Which Hitch and Wiring Will Fit a 2021 Jeep Cherokee and Is Fascia Trimming Required
Question:
is this the best choice for my vehicle? #c13395? also I plan on using curt or tekonsha T harness. Will rear bezel need to be trimmed or replaced? Vehicle has rear park assist, w/stop and rear view camera, electronic stability control. Will vehicle ecm, bcm etc. need to be reprogrammed after install?
asked by: Bob R
Helpful Expert Reply:
The Curt # C13395 is a great choice for your 2021 Jeep Cherokee since Curt hitches have a bit thicker powder coating; this helps prolong the life of the hitch since it will resist nicks and scratches a bit better than some other options. This hitch has a 2 inch receiver that's ideal for both towing and carrying hitch mounted accessories, and can be used with the features you've mentioned.
If you are planning on towing you will also need a wiring harness item # C56406 and a ball mount kit item # C45534.
In regards to any trimming, we don't have specific information other than it may be required for some models; most of the installations I've seen on earlier models, the trimming required is rather minimal, if it's required at all. When it comes to flashing any factory computers, this won't be required since the # C56406 taps into the electrical feed directly behind the lights; if you were using a plug that connected to a US car connector for a factory tow package then the computer would likely need to be flashed to activate the towing circuits.
I've linked some review and installation videos of these parts for you to check out as well.
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Curt Towing Starter Kit for 2" Hitches - 2" Ball - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 7.5K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- One Ball
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 0 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 675 lbs TW
- 4500 lbs GTW
- 5500 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 750 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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