Recommended 7-Way and Brake Controller for a 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk

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I own a 2019 jeep Cherokee trail hawk 3.2 V6. I already have a aftermarket 4 pin flat end. I want to put a 7 pin on it and a brake controller..the jeep had the connecter under the driver side dashboard..what do I need to do this..

asked by: Darren J

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To add a 7-way connector to your 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk, you will need the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller item # ETBC7. The kit includes a pre-wired 7- and 4-way trailer connector that mounts easily at the rear of your vehicle with an included bracket. This kit is designed for use on a vehicle, like yours with an existing 4-way flat trailer connector and plugs directly into it.

You will then connect the blue wire to the blue wire on the brake controller, connect the black wire to the positive post on the vehicle's battery, the white wire to ground, and the yellow wire to vehicle's reverse circuit if applicable. This will provide you with the ability to control your trailer's brakes and also provide you with a 12v power wire for you trailer's accessory lights.

I have linked an installation video below that will show you how to get this 7-way set up.

It's interesting you have the brake connector plug without the factory tow package. I have linked a picture below that will show you exactly what you'll need to have to use a plug and play adapter incase you're mistaking the port for something else.

If you do indeed have the brake controller adapter, you'll want the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller w/ Custom Harness - Dash Knob item # RED43CR. This is a proportional brake controller that automatically adjusts your trailer's braking based on the deceleration of your Jeep. The Liberty has a unique installation method where the main unit is concealed behind your dash and the only part visible is the control knob, which is the size of a nickel.

If you end up not having the brake controller port will need the item # RED24FR instead, and the Universal Wiring Harness for Redarc Tow-Pro Trailer Brake Controllers item # RED69FR to complete the installation. Item # RED43CR is the complete kit with the plug in adapter.

Please feel free to email me directly or comment below if you have any additional questions.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Answer 1

The plug to connect the #3014-P harness in your 2019 Jeep Cherokee to is behind a black cover that is just to the left of the steering column right above where the carpeting ends. You need to remove the black cover. Check out the picture I attached.…

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

Yes, it will work. You'll just need to cut the Lance 6-pin connector out and rewire it into the etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector item #e99011. Here are the individual functions of that Lance