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• Trailer Hitch for 2014 Jeep Cherokee Sport 2.4 L Front Wheel Drive
  The Curt hitch part # C13172 is a fit for your 2014 Jeep Cherokee front wheel drive and would be a really great option as it has plenty of towing capacity and also is mostly hidden since only the hitch opening hangs below the rear bumper.
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• How To Determine Tongue Weight Capacity for a 2014 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk
  Unless otherwise noted your tongue weight capacity would be 450 lbs as the tongue weight capacity for a vehicle is almost always 10 percent of the total trailer weight it can tow. I attached a couple FAQ articles on towing to the right that you might find informative as well.
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• Trailer Hitch Recommendation for Non-Trailhawk 2018 Jeep Cherokee
  The Draw-Tite # DT28MR will only fit Trailhawk models, as they have a different rear bumper. If you attempted to install it on a non-Trailhawk model the bumper would get in the way and prevent you from installing it. For a non-Trailhawk 2018 Jeep Cherokee, I'd recommend the Curt Class III hitch, part # C13172. When installed, the hitch will be mostly concealed behind the bumper with the only visible portions of the hitch being the square receiver tube and the safety chain hoops. The installation...
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• Will Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver Fit 2017 Jeep Cherokee Latitude
  Yes, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13172 you referenced comes with all of the hardware needed to install it. This trailer hitch is compatible with all 2017 Jeep Cherokee models so it will fit your Latitude. In fact, the attached installation video and photo is on this trailer hitch installed on a 2017 Jeep Latitude. If you let me know what you plan on using the trailer hitch for I can make additional recommendations if necessary.
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• Battery Dies After Installing Curt Harness # C56208 On My Vehicle
  There could be a few reasons that is causing your battery to drain after installing The Curt Harness # C56208. I recommend first testing to see if you have a bad converter box. While the fuse is in place, test the 4-way flat connector on the harness without any vehicle lights on using The Hook Probe Circuit Tester # PTW2993. You will need to test each pin. If you're getting a constant power at any of the pins with the vehicle lights off, then the converter box is bad and would need to be...
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• How Much Can My 2016 Jeep Cherokee Latitude Tow When Curt Hitch # C13172 Is Installed
  Even though the Curt Hitch # C13172 is rated to tow up to 5,000 pounds since your vehicle is rated for 4,500 pounds that is the max you can tow. You're only as strong as your weakest component. The Curt trailer hitch has a bolt on installation and has a gloss black powder coat finish that will offer you superior rust resistance. I like this hitch because it is manufactured in The USA. To tow a trailer you will also need a trailer wiring harness. If your vehicle already has the factory...
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• Class III Hitch for 2019 Cherokee Latitude That Requires No Trimming of Fascia or Bumper Cover
  For your 2019 Jeep Cherokee Latitude we have two Class III hitch fits from Curt, parts # C13172 and # C13171. We recently had the chance to install hitch # C13171 on a 2017 Cherokee and that video is linked for your reference. This specific hitch is a less-invasive install than the other but I did contact Curt technical to make certain that no trimming of the bumper cover or rear fascia is needed to mount this on your Cherokee. You'll want the hitch # C13171.
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• Trailer Hitch and Wiring for a 2016 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk
  Since you want a trailer hitch that only has the receiver visible on your 2016 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk I do recommend Curt hitch # C13172. I have linked a video showing installation of the hitch on a Trailhawk model and you can see that only the receiver is visible. If you plan on doing some towing I recommend etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch...
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• Towing Capacity and Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2019 Jeep Cherokee
  I took a look at the online copy of the owner's manual for a 2019 Jeep Cherokee and no matter what engine you have if you do NOT have the Trailer Tow Package the maximum trailer weight you can tow is 2,000 lbs. If you DO have the Trailer Tow Package and have a 2.0L engine your capacity is 4,000 lbs and if you have a 3.2L your capacity is 4,500 lbs. The trailer hitch I highly recommend for your '19 Jeep Cherokee is the etrailer Hitch # e73ZR because it has a concealed crosstube and is a...
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• Will the Curt Hitch part # C13172 and part # C13171 Have Same Ground Clearance
  Both the Curt hitch part # C13172 and the part # C13171 will sit right under the rear bumper of a 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee when installed so one would not have any more ground clearance than the other. The biggest difference between the two is that the # C13172 has a hidden cross tube so it would be less visible when installed. I attached an install video for you to check out for this hitch.
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• What is the Towing Capacity of a 2015 Jeep Cherokee
  If you are ever in doubt about the towing capacity of the vehicle then there is a sure fire way to tell and you will not need to know any of the options the vehicle is equipped with in order to do so. This process includes opening the driver door and looking for a white sticker. This sticker will have a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) and a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) figure. If you take the GVWR and subtract that from the GCWR then that will give you the maximum gross trailer...
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• Trailer Hitch and Wiring Recommendations for a 2017 Jeep Cherokee Latitude
  For your 2017 Jeep Cherokee Latitude Curt hitch # C13172 is a great option. Once installed you will only be able to see the receiver portion of the hitch. Installation of this hitch is not difficult and I am confident you can perform the installation at home. The bolt leaders do indeed come with the hitch. I have included links to the instructions and a video showing an example installation for you. Installation required 8mm, 10mm, 13mm, and 21mm sockets, a 3/4 inch socket, tape measure,...
