles still add on while being flat towed ? Thank you, Kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkhartjim Report post Posted July 15, 2018 They do not accumulate miles on the odometer when being towed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted July 15, 2018 That is true, ever since they came out with digital. Before then, you could (with a little effort), reverse the counter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
F467598 Report post Posted July 16, 2018 Thank you for the information, We are considering traveling to the Yuma area 2019 winter and doing some off roading.... any tips ? Thank you, Kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
david@siebert.com Report post Posted August 4, 2018 On 6/27/2018 at 7:51 AM, Johnston said: From Fiat Chrysler: The 2019 Jeep Cherokee (4x4 models with two-speed power transfer unit) can be flat towed behind a motorhome. The vehicle does NOT require the Mopar flat tow wiring harness, which was developed for 2014-2018 models to prevent the wobble that sometimes occurred during flat towing. The owners manual can be found here: https://www.mopar.com/jeep/en-us/care/owners-manual.html Side note: A service bulletin issued on April 20, 2018, indicated that the Mopar flat tow wiring harness was needed for 2019 Cherokee. However, Fiat Chrysler has acknowledged that the service bulletin was in error. I purchased a 2019 Trailhawk at the end of May and the dealer installed the flat tow wire harness because I told them I was flat towing it. I've asked Jeep CS about it and all they will do is refer me back to the dealer as they say "they are the experts". If I activate the flat tow system they installed will it cause problems? Can't get that answer. Who have you contacted at FCA? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted August 4, 2018 David. Welcome to the Forum! Good Luck ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billnpenny Report post Posted October 12, 2018 On 6/27/2018 at 8:51 AM, Johnston said: From Fiat Chrysler: The 2019 Jeep Cherokee (4x4 models with two-speed power transfer unit) can be flat towed behind a motorhome. The vehicle does NOT require the Mopar flat tow wiring harness, which was developed for 2014-2018 models to prevent the wobble that sometimes occurred during flat towing. The owners manual can be found here: https://www.mopar.com/jeep/en-us/care/owners-manual.html Side note: A service bulletin issued on April 20, 2018, indicated that the Mopar flat tow wiring harness was needed for 2019 Cherokee. However, Fiat Chrysler has acknowledged that the service bulletin was in error. First post. Newbie to the Motorhome world. I have a 2019 Cherokee Trailhawk and am curious what changes were made to the steering system so that the special wiring required on 2014-2018 models isn’t needed. Thank you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted October 12, 2018 BillnPenny. Welcome to the Forum! click on the link. If still in doubt, look under towing in your owners manual. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billnpenny Report post Posted October 12, 2018 Thanks for the welcome manholt. We pick up the car on Monday but after reading the owners manual from the link that Johnston posted it doesn't mention another wiring harness in the flat tow section. But it was my understanding that the owners manual in the 2014-2018 didn't say anything about needing one either. I was just wondering if Jeep had made a modification to the 2019's? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted October 13, 2018 11 hours ago, BillnPenny said: But it was my understanding that the owners manual in the 2014-2018 didn't say anything about needing one either. I was just wondering if Jeep had made a modification to the 2019's? Again Welcome. Answer, I doubt it very seriously. Just look at how long it took them to come up with the wiring harness (which hasn't been that successful from what I hear) and they still say there isn't a problem. Sorry just sour grapes. Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkhartjim Report post Posted October 13, 2018 "Answer, I doubt it very seriously. Just look at how long it took them to come up with the wiring harness (which hasn't been that successful from what I hear) and they still say there isn't a problem." Herman Mullins Exactly. This is a major problem they have yet to own up too and most likely never will. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billnpenny Report post Posted October 16, 2018 Before we left to go pick up our 2019 Cherokee Trailhawk I sent my salesman an email explaining everything I learned here and that if I was going to cost me extra down the road I want to rethink my decision to purchase a Trailhawk. When I got there he handed me a piece of paper that stated the following: STAR ONLINE PUBLICATION Release Date: 05/22/18 Symtom/Vehicle Issue: Flat Tow Or Recreational Tow 2019 KL Cherokee Discussion: A recent update to tab 08-040-18 rev B removed the 2019 model KL from the list of applicable vehicles for the MoPar Accessory Flat Tow Performance Kit. 19 KL, in OEM equipment form, has improvements that does not require the MoPar Accessory Flat Tow Performance Kit to help stabilize the vehicle. <<<NOTE>>> 19 KL can be flat towed as long as it has the 4x4 (sales code 514) and Jeep Active Drive II (sales code DK4) without the MoPar Accessory harness being needed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dorite Report post Posted November 4, 2019 Looking at a 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk with Active Drive II... the written information states only Quadra-Trac II is possible to flat tow. Can someone please explain the difference and whether the Active Drive II is towable? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted November 4, 2019 dorite. Welcome to the Forum. The 2018, yes! 2019, don't know...I would call Jeep and ask about DK4...could not find on Internet. One reason of many, why I have a Wrangler. Been looking at Unlimited and Gladiator 4x4! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites