What Trailer Hitch and Wiring Do I Need for My 2021 Jeep Wrangler?
Question:
What trailer hitch and trailer wiring do you need for a 2021 Jeep Wrangler?
asked by: Jack
Expert Reply:
For a trailer hitch that will give you the highest tongue weight capacity (675) and maximum gross trailer weight (4,500 pounds) we carry for your 2021 Jeep Wrangler (all models), I recommend the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # DT78MR. The Draw-Tite comes with a complete hardware kit included for an easy bolt-on installation without drilling. If you need a pin and clip, you will need # PC3.
If your vehicle does not have a factory 4-way, you will need the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118786. The T-One harness will provide you with tail light functions on your trailer. I went ahead and linked a video that shows the installation of the 4-way wiring harness.
If you are looking to add additional functionality to your trailer (such as braking), you will need a 7-way harness. For a universal fit, I recommend the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller # ETBC7. The harness comes with a 25-foot long, 10-gauge duplex wire that is wrapped in an abrasion-resistant cover. Along with the # ETBC7, the most headache-free controller option is the Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller # C51180. The Echo has the easiest installation of any of our controllers and it allows you edit your brake settings with your smart phone.
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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Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller - 7-Way Plug Mount w/ Bluetooth App - 1 to 2 Axle - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Hidden
- Up to 2 Axles
- Smartphone Display
- CURT
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Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Installation Kits
- etrailer
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Pin and Clip for 2" and 2-1/2" Hitches - 5/8" Diameter x 3-1/4" Span
- Hitch Pins and Clips
- Standard Hitch Pin
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 5/8 Inch Diameter
- 4 Inch Span
- Draw-Tite
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 675 lbs TW
- 4500 lbs GTW
- 4500 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 675 lbs WD TW
- No Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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