Parts Needed to Tow a Trailer with 2019 Jeep Cherokee

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our jeep Cherokee goes into 2 wheel drive to tow. What package do we need?

asked by: Robert K

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If you are wanting to tow a trailer with your 2019 Jeep Cherokee, you will need a trailer hitch, wiring harness, and a ball mount/hitch ball combination.

Starting with the trailer hitch, I recommend the Curt Class III Trailer Hitch # C13171. This Class III hitch is confirmed to fit your Jeep Cherokee that goes into 2 wheel drive and will use existing holes in its frame for a no-drill installation. It will provide you with a 2 inch receiver and it features a 5,000 pound towing weight capacity. You will also want to check your Jeep's owners manual for its specific ratings, as you will need to follow whichever capacity is lower (the Jeep's or the hitch's).

I have attached an isntallation video that you can use for reference.

If your Jeep does not have the factory tow package, you will need to add a 4-Way wiring harness. For this I recommend the Curt # C56406. This custom harness will install by plugging into factory ports behind the driver and passenger side tail lights. The 4-Way will connect with and power a trailer's basic signal lights.

If you will be towing a trailer with electric brakes, you will also need to install a brake controller like the excellent Tekonsha Prodigy P3 # 90195. To install the controller (if you do not have the factory tow package), you will first need to convert the above-mentioned 4-Way to a fully functional 7-Way with the Universal Wiring Kit # ETBC7. This kit includes everything necessary to accomplish this along with the additional parts needed to install the brake controller.

If you do have the factory tow package, then all you will need to install a brake controller is the Plug-In Adapter # 3014-P. One end of the adapter plugs into the controller itself and the other end connects to the built-in port beneath the Jeep's dash.

In order to pull a trailer, you will also need a ball mount and hitch ball. I have attached a great article that explains how to choose the best one for your setup, along with a link that will take you to our available selection. I have also included a couple articles on trailer towing that you might find helpful.

expert reply by: Chris R

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Answer 1

The best method for locating the correct wires to splice into on your 2019 Jeep Cherokee when installing the Tow Ready Taillight Diode System #TR118821 is to simply test them using a circuit tester like #PTW2993. Going by wire color alone isn't…

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Answer 2

Interior panels can fit pretty tight even when the hardware that secures them is removed. You will want to basically pull out and down to get the panel free but you have to be careful not to get too aggressive. The right side should be the easier…

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Answer 3

The light that indicates that the 12 volt circuit is hot is normal and it will not drain the battery. Think of it as the battery having a really long positive terminal that just extends to the rear of the vehicle. If nothing is drawing power from it,…

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Answer 4

The plug to connect the #3014-P harness in your 2019 Jeep Cherokee to is behind a black cover that is just to the left of the steering column right above where the carpeting ends. You need to remove the black cover. Check out the picture I attached.…

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The towing capacity of your 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited is 3,500 lbs when you have a trailer hitch like the Curt #C13172 installed. For trailer wiring you'd then want the part #118605 which installs without any splicing and has the most…

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When we installed the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13381 on a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in our shop the top inside of the receiver tube sat at 11-1/2" tall. Using a Curt Multi-Ball Mount #C62KR that does not have a rise or drop would put your…

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The distance from the ground to the top of the inside edge on the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13171 is 11-1/4" when we installed it on a 2017 Jeep Cherokee. The distance from the ground to the top of the inside edge on the Curt Trailer…

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Yes, the Curt hitch part #C13172 that you referenced is a confirmed fit for your 2014 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk. 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…

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Normally trailer coupler height is around 17 inches, from the ground to the bottom of the coupler, and most hitch manufacturers design their hitches to work with a ball mount that will end up very close to this measurement. I am including a link to…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 12

Yes, we do. To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C26VV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a…

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