Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo
Question:
Reese Hitch # 37042 Wondering if this model hitch will mount on A 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee laredo?
asked by: Chad C
Expert Reply:
There is a trailer hitch that will fit a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo but the one you mentioned does not fit. Instead I strongly recommend the Draw-Tite # 75139 because of Draw-Tite's strong reputation for making high-quality trailer hitches and because it is a bolt-on installation that will not require drilling into your Jeep's frame to install.
This is a Class III hitch with a 2" receiver with a 500 lb tongue weight capacity and 5,000 lb towing capacity. It has a black powder coat finish to help prevent rust from building up and comes with a lifetime warranty. I have added a photo which shows this hitch on an '04 Grand Cherokee as well as a link to a video of the hitch being installed on a 2004 Grand Cherokee.
For wiring which will give your Jeep a 4-way connector and allow you to power your trailer's lights you need Wiring Harness # 118381 if you have the factory tow package or # C55369 if you do not have that. I have added a review video of the latter and have attached the installation instructions for you to check out.
I also recommend checking out Ball Mount Kit # 989900, which is for 2” hitches and may fulfill your towing needs in one tidy package; two ball mounts - one with a 3/4” rise or 2” drop and the other with a 2-3/4” rise or 4” drop - a 1-7/8” hitch ball, a 2” hitch ball, and a pin and clip.
Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Drop - 4 Inch
- 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
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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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
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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