Does Curt Hitch Fit All Models Of 2000 Jeep Cherokee XJ and Trailer Wiring Recommendation
Question:
I have a 2000 Jeep Cherokee XJ Model. Your ad doesnt specify which cherokee model. Will this product Direct Fit onto my XJ Model? see below
asked by: Bo
Expert Reply:
The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" part # 13084 is a fit for all models of the 2000 Jeep Cherokee however XJ is not a model. XJ is what the second generation (1983-2001) of Jeep Cherokees are called so the hitch will fit your 2000 Jeep Cherokee however it will require drilling through the frame mounted, closed sided steel skid shield if the Jeep has one which is why I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 13160 because it does not require drilling at all and has the same 5,000 lb weight capacity rating. The only difference is that the Curt is a round tube design, I have attached an installation video of both hitches for your reference.
If you need wiring, I recommend the Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector part # 118354 because the Tekonsha brand wiring has proven to be more reliable compared to other options especially the converter boxes. There is an installation video attached of the wiring for you to take a look at.
If you plan on towing I recommend an adjustable ball mount for convenience. Depending on how much rise or drop you need to tow the trailer level, I recommend the MaxxTow Adjustable-Height Ball Mount part # MT70068 which provides up to 7-1/2" of Drop or 6-1/4" of Rise. Please see the attached article about how to figure the amount of rise or drop you may need. For a 2" ball you can use part # 40038 or part # 63847 for a 2-5/16" ball.
Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 500 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 6000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 600 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 12,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/4 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 12000 lbs GTW
- Class III
- CURT
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2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Draw-Tite
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MaxxTow Adjustable-Height Ball Mount - 2" Hitch - 7-1/2" Drop, 6-1/4" Rise - 5,000 lb
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 7 Inch
- Rise - 6 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 5000 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Long Shank
- MaxxTow
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 500 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 6000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 600 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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