Recommended Hitch and Wiring Towing Setup for a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Updated 05/10/2016 | Published 05/09/2016

Products Featured in This Question

Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

(847)

$175.58

Curt No-Drill Bracket for 6-Way or 7-Way Round Trailer Connector Mounting Bracket - Long

(321)

$37.44

7- and 4-Pole Trailer Connector Socket w/ Mounting Bracket - Vehicle End

(2654)

$42.54

Question:

I need to know what to buy for my 2015 Jeep Cherokee. I want to add a tow hitch and what ever electrical I need? I do have the electric currently leading to my bumper on my Jeep. Can you tell me the correct hitch and connector to purchase from you? Thansk

asked by: Nathan E

Expert Reply:

Good news! I can help you pick out a towing setup for your 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

I recommend the 2 inch Curt Class III trailer hitch # C13182, because of its increased tongue and towing weight capacities.

The wiring adapter you will need for your Jeep Grand Cherokee is the Hopkins # HM40975. This will take the electrical plug that is already pre-run on your vehicle and give it a socket for a trailer harness. The Hopkins socket will have the 7-way and 4-way plugs which are the two most common trailer connectors.

Another thing you will need when it comes to towing a trailer is a ball mount and ball. You might be interested in 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 ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.

If the ball mount kit does not include a ball mount with the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, check out the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.

I have linked all the above recommended products as well as a few installation videos of them being installed on a 2015 Jeep Cherokee for you to check out.