Best Trailer Hitch for Towing with 2020 Jeep Compass

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I have a 2020 Jeep Compass and need to tow a trailer, which hitch is going to work the best?

asked by: Gerald

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For your 2020 Jeep Compass I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13363. It's rated at 600 lbs of tongue weight, and 4,000 lbs of gross trailer weight. However I looked up the owner's manual for your Compass, and it is rated for a maximum of 2,000 lbs towing, and 200 lbs for tongue weight depending on how it is equipped. It's pretty common for hitches to be rated higher than the vehicle they go on, but you want to use the lowest rating out of all the components used in your towing set up and not exceed the manufacturer's limit.

One of the biggest benefits to the Curt hitch is the fact that the cross tube is hidden, that not only gives a nice clean look once installed, but it will provide better ground clearance.

If you need wiring for your Compass I recommend Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C56369. This will give you all the required lights for your trailer, stop, turn signals, and tail lights.

If your trailer has brakes and you need a brake controller, you can use 7-Way RV Upgrade Kit for Trailer Brake Controller Installation # ETBC7L. This will work with the T-one wiring, and upgrade it to a 7 way connector. The 7 way will plug into the 4 pole connector, and then a power wire routes to the battery with an included breaker.

For a brake controller I recommend the Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller # C51180. The Curt Echo plugs in between the 7 way on your Compass and your trailer and is operated with your smart phone. I really like this design, because it alleviates the need to mount a box (traditional style brake controller) to the dash, so no holes on the dash!

For a ball mount you'll need to measure the height of your trailer's coupler when level. I attached an article on how and where to measure for a ball mount, as well as several videos for you to check out of the linked products.

expert reply by: Robert C

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Answer 1

The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13363 is a custom fit for your 2018 Jeep Compass. It will require trimming the bumper cover trim and the heat shield. I've attached a photo of the instructions where it shows this, but have also linked the entire…

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Answer 2

Yes, there is a hitch available for your 2023 Jeep Compass. I recommend the etrailer Hitch item #e48AR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Jeep with included hardware. I really like this hitch because the crosstube is hidden behind the rear…

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Answer 3

The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e48AR fits all models of the 2023 Jeep Compass. This includes the Trailhawk with the dual exhaust. For wiring you can use the Curt #C66BR. This wiring harness plugs into the connection points behind the tail…

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Answer 4

Yes, the #100019-24 pigtail can be used to connect your dual-cylinder 100 lb propane setup to the regulator on your RV. Since this hose does not have a back-check to contain a gas leak, you will need the #204120-MBS fitting that includes a…

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Answer 5

Yes, the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #76144 will fit your 2022 Jeep Compass Latitude LUX. However, I recommend the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e48AR instead. The Draw-Tite has a visible cross tube so you're going to see the…

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Answer 6

The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" #C13363 is going to require some minimal trimming to the rear bumper as well as the heat shield to fit the receiver tube out. I've attached a video where Robert will walk you…

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Answer 7

The best hitch for the 2022 Jeep Compass is going to be the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver item #C13363. The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver item #C12174 you were looking at has a 1-1/4" receiver. You are going to want the 2" receiver as it is a…

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Answer 8

For your 2022 Jeep Compass the best hitch option is the Curt #C13363 which is mostly hidden and has the best towing capacities. For trailer wiring then the Curt kit part #C56369 would be a really great option that's easy to install and comes with…

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Answer 9

If you can get the exhaust to sit in its original location after installing the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13363 on your 2018 Jeep Compass then that is what I recommend doing. Sometimes after installing a trailer hitch the exhaust cannot be…

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