Hitch and Wiring for 2016 Jeep Cherokee Latitude
Question:
I am curious what trailer hitch and wiring kit will I need for a 2016 Jeep cherokee latitude, and if they come with step by step instructions for installation? Here is the vin if you need it 1C4PJMCS9GW211527
asked by: Scott C
Expert Reply:
For a hitch that fits your 2016 Jeep Cherokee Latitude I recommend the etrailer # e62TR. The # DT28MR you were looking at is only designed to fit Trailhawk models. The etrailer hitch has a concealed cross tube so only the receiver will be visible at the back. It also has a matte black finish which gives it a rugged OEM look.
For wiring, the most reliable option is the Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118605. This plugs into the connection points behind your tail lights. Once installed, you will have a 4-way to power your trailer's signal lights.
Since it sounds like you plan on towing you will also need a ball mount like 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.
The hitch and wiring both come with step by step instructions. We also have installation videos on a 2016 Cherokee like yours which you can check out below.
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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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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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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 750 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 6000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 750 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- etrailer
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class IV - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class IV
- 675 lbs TW
- 4500 lbs GTW
- 4500 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 675 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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