Recommended Hitch for a 2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Question:
I have a 2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited and I would like to add a hitch so I can pull my jet ski trailer. I also need a 4-flat wiring harness for the lights. My jeep does not have the factory towing package.
asked by: Nick
Expert Reply:
The best hitch for your 2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver item # DT78MR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts directly to your Jeep's bumper bar with included hardware.
The reason I like this hitch is because it does not have a crossbar. The hitch attaches directly to your rear bumper and does not drastically affect your ground clearance like those with crossbars do.
The item # DT78MR hitch has a 4,500 lbs towing capacity and a 675 lbs tongue weight capacity. It is also great for hauling bike racks as the hitch pin sits 5-1/2" inside the outer edge of the spare tire.
I have attached a picture of this hitch installed below along with an installation video.
Since your Jeep does not have the towing package you will want the Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness item # 118786 to control your trailer's lights. This custom-fit connector is designed to plug into your Jeep's wiring harness behind your tail lights to provide you with a 4-flat connector. The custom plugs will only work with the Jeep Unlimited's without the towing package.
To round out your towing setup I recommend the Curt Towing Starter Kit for 2" Hitches item # C45534. This towing kit will provide you with a 2" ball and a fixed ball mount with a 3/4" rise and 2" drop. It also includes a hitch pin and clip, hitch receiver lock with keys, hitch cover, and a storage case.
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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 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
- CURT
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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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