Is Fascia Trimming Required to Install a Trailer Hitch on a 2013 Jeep Patriot
Question:
Is it possible to install this hitch receiver without cutting the rear bumper? The rear bumper does seem to have flexability.
asked by: Ramiro
Expert Reply:
Rear fascia trimming is required according to the instructions, see link, for trailer hitch # 75712 for the 2013 Jeep Patriot. Not trimming the required area and flexing the fascia could result in deforming the fascia. I have not heard of anyone trying this so I cannot say if it would work or not. All of the hitches available for your vehicle do require fascia trimming for installation.
If you decide to go ahead with the hitch and need to complete your towing set up you can use the following parts:
etrailer Ball Mount Kit, # EBMK4
Trailer wiring # 118552
I have also included links to videos showing typical installations of the hitch and wiring for you.
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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etrailer 2-3/4" Rise or 4" Drop Ball Mount Kit - 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 - 4 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 6000 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- etrailer
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 525 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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