Recommended Trailer Brake Controller and Weight Distribution Hitch For a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Question:
I have recently moved up to a 7x14 TA cargo trailer from 6x10SA. I have questions on brake controllers and weight distribution hitches. My vehicle is a 2014 Grand Cherokee Overland 5.7 hemi with 7000 lb tow rating I will be towing 5000 lbs factory tow package. I just towed it empty for 450 miles and its a lot different than my single axle. Im looking for advice.
asked by: Scott A
Expert Reply:
Since your 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland has the factory tow package I recommend using the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller # RED24FR which you can connect using the Plug-and-Play Wiring Harness # RED77FR. This is a very simple to use proportional brake controller and it only has a small dash mounted control knob so you will not have a large controller on your dash.
The Fastway e2 Weight Distribution # FA92-00-0800 will help with reduce the amount your rear suspension sags and makes the drive much safer. With this rated for a trailer up to 8,000lbs with 400-800lbs of tongue weight you will be able to have the 10-15% tongue weight when loaded to help the trailer track properly.
You will need either a 2" # EQ91-00-6080 or 2-5/16" # EQ91-00-6100 hitch ball to match your trailer coupler. And The 1-7/8" 12pt Thin Walled Socket # ALL643216 is needed to attach the ball to the hitch head on the Fastway e2.
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1-7/8" 12pt Thin Walled Socket - 3/4" Drive - Chromium-Vanadium Steel
- Hand Tools
- Ratchets and Sockets
- Sockets
- SAE
- 3/4 Inch Drive
- 1-7/8 Inch
- Alloy Steel
- Powerbuilt
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2" Hitch Ball for Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Systems - 8,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/4 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
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2-5/16" Hitch Ball for Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Systems - 10,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-3/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- Equal-i-zer
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Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Trunnion - 8,000 lbs GTW, 800 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 600 lbs
- 700 lbs
- Fastway
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Plug-and-Play Wiring Harness for Redarc Tow-Pro Trailer Brake Controllers
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- Trailer Brake Controller
- Wiring Adapter
- Plugs into Brake Controller
- Vehicle Specific
- Redarc
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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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