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Can you flat tow a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
My starter went out in my 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and I really don’t want to have to call a tow truck. Can my friend flat tow it for me?
Macy Fouse · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Yes, you can flat tow a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee if you have the correct equipment to do so. To flat tow without damaging either vehicle, you need to make sure your hitch or
tow bar
has enough capacity to tow the weight of your 2005 Grand Cherokee, which will range from 4,200 to 6,000 lbs. If your Jeep has an automatic transmission, you can’t flat tow it for farther than 30 to 40 miles without causing major damage. If you’re in doubt or need specific instructions, your owner’s manual should have it all laid out in detail, including any limitations.
If you want to avoid the hassle of figuring out towing for yourself after a breakdown, make sure your car insurance policy includes
towing and labor coverage
. This coverage will come in handy if you’re ever stranded on the interstate with a dead battery or you’ve locked your keys out of your car. If your current provider doesn’t offer this type of coverage—or if you want to lower your
Jeep Grand Cherokee car insurance cost
—just head to the App Store and download Jerry
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