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Quickly and easily install a 4-way trailer connector on your Jeep Cherokee with this custom harness. T-connector plugs directly into existing wiring. Powered converter reduces strain on wiring system and is made using SMT to ensure superior performance.
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This custom-fit T-connector plugs into your vehicle's wiring harness, which is located behind the driver's-side and passenger's-side tail lights. You will have to remove the tail light assemblies to access this harness. Once you've plugged in the T-connector, run the hot lead up to your car battery. Connect the lead to the included fuse holder, and then connect the fuse holder to the positive terminal on your battery.
Once installation is complete, the 4-way connector will be stowed beneath your vehicle, near the trailer hitch. A mounting bracket (sold separately) is recommended to keep the connector secure.
It is recommended that you use a small amount of grease on all electrical connections - the plugs on your automobile and the 4-pole connector itself - to help prevent corrosion.
A tail light converter is built into this T-connector. This converter is a circuit-protected, battery-powered unit that bypasses the electrical routes that are used by a basic wiring harness. As a result, there is virtually no draw on your tail light circuits.
Curt builds each tail light converter using surface-mount technology (SMT). This method of construction involves soldering electronic components directly to the surface of a printed circuit board. SMT eliminates the need for leads, which are used in older through-hole technology. The result is a circuit board that is smaller yet provides more routing area and that offers superior performance, reliability and durability.
Circuit boards constructed using SMT have been shown to perform better under rough conditions with excessive vibration than those made using the through-hole method. And where would vibration be more likely to occur than in towing applications? Curt converters also produce less heat, leading to increased durability and longer life. In addition, lower levels of resistance ensure better performance, especially for parts that operate at higher frequencies.
Each Curt circuit board is made using high-quality components that are pieced together in the most technologically savvy fashion, leading to greater predictability and reliability in functioning.
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Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (235 Customer Reviews)
Quickly and easily install a 4-way trailer connector on your vehicle with this custom harness. T-connector plugs directly into existing wiring. Powered converter reduces strain on wiring system and is made using SMT to ensure superior performance.On day one I installed the Curt C13172 hitch in about an hour using a pair of Rino ramps. Day two I installed the C56208 T connector harness also in about an hour. Thanks to your videos it was trouble free.The most time consuming part was feeding and securing the main power lead from the back to the front. etrailer rocks!! Your website made it easy to research and select the right products for my 2014 Cherokee Latitude. I shopped your prices and may have been able to save a buck or two but the comfort of your knowledge and great how-to videos showed me you deserved my business.
This was the perfect addition to my 2018 Cherokee!
The wiring was perfect and the instructions were easy to follow!
I’m an “advanced” DIY guy so I took it a step further. I had the factory hitch installed at Jeep as part of the purchase. (Wiring excluded) I coupled this 4 flat T- Connect with the Mopar multi tow and 4 flat wiring for a nice factory look. I also ran the power wire through the cab and firewall to ensure zero weathering. This did take some extra time. Otherwise, the entire install would have been about 90 mins!
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Great product. I bought the 2014 Cherokee tow hitch and wiring harness. Received shipment in a reasonable amount of time and at a great price. In good condition and came with user friendly instuctions. Looks and works great! I would recommend this to other users.
I have a 2016 jeep Cherokee Trail hawk. I put the curt-hitch and T connector wiring harness for the trailer lights on in about four hours.took my time,very easy installation good product.
All went well. It took more time but was relatively easy. The instructions to pull down on the tabs but it should be push up so the plastic assembly would disengage form the bumper panel. Electricity went well but I have an engine light on which means I need to up grade my computer if it does not go off. Checked OBD codes and their were none.
Complete set. Prompt delivery.
Very fast and Excellent products
Very easy to assemble with T-Harness,Works perfectly.
Easy to setup.
Great communication
Great service
Installed on my 2016 Cherokee Latitude. Followed the video and the installation went well. Instead of using the butt connectors I soldered and shrink wrapped my connections. If you have the 9 speaker with subwoofer, you have to remove the two screws from the subwoofer and pull it out toward the interior to get the T connector in the hole on the passenger side taillight. Wiring kit is great and high quality. Shipping was fast. Thanks etrailer for a solution for those without the factory wiring.
Brian M.
4/4/2018
They are doing fine and holding up well..satisfied. Thanks for checking.
Needed this product to supply ample current to my trailer lights since my tow vehicle uses LEDs instead of traditional light bulbs. Was easy to understand the instructions and install. Works great!
Chris
3/12/2018
The T-Connector works beautifully. Installed easily and quickly. Ive wired many vehicles for towing and this is the way to go!!
Arrived in excellent condition.
Delivery was free and it only took two days.
If I think of it I’ll post again once the install is complete.
My resent experience with etrailer will cause me to consider other options in the future.
I placed an online order for a trailer hitch. A couple hours later I realized I needed a wring kit, so I called to speak to a representative to see if it could be added to the previous order. I was assured that the two orders would be arriving together.
The delivery arrived a few days later, so I scheduled an installation with a professional installer. When we opened the box, we discovered there was no wiring kit. The hitch installation was scheduled and completed without the wiring.