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• What Size Trailer Can a 2016 Jeep Cherokee Sport Tow
  If the towing capacity of your 2016 Jeep Cherokee Sport with the 2.4 I4 engine is 2,000 lbs then the gross weight of the trailer cannot exceed 2,000 lbs. I am not totally sure what you are looking for as a size clarification but for trailer's under 2,000 lbs you will be looking at options like select Riverside Retros, Forest River Flagstaff E-Pros, Palomino PaloMinis, Jayco Hummingbirds, and Forest River Rockwood Geo Pros. In order to set your Cherokee up for towing you will need a trailer...
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• Determining Rise for Towing Trailer Level
  For your Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13172 on a 2014 Jeep Cherokee, you will have a height from the ground to the inside top of the receiver is 16 inches. I've attached a video that shows this. Then you will simply need to measure from the ground to the underside of your trailer coupler on level ground. Then you will do some simple math. If your hitch height is greater, use a ball mount with a drop--Hitch Height (A) - Coupler Height (B) = Drop (C). However, if your coupler height...
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• Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk
  The closest thing we have to that is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13172. It comes through the fascia but sits slightly below the dual exhaust on a 2015 Jeep Cherokee as you can see in the attached picture and installation video. This is a Class III trailer hitch with a 2" receiver which is best for towing and for use with other accessories. The hitch has a 5,000 lb trailer towing weight and a 750 lb tongue weight which is over the 4,500 lb towing and 450 lb tongue weight rating...
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• Towing Capacity and Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2014 Jeep Cherokee
  I took a look at the owner's manual for a 2014 Jeep Cherokee and it does state on page 535 of the online version that for a 3.2L engine with the trailer tow package the maximum gross trailer weight is 4,500 lbs and tongue weight is 450 lbs. This is just the maximum weight of the trailer and what its tongue weight can be. So for trailer capacity it can be a maximum of 4,500 lbs but tongue weight does not figure into that - tongue weight is separate and is the downward force placed on the...
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• Best Towing Setup for 2017 Jeep Cherokee Without Tow Package
  I do have products that can enhance the towing performance of your vehicle but none of them will be able to give you the towing capacity of models equipped with the factory tow package. For your 2017 Jeep Cherokee, I recommend using the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C13172, with the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness part # C56208, and the Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit part # D13503. These three components are usually the basis of the factory tow package. The...
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• How is Bumper Trimmed on 2016 Jeep Cherokee With Curt Hitch C13172
  There is going to be a small cutout underneath the bumper of your 2016 Jeep Cherokee when Curt hitch # C13172 is installed. If you take a look at the video I've linked and forward to about the 2:25 mark you will be able to see exactly what the trimming process involves. I've also added a photo for you of what the underside of the bumper looks like after it's been trimmed.
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• Towing Capacity of a 2015 Jeep Cherokee Latitude 3.2 Liter with Aftermarket Hitch Installed
  When you see "with trailer tow package" in the owner's manual for the 2015 Jeep Cherokee it is referring to the factory tow package for that vehicle. Factory tow packages vary from manufacturer to manufacturer but it does mean more than just have a hitch and wiring installed. If your Cherokee did not come with the factory trailer tow package then it has a capacity of 2,000 pounds gross trailer weight. If it does have the factory tow package then it is rated for 4,500 pounds gross trailer...
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• Towing Capacity of 2015 Jeep Cherokee Limited
  When towing, you're always going to be limited by the lowest rated component in your towing setup. You'll want to consult your owner's manual and your Jeep dealer, but it looks like from my research that your 2015 Jeep Cherokee Limited without the factory towing package has a towing capacity of 2000-lbs. I would be worried that your horse trailer is going to weight that much unloaded, so it will be considerably more once you start loading horses and cargo inside it. As for a hitch, the...
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• Towing Capacity for 2018 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk with Factory Tow Package
  I took a look at the online version of the owner's manual for your 2018 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk. The manual listed a maximum trailer weight of 4,500 pounds for the Cherokee that is equipped with the 3.2L engine and trailer tow package. I do recommend verifying this information by checking your copy of the manual, as it's possible that you have a different model. If this is correct, then you will have no issue towing the 2,800 pound trailer that you mentioned. It looks like the factory...
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• Towing Capacity of 2016 Jeep Cherokee with 3.2L Engine
  A vehicle's towing capacity is determined by the auto maker and is a function of the ratings of all of the specific equipment installed. The engine, transmission, cooling system, brakes and suspension all affect how much weight a vehicle can safely tow. Slightly different versions of the same base vehicle can sometimes have different towing capacities so it is best to check your own printed manual since this relates to your specific vehicle. It is not possible to bolt on additional towing...
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• Tongue Weight Capacity of a 2017 Jeep Cherokee
  The only way you can transport a motorcycle with your 2017 Jeep Cherokee is if you placed it on a trailer and towed it behind your vehicle. The problem at hand is that your vehicle is not rated for the tongue weight capacity you need to use the motorcycle carrier and motorcycle. Though a trailer hitch like the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C13172 which is a fit for your Cherokee has a 750 lb tongue weight capacity, the vehicle is lower and will need to be the figure you abide by. ...
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch and Wiring Harness for a 2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk
  There are trailer hitches we currently offer for your 2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk. The two are Curt Class-III part # C13172 and # C13171. The one I recommend is part # C13171 because you don't have to trim your fascia. It is custom fit for your 2015 Jeep Trailhawk and has a gross trailer weight of 5,000 pounds and maximum tongue weight of 750 pounds. Please revert to your Owners Manual for the maximum towing and tongue weight capacity and you will always go with the lowest rated component. The...
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