Hitch Recommendation for 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Question:

I have a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. I am looking at installing an aftermarket tow hitch with 2inch receiver. Which hitch mounts the closest to the bottom of the rear bumper providing the most ground clearance? Thanks.

asked by: Rus

Expert Reply:

Check out the Curt Hitch part # C13065. This hitch installs right up to the bottom of the rear fascia of your vehicle which will give it the best possible ground clearance. This is also a 2 inch hitch confirmed to fit your 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

When we installed this hitch on a similar 2011 Grand Cherokee as yours we found that there was a distance of 15 inches from the bottom of the hitch opening to the ground.

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 the ball mount kit does not have the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, use the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.

For trailer wiring you would want the part # C56009.