Will Trailer Hitch Affect Hands-Free Liftgate on 2019 Jeep Cherokee?
Question:
I have a 2019 Cherokee and looking for a trailer hitch This unit appears to be a no cut insulation meaning no cutting for the plastic bumper. However this unit also has the move your foot under the rear bumper and the tailgate will go up or down will your hitch effect this option ?
asked by: Tim F
Expert Reply:
Anytime a hitch is installed, such as the Curt Trailer Hitch # C13171 that fits your 2019 Jeep Cherokee, there is the possibility that it could affect the hands-free liftgate. This means the functionality could be lost, but many times it simply means you only need to kick your foot on either side of the receiver for it to work.
If you are planning on towing you will also need a wiring harness item # C56406 and a ball mount kit item # C45534.
You can use the link to the help article on ball mounts I've added to determine if this kit will give you the correct amount of drop or rise. I've also attached a link to our page with each of our ball mounts and hitch balls, as well as a video review of the ball mount kit.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Towing Starter Kit for 2" Hitches - 2" Ball - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 7.5K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- One Ball
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 0 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- CURT
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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
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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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
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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