Wiring Harness for a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee With Factory Tow Package
Question:
I have a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Lerado and the install of your trailer hitch appears to be straight forward. I did look under the rear bumper and I see trailer wiring tucked behind the bumper. Do I need to purchase a wiring harness to connect to the hitch ? How best do I attach the current wiring connector to the hitch? I would like to complete my order today but I do want to make sure I order what is needed. Also, I see referenced install videos. Can you direct me to them? Thank you.
asked by: Douglas G
Expert Reply:
The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 75699 is one of the easiest trailer hitches to install on your 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Manufacturers rate the difficulty of the installation for their products and Draw-Tite has this at a 3 out of 10.
Since your Grand Cherokee already has the factory tow package I highly recommend installing the Reese Multi-Plug Wiring Harness # 74682. This comes with 7-Way and 4-Way connectors which will fit for almost any towing or accessory application you will come across. This comes with a mounting bracket but I also recommend using the No-Drill Mount Bracket # 18140 to keep from having to drill into your vehicle or the trailer hitch.
Also please note that it may be necessary to see a local Jeep dealer to activate the tow package wiring circuit.
I have attached videos of both the trailer hitch and the wiring being installed on similar Jeeps for you to check out.
Products Referenced in This Question
No-Drill Mount for Electrical Mounting Bracket - Short
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Wiring
- Mounting Hardware
- Brackets
- 4 Flat
- 5 Flat
- 4 Round
- 5 Round
- Tow Ready
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Reese Multi-Plug Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 7-Way and 4-Way Flat Trailer Connectors
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- 7 Round - Blade
- Reese
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 500 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 7500 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 750 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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