What Is Needed To Tow A 3,500 Lbs. Terry Travel Trailer With A 1993 Jeep Cherokee

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We are going to be towing a 1976 Terry Travel Trailer - weight about 3500 pounds for 2000 miles. What type hitch is best to allow the least amount of movement on the road? We have a standard towing ball and what do we need to add? Thanks

asked by: elden h

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You will want to check your owners manual or with the Jeep dealer for the gross towing weight capacity of your 1993 Jeep Cherokee to make sure the towing capacity is not exceeded.

The two Curt hitches will be the hitches with the highest towing weight capacities. The Curt Class III 2 Inch Hitch, # 13160, you have referenced and the Curt Class II 2 Inch Hitch, # 13084, will both have a 5,000 lbs. towing capacity and a 500 lbs. tongue weight capacity. If your vehicle has tow hooks they will have to be removed and if it has a steel skid shield it might have to be removed.

You will also need the Curt Ball Mount, # C45010, and the Pin and Clip, # PC3. You will also need a hitch ball like the Tow Ready 2 inch Hitch Ball, # 19247. If the hitch ball you have has a 2 inch diameter on the ball and 1 inch shank diameter and is rated for 5,000 lbs. or more you can use your hitch ball.

The wiring harness you will need is the Tekonsha Wiring Harness, # 119178KIT. This harness will give you a 4-flat trailer connector in the rear.

The trailer hitch you choose will not change how much movement will be on your trailer when towing. You will want to look at a weight distribution system with sway control to help with movement of the trailer on the road.

The Reese High Performance Reese Weight Distribution System, # RP66558, is designed for tongue weights of 400 to 600 lbs. and a maximum towing weight of 6,000 lbs. This weight distribution system will distribute the weight sitting on the rear of the tow vehicle to all of the axles of the vehicle and trailer. It also has friction sway control which will give enough resistance to reduce trailer sway.

I am sending links to the installation instructions on the two Curt hitches and an information page on weight distribution.

expert reply by: Jeff D

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Answer 1

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 2

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 3

If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only…

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Answer 4

Hey Antoine, so the two kits you mentioned are actually really similar and honestly I would go with the part #ETBC7 if I were you. The #ETBC7L is basically the same thing minus a couple wires and breakers so you may as well get the kit that has…

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If you have a vehicle specific wiring harness for a brake controller then that would indicate that you have a factory tow package and subsequently would already have a 7-way at the back of your vehicle. The universal 7-way connector #ETBC7 is meant…

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Sure thing, I will go ahead and list out what you need for your 2023 Kia Sportage to add a 7-way for a brake controller so you can tow with the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C94WR: - T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Way Flat Trailer…

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The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion…

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Answer 8

I pulled up the owners manual of your 2014 Cadillac SRX online and found that on page 10-84 it can be flat towed. This includes front wheel drive and all wheel drive models. You can then use the base plate kit you referenced #RM-523162-4. In…

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Answer 9

As far as wiring for the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, we do have the Curt #C59236 available which is more of a universal hardwire harness. Unfortunately there are not any plug-and-play options that have been confirmed to fit as of yet (October 4,…

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Answer 10

The Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty #RED24FR is the way to go over the Elite #RED44FR as you get the nicer functions of the Elite at a lower price. The Elite has the ability to be the more preferred proportional style of controller as well as a time-delayed…

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Answer 11

Yes, we do. To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C26VV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has…

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Answer 12

You do have the option to utilize the air brakes on your 2023 Freightliner Cascadia to control electric trailer brakes using the Hayes Air Actuated Trailer Brake Controller, part #HA100400C. However, we mostly recommend just using an electric brake…

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