Trailer Hitch and 5-Way Wiring Kit Recommendation for 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Updated 07/08/2020 | Published 07/07/2020

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Question:

Hello! I need a hitch, 2inch ball and wiring with a 5-prong flat connector for a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. I am very confused about all the components required. Could you advise me please? The purpose of the hitch is to two a 19foot 2800lb boat. My local Jeep dealer has only backordered hitch parts and they dont know when they might get them in. If you could tell me what parts I need and whether they are in stock, Id be very grateful. Thank you so much!

asked by: Anna V

Expert Reply:

The best hitch we have available for your 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee is the etrailer part # e98901 which has plenty of towing capacity and is mostly hidden as well. For trailer wiring you'd want to start with the part # C56515 which is a 5-way just like what your boat trailer needs.

Since you wanted to do some towing 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.

expert reply by: Jameson C