Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2017 Jeep Compass Trail Hawk New Body Style
Question:
Hello, Im in the process of purchasing a 2017 Jeep Compass Trail Hawk Limited Edition, The 11th Character in the Vin #, Reading left to right is a T . Id like to put a class 3 hitch on it pref that bolts right on. Thanks for your help. PS My Curt Hitch on 08 300C is still pulling trailer with no issues. Thanks so much.
asked by: Anthony M
Expert Reply:
We have just what you need, since you said the 11th digit of your VIN is a T that means you have a new body style 2017 Jeep Compass Trail Hawk.
For the price and ease of install the best Class III hitch we have for your vehicle is the Draw Tite part # 76144 which is confirmed as a fit and would work very well.
For trailer wiring you then would want the part # C56369 which is a confirmed fit 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.
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etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
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- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
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- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
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- Rise - 1 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- etrailer
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
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- 4 Flat
- CURT
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