Trailer Hitch and 5-Way Wiring Kit Recommendation for 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Question:
Hello! I need a hitch, 2inch ball and wiring with a 5-prong flat connector for a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. I am very confused about all the components required. Could you advise me please? The purpose of the hitch is to two a 19foot 2800lb boat. My local Jeep dealer has only backordered hitch parts and they dont know when they might get them in. If you could tell me what parts I need and whether they are in stock, Id be very grateful. Thank you so much!
asked by: Anna V
Expert Reply:
The best hitch we have available for your 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee is the etrailer part # e98901 which has plenty of towing capacity and is mostly hidden as well. For trailer wiring you'd want to start with the part # C56515 which is a 5-way just like what your boat trailer needs.
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.
Products Referenced in This Question
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 for Factory Tow Package - 5-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 5 Flat
- CURT
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 600 lbs TW
- 6000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- etrailer
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