Parts Needed to Tow 900 lb U-Haul Trailer with a 2019 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Question:
Pulling a trailer threw the Rockies, I have a uhaul trailer that weighs 900 pounds and have loaded approx 900-1000 pounds into it. Have a Jeep Wrangler unlimited 2019. Is it to much weight to pull in the mountains ? From western Colorado going to chesterfield Mo.
asked by: Ron S
Expert Reply:
Since you have a 2019 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited with a 3,500 lb trailer tow weight rating you should be just fine towing a 1,800 lb loaded trailer. To do this I recommend using the following:
etrailer Trailer Hitch - # e98856
Tekonsha T-One Wiring - # 118786 (with mounting brackets # 18136 and # 18144)
Curt Ball Mount - # D-28
Pin & Clip - # C21500
Hitch Ball - # 63845
I've attached some installation videos for you to check out.
I took a look at the 900 lb U-Haul trailer and this combination will get the hitch ball at the correct height for your towing. The only thing that makes be nervous is that you'll be coming down the mountains without brakes. Most vehicle manufacturers recommend brakes for trailers over 1,000 lbs loaded and then require brakes at 2,000 lbs. Since you're near that 2,000 lb mark it would be better to have trailer brakes, but I also understand that you'll just be renting the trailer so you wouldn't be able to modify that kind of stuff. Just makes sure that you're very careful on the mountains and be sensitive to what's going on around you (more-so than normal driving).
Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Wiring
- Mounting Hardware
- Brackets
- 4 Round
- 5 Round
- 6 Round
- Tow Ready
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2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Tow Ready
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Pin and Clip for 2" and 2-1/2" Hitches - 5/8" Diameter x 3-3/16" Span
- Hitch Pins and Clips
- Standard Hitch Pin
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 5/8 Inch Diameter
- 3-3/16 Inch Span
- CURT
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Curt Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 4" Rise, 6" Drop - 14-1/4" Long - 6,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 6 Inch
- Rise - 4 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 6000 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Long Shank
- CURT
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 500 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 5000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 500 lbs WD TW
- No Cross Tube
- etrailer
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