Parts Needed to Tow a Trailer with a 2017 Jeep Wrangler

Question:

My 2017 Jeep Wrangler is equipped to town 3500 pounds . I was wondering what accessories do I need to safely tow a travel trailer that weighs 2500 pounds. Thank you

asked by: Alex M

Expert Reply:

First thing you need to tow a trailer with your 2017 Jeep Wrangler is a trailer hitch. Which for that the best option is the etrailer hitch part # E98856 as it has plenty of towing capacity for a 2,500 lb trailer, is a confirmed fit so there's no custom fabrication needed, and it installs easily.

Next you'll need wiring to control the trailer taillights. For that you'd want the Tekonsha kit part # 118416 which installs easily and gives you the standard 4-way connector.

Since 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.

expert reply by: Jameson C