2016 Cherokee Trailhawk Trailer Wiring Harness Recommendation
Question:
The Jeep dealership installed a trailer for me but they said the wiring harness was not yet available. He mentioned it had to be programed to work with the Trail hawk but also said he did not know much about it. Do you have a wiring harness for that will work with my 2016 Trail lhawk? Does it need special programing?
asked by: Pilo
Expert Reply:
For a trailer wiring harness that will fit your 2016 Jeep Cherokee Traihawk and will not require any computer reprogramming you would need the Tow Ready harness part # 118605 which is a confirmed fit. Since this harness functions by tapping into the taillights of your vehicle the computer would not need to be messed with.
I attached an install video for you to check out as well.
If you wanted to do 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 include a ball mount with the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, check out the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.
Products Referenced in This Question
etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs
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- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
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- 7500 lbs GTW
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
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- 4 Flat
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