Complete Towing Set Up For 2016 Jeep Cherokee to Tow Trailer
Question:
Hello, Im purchasing a 2022 Rockwood Freedom 1940 LTD pop up tent trailer and looking to get a recommendation for ALLL the necessary towing parts needed to successfully and safely tow it with my 2016 Jeep Cherokee Sport Altitude. From my understanding the trailer has electric brakes so I will need the following: Wiring recommendation Hitch Recommendation Brake Controller Recommendation Ball Mount Recommendation Specs: Trailer Length 14 ft 5 in Ext Width 7 ft Ext Height 5 ft 4 in Hitch Weight 195 lbs Dry Weight 1608 lbs Cargo Weight 683 lbs Im a first time trailer hauler, at least in the civilian world, take it easy on me lol! Thank you!
asked by: SHELLY M
Expert Reply:
Congrats on your trailer purchase and we can definitely get your 2016 Jeep Cherokee set up for towing it. Since you need everything it's going to seem like a lot of parts, but I promise it isn't as complicated as it may seem initially. First, let me go ahead and start with the basics for your '16 Cherokee, the hitch and wiring harness:
- eTrailer Hitch # e73ZR
- T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118605
- Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller # ETBC7
For the hitch, I really like the etrailer not only because I trust their quality the most, but also because it provides the best bumper clearance for your ball mount.
Then you'll need the T-One 4-way to activate your trailer's lighting functions, and the 4-way will then plug into the 7-way adapter that comes with the # ETBC7, which also has the rest of the wiring and hardware needed to compete the wiring set up for a brake controller. Speaking of the brake controller, there is one that I really like, and here is what you'll need for that, along with the ball mount:
- Tekonsha BRAKE-EVN Trailer Brake Controller # TK63VR
- Brake Controller Harness # 20127
- MaxxTow Adjustable-Height Ball Mount # MT70068
- 2-5/16" Hitch Ball # C40005 or 2" Hitch Ball # 40038 or 1-7/8" Hitch Ball # C40002
The reason I like the BRAKE-EVN is it simply does the job of providing the braking needed for your trailer without any added fluff.
Then for the ball mount, its adjustable height is going to cover the bases needed to connect to your coupler, and you just need to choose the correct hitch ball based on the size of the coupler. It is very likely not 2-51/6" but I wanted to be thorough to make sure you got what you needed. And with those parts you'll have a complete towing set up for your '16 Cherokee!
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
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- Powered Converter
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- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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Replacement Brake Control Plug-In Harness for Tekonsha and Draw-Tite Brake Controller 12" Long
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
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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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1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 1-7/8 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- CURT
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 675 lbs TW
- 4500 lbs GTW
- 5500 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 750 lbs WD TW
- etrailer
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Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Installation Kits
- etrailer
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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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Tekonsha BRAKE-EVN Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Up to 4 Axles
- LED Display
- Up to 90 Degrees
- Tekonsha
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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
- CURT
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