2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Recommended Parts for Towing a Trailer With Brakes
Question:
Hi, I bought a bolt on class three hitch for my 2023 grand Cherokee L recently for a bike rack. Well now we are looking at getting a light travel trailer to go with it. My vehicle doesn’t have a tow package, so I was curious on what wiring parts I needed to tow our new trailer safely and of course legally? Is there a 7 way RV wire harness and brake controller kit? Or do I buy the 4 way wire harness, 7 way conversion and then the brake controller? Thank you for your time
asked by: Bobby L
Expert Reply:
I'd be happy to help you get your 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L set up for towing a travel trailer with brakes!
In addition to your trailer hitch you'll need a 4-Way, a 7-Way, and a brake controller like you mentioned. For this I recommend the following parts:
- 4-Way # C27BR
- 7-Way # ETBC7L
- Mounting Bracket # C57202
- Brake Controller # C79DR
I really like this setup because it places the brake controller under your vehicle at the back and you adjust the settings via an app on your phone. This means that you get a fully-functioning brake controller that's easy to use and doesn't take up any room in the cabin. If you want to be able to apply the manual override without messing with your phone we also have the Button # C83HR that pairs with the controller.
Now that you have the hitch, wiring, and brake controller figured out we just need to get you a ball mount to complete your towing setup. I really like adjustable ball mounts like what we see with the B&W Tow & Stow 2-Ball Mount # BWTS10033B but they aren't necessary for everyone. I'm attaching a helpful article about ball mounts for you to reference in choosing the right ball mount for your application.
Products Referenced in This Question
B&W Tow & Stow 2-Ball Mount - 2" Hitch - 3" Drop, 3-1/2" Rise - 10K - Black
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- Two Balls
- 2 Inch Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Steel Shank - Matte Black
- Drop - 3 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 10000 lbs GTW
- B and W
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Curt No-Drill Bracket for 6-Way or 7-Way Round Trailer Connector Mounting Bracket - Long
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Wiring
- Mounting Hardware
- Brackets
- 6 Round
- 7 Round
- CURT
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Curt Echo In-Line Bluetooth Brake Controller w/ OneControl App - Up to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Plug-In
- Smartphone App
- Under-Dash
- Up to 4 Axles
- Smartphone Display
- Multiple Trailers
- CURT
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Manual Override Button for Curt Echo Brake Controller
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Override Button
- CURT
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7-Way RV Upgrade Kit for Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 12 Gauge Wires
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Installation Kits
- etrailer
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Vehicle End Connector
- Powered Converter
- No Tow Package
- 4 Flat
- Plug and Lead
- Plug-In
- Hidden
- CURT
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