Is Trimming Of Rear Fascia Required To Install Trailer Hitch On 2014 Jeep Cherokee
Question:
I viewed the video on the installation of this hitch. on the video the instructions required cutting the bumper but pictures of the installed hitch indicate the hitch sits just below the bumper I believe the latter is the case but wanted to be sure thanks
asked by: CHRIS
Expert Reply:
Per the attached instructions and also as shown in the video at the 1 minute 43 second mark, the rear fascia needs to be marked to accommodate the installation of the Curt Trailer Hitch, part # C13172 on your 2014 Jeep Cherokee. At the 4 minute 14 second mark of the video, the final measurement is taken before trimming the fascia.
This is a Class lll hitch and it has a 2 inch receiver opening.
If you plan on doing some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.
If you intend to use the hitch for carrying accessories like bike racks or cargo carriers, I have attached a couple of links to some of the products that may work for you. If you have any specific items in mind just let me know and I will be happy to make some recommendations that will work for you.
Products Referenced in This Question
etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- etrailer
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 750 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 6000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 750 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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