Recommended Hitch, Wiring, and Brake Controller for 2024 Jeep Compass
Question:
I need a hitch and whatever else is required to tow a trailer with brakes. I have a 2024 Jeep Compass. Please help me out here and thanks.
asked by: Charles B
Expert Reply:
Towing a trailer with brakes will require adding a hitch, 7-way wiring, and a brake controller to your 2024 Jeep Compass. I recommend the following:
-etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e48AR
-Curt Powered Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C59236
-Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller # ETBC7
-Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller # RED24FR
The etrailer hitch is a Class III hitch with a bolt-on installation. It has a matte black powder coat finish for a rugged look and comes with a limited lifetime warranty. The Curt wiring harness will give you a 4-way which is the first step to adding a 7-way. The # ETBC7 comes with the adapter, wiring, and everything else you need to upgrade your 4-way to a 7-way.
The Liberty is a simple and reliable brake controller that won't take up a lot of space in your vehicle. The main unit installs behind the dash so you only see the knob. This also gives it an OEM look. The knob acts as the manual override and controls the braking power. You will also need the # RED69FR for installation.
In order to complete your setup you will also need a ball mount. Check out the etrailer Ball Mount Kit # 989900. This kit has two ball mounts, one with a 3/4" rise or 2" drop and the other with a 2-3/4" rise or 4" drop. It also comes with a 1-7/8" and 2" ball, as well as a ball mount bag to store everything in.
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 Powered Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Converter
- Universal Fit
- 4 Flat
- 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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Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller - Dash Knob - 1 to 2 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Dash-Mounted Knob
- Hidden
- Up to 2 Axles
- Indicator Lights
- Redarc
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Universal Wiring Harness for Redarc Tow-Pro Trailer Brake Controllers
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Wiring Adapter
- Redarc
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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
- 4000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- etrailer
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