Coleman Tent Trailer Hitch Towing Setup Recommendation for a 1999 Jeep Cherokee
Question:
I wish to tow a 2003 Coleman Cheyenne 2100 lbs with a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4x4. What do you recommend for a hitch arrangement.
asked by: Richard C
Expert Reply:
First let's start with a hitch for your 1999 Jeep Cherokee. For that I would recommend the Curt Hitch part # 13084. Check out the install video I attached as well.
For trailer wiring you would want the part # 13084. I attached an install video for this product as well.
We typically recommend the use of weight distribution when the trailer weighs more than 50 percent of the tow vehicle.
The best way to pick out a weight distribution system is to base it off of the loaded tongue weight of the setup when it is loaded and ready to tow, this figure also includes the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. I attached an FAQ on determining tongue weight for you to check out as well.
Typically tongue weight is 10-15 percent of the total trailer weight, since your trailer weighs 2,100 lbs your tongue weight will most likely be between 210 lbs and 315 lbs. Which for that weight range you would want the Reese Light Duty WD System part # 66557.
For a transmission cooler I would recommend the Deraile Cooler part # D13503, and to aid in the installation you would want the Derale radiator adapter fittings part # D13028
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
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- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 500 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 6000 lbs WD GTW
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- Concealed Cross Tube
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Derale Radiator Adapter Fittings for Dodge and Jeep
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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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