Upon investigation I discovered the wiring kit was not added to the original order and did not ship for several days even though it was in stock. When I called to inquire, no explanation was given. The wiring kit arrived over a week later requiring a second installation appointment and additional cost.
I will definitely look for an alternative source in the future!
The video covered a 2015 Jeep Cherokee. My 2015 Jeep Cherokee came apart a bit differently than the one in the video. This is what I would call a intermediate install. If I were to do it over I would order the "2015 Jeep Cherokee T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector" by Tekonsha. This one installs on the inside of your vehicle and you must hang the plug and wire outside your back hatch to use. The Tekonsha wires on the outside of the vehicle and you don't have to open any doors to hang the plug out so you can hook up a trailer.
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Couple problems: first, this does not feed all the way through the frame and out to the hitch. It’s meant to stay in the spare compartment and be dangles out the door when you need it. I decided I didn’t care, and I’ve been using it a year now with no issues. It’s high quality and weather hasn’t seemed to affect it. I’ve driven in rain, snow, and mud (Michigan conditions) with no issues. Only downside is the installation and having to “figure out” some solutions, like running the battery cable down the body from the driver side tail light, or grounding the unit inside the tail light compartment because there isn’t enough wire to ground inside the vehicle. All in all, works, lasts and solves the problem.
Works as expected. Plenty of length to route the wires. I didn't have to tug to get them in place or contort in weird positions to get the car back together with the cables plugged in.
I cut the four wires to the trailer connector and routed them through a grommet in the wheel well so I could mount the connector outside. Still plenty of cable even after routing it that way. The instructions were clear and easy to follow.
The hitch and wiring harness, work as intended. I ran into a few issues with the rear lip fascia of my jeep Cherokee; but, I was able to ad-hoc the problem and the hitch install was successful. Thanks for the follow-up.
4 stars because over all its great that it has decent grade wire, almost all the material you need for the parts to be installed, but also has installation videos. I have not had any issues sense I installed it over a year ago. I just wish it came with electrical tape to wrap around the wire as an “extra” cover for the little abrasion the wire endures.
Pro tip: ...always secure your trailer chains and wire high enough off the ground before departing....
The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness is by far the best wiring harness I have ever used. The price was below most other wiring kits, the directions were very straight forward and best of all I have been using it for over a year and it still looks and functions like day one. I would highly recommend this wiring harness.
I bought the C56208 wiring harness for my 2017 Jeep Cherokee. It works perfect and was very easy to install. I don't see how they could have made it any easier. I received my harness exactly when it was supposed to be here. I am Very satisfied with the service and quality of the products I have ordered from etrailer.com. I also ordered a hitch and it was very well made, same great service and easy to install. I wish I could give them more stars.
Overall happy with the product. The hitch installation was a breeze; however the wiring was a nightmare. The instructions aren’t really that clear so we went online in hopes someone has done it.. and from this website there was a video! BUT, it was completely different from the instructions.. very frustrating but we made it work. I wish it was a little higher because my drop hitch still isn’t enough to get the trailer up high enough... but it will do for now. Quality is great.
I couldn't be happier with the 2016 Jeep Cherokee hitch and electrical kit I received. I am a 72 year old retiree who decided after just buying a new 2016 Jeep Cherokee that I needed a hitch. After weeks of researching what products were on the market comparable to my new Jeep and watching the " Excellent" videos, I chose etrailer products.
There where no surprises Installing the hitch and electrical system, in my situation since I did the entire installation myself and being a little creative with my car ramps and floor jack, it took longer than the videos, but the results were still the same.
I have been in the business world for over 50 years and have dealt with many businesses, I must say you guys run a first class operation. In my case from researching your products, to ordering, to receiving, installation and product quality, you are what you advertise. Your continuing communications with the customer through this entire process is great.
Keep up the good work, one satisfied customer,
Joe
We ordered a hitch and wiring harness. i had messed up my first ordered and called the phone number on my confirmation and was able to speak with someone and get help with canceling that order and making the correct one! We received the shipment in just a few days and everything was great! We are now able to tow our trailer with our new hitch on our jeep!
After selling my truck and purchasing one without a trailer hitch I placed my order for my new Curt trailer hitch. Shortly after I received and email from George J. at etrailer.com. The email stated that my order was being packaged and would be sent out in the next seven days. Living in the northeast we have a very short boating season and seven days to put the order together and 7 to 10 days to ship was not going to work for me, as I would be without a boat most of August. I replied to the email to ask about expediting the shipping. I got a reply email almost immediately from Troy H. who informed me that Etrailer was waiting on another part of my order to come in from the manufacturer. Troy said that he could get the trailer hitch and wiring harness out immediately if i didn't mind waiting a little longer for the roof racks. I didnt mind waiting for the roof racks so Troy had my hitch and harness sent out. Five days later it was sitting on my front porch. Thank you to George J. and Troy H. for the great customer service.
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Richg
10/1/2018
Nice of you guys to follow up. I was glad to write the review since I was well satisfied with the product and process. The hitch and harness have performed flawlessly. Your company will always be my first stop for anything tow related.