Best Hidden Trailer Hitch Between Draw-Tite and Curt for 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee With Gas Engine

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Can you help me choose Best hiitch for 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4 6 cyl gas - More concealable the better. Primary use - bike Rack. Note: Choosing between Draw-tite 75713 and Curt 13182 Note that I think in one place your website incorrectly says that Curt 13182 has a tow weight of 6k - but I believe it is 5k and referenced so in other places. Please confirm. Aesthetics/Concealability is most important as is use with bike rack. Would really appreciate your opinion. For some reason DT is demonstrated primarily with Durango and Curt w/ Jeep but I dont know if that means anything. Looking for a good pick of DT75713 on 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4 6 cyl gas. What is tongue weight max for both? Thanks a lot!

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So of the hitches you mentioned, the Draw-Tite # 75713 does not fit a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee with a gas engine, and the Curt # C13182 does not have a concealed crosstube so it would not be a good option for aesthetics as it would be totally visible (I did confirm this has a 6,000 lb towing/600 lb tongue weight). I do have two much better options for your 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee with a gas engine I recommend checking out:

- Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # 75699

- Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13065

Both of these are 2" hitches with a 5,000 lb towing capacity and 500 lb tongue weight capacity. Both are hidden hitches with concealed crosstubes so the only thing that will be noticeable is the receiver. Between the two options I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch # C13065.

You mentioned that you were using this for a bike rack mainly, and since they have equal capacities and functions for towing, what makes the Curt hitch the better option is that is has better bumper and ground clearances. When we test fit both hitches on a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee we found the Curt to have about 3/4" better bumper clearance and 1/2" more ground clearance than the Draw-Tite.

I have added links to the directions as well as video installations of both the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch # 75699 and Curt Trailer Hitch # C13065.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

Yes the etrailer hitch part #e98901 that you referenced does fit the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited X. Then for trailer wiring you'd want the part #118727 and you'd be set in that regard as well.

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Answer 2

Based on Jeep's website, the Grand Cherokee 3.6L in either 4x2 or 4x4 in the Limited or Sterling will handle that capacity. The Trailhawk and 4x4 Overland will also tow that 6,200 lb capacity. I recommend the trailer package for whatever…

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Answer 3

I did some digging around and could not find the exact weight. I can tell you that the shipping weight is 29 pounds and I would think the packaging would be around 3 pounds. So, the best estimate would be 26 pounds.

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Answer 4

The square tube part #C13065 will be more hidden as it's cross-tube is up higher and the only thing that hangs down and is visible is just the hitch opening. I attached a picture that shows this hitch installed and you can see what I mean. The…

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Answer 5

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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Answer 6

When towing, you're always going to be limited by your lowest rated component. No matter what you do, you're only going to be able to tow what your vehicle's capacity will allow. The components you mentioned would be good additions for…

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Answer 7

The sticker on the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13182 is removable, but I strongly recommend against doing so. The sticker contains important information like the Tongue Weight (TW) and Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) ratings. Although I understand the…

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Answer 8

Yes, the Curt hitch part #C13182 that you referenced is a confirmed fit for your 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited. I attached an install video for this hitch for you to check out as well. For trailer wiring you'd then want the part #118727. If…

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Answer 9

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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Answer 10

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 11

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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Answer 12

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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