Recommended Brake Controller and Wiring for 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L

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Hi. What brake Controller do I need for my 2023 Grand Cherokee L , Overland, to tow a trailer and do I need a wiring harness? Thank you

asked by: Gary H

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If your 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L does not have wiring you will need to add it to use a brake controller. The first thing you need is the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # TK39VR for a 4-way. From there, you need the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller # ETBC7. This kit comes with the adapter, wiring, and everything else required to upgrade the connector to a 7-way.

Once your 7-way is installed you can add a brake controller. I recommend the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller # RED52VR. The main unit of this brake controller installs behind the dash with only the control knob visible in the cab of the vehicle. This gives it a nice clean factory look, while taking up minimal space. The knob controls the braking power and also acts as the manual override.

expert reply by: Robin H

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Answer 1

Hey, Kevin. I'm really sorry to hear that you're having so many issues with the other style of mirrors. There is a clamp on mirror, part #CM11980. It will clamp on the outer shell of the mirrors. I included some pics of how the are supposed…

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Answer 2

Curt has a brake controller install harness that fits your 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L with the part #C51446 which you could use with a Curt brake controller like the Triflex part #C51140. To find the connector in your vehicle you'll need to drop…

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Hi Andrew; there won't be a factory tow port since you don't have the tow package. The #RED69FR wiring harness you ordered splices in for the installation of the #RED24FR. It will be very similar to the installation video I attached below…

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Answer 4

The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L with the factory tow package does not come with a brake controller so you will need to add one. The reason you don't see a listing with the factory tow package is because there are no custom wiring harnesses that…

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Getting the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite #RED44FR installed on your 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee will actually be pretty easy since you have the factory towing package. This will require the #331-TPH-017 adapter as Redarc does not have a pigtail specifically for…

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Answer 6

So the Plug-and-Play Wiring Harness for Redarc Tow-Pro Trailer Brake Controllers #RED77FR is the same thing as TPH-004, but it's not compatible with your vehicle. Redarc does also state this on their website so I'm not sure who you spoke with…

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You're right, the mounting bracket is unique (in a good way) for the Curt TriFlex NEXT Trailer Brake Controller #C24VV. The bracket is smaller and all you do is put the included adhesive tape on the bracket and stick it wherever you like under…

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By all accounts the Curt Spectrum Trailer Brake Controller #C51170 works well and is easy to use and install on most vehicles. It is a brand new item so not a lot of feedback has come in on it. I did learn a few things though after speaking with our…

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Answer 9

The 2020 Chevy Colorado 4x4 can be flat towed. The 2wd version cannot. The owners manual on page 300 states to " Only dinghy tow four-wheel-drive vehicles that have an N (Neutral) and a Four-Wheel Drive Low (4 (n) setting." On the dial you…

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Answer 10

The factory brake controller connector on your 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee is located under the dash behind the hood latch, as shown in the provided photo. Keep in mind, the connector will only be there if the vehicle has the factory tow package which…

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Answer 11

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 12

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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