Best Hidden Trailer Hitch Between Draw-Tite and Curt for 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee With Gas Engine

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Can you help me choose Best hiitch for 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4 6 cyl gas - More concealable the better. Primary use - bike Rack. Note: Choosing between Draw-tite 75713 and Curt 13182 Note that I think in one place your website incorrectly says that Curt 13182 has a tow weight of 6k - but I believe it is 5k and referenced so in other places. Please confirm. Aesthetics/Concealability is most important as is use with bike rack. Would really appreciate your opinion. For some reason DT is demonstrated primarily with Durango and Curt w/ Jeep but I dont know if that means anything. Looking for a good pick of DT75713 on 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4 6 cyl gas. What is tongue weight max for both? Thanks a lot!

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So of the hitches you mentioned, the Draw-Tite # 75713 does not fit a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee with a gas engine, and the Curt # C13182 does not have a concealed crosstube so it would not be a good option for aesthetics as it would be totally visible (I did confirm this has a 6,000 lb towing/600 lb tongue weight). I do have two much better options for your 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee with a gas engine I recommend checking out:

- Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # 75699

- Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13065

Both of these are 2" hitches with a 5,000 lb towing capacity and 500 lb tongue weight capacity. Both are hidden hitches with concealed crosstubes so the only thing that will be noticeable is the receiver. Between the two options I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch # C13065.

You mentioned that you were using this for a bike rack mainly, and since they have equal capacities and functions for towing, what makes the Curt hitch the better option is that is has better bumper and ground clearances. When we test fit both hitches on a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee we found the Curt to have about 3/4" better bumper clearance and 1/2" more ground clearance than the Draw-Tite.

I have added links to the directions as well as video installations of both the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch # 75699 and Curt Trailer Hitch # C13065.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

Hey Gail, thanks for stopping by! For your 2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk you can use the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13171 with the wiring #C56208. This hitch has a max weight capacity of 5,000 lbs, a max tongue weight of 750 lbs, and has a standard…

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Answer 2

Sorry about the confusion. The Curt #C13398 and #C13171 and the etrailer brand #e73ZR would all fit the 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk. Of the various options, a top choice would be the etrailer #e73ZR because once installed it would be the most…

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Answer 3

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…

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Answer 4

Your 2016 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk may have came with a factory hitch, but not every vehicle came with one so you would need to check to be sure. If you need a hitch the most popular one we have that would work great is the Curt part #C13172. This…

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Answer 5

The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" #75699 is a fit for your Jeep and it has the integrated wiring harness bracket mount. The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" #C13182 is also…

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Answer 6

We have confirmed that the Draw Tite part #75699 fits the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited X which is also a fit for the SRT models. This would be the correct fit for your Limited X. I prefer this over the Curt you mentioned as it has only the hitch…

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Answer 7

There are a few trailer hitches available that are confirmed to fit your 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. For the hitch that will provide the most hidden design when mounted at the rear of the vehicle, I recommend the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch…

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Answer 8

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 9

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 10

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 11

According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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Answer 12

Hey Jonathon thank you so much for all of that additional information! To haul your bikes behind your class C Sprinter motorhome, while flat towing your Mini, I recommend the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack item #HLY64FR and the Roadmaster Dual…

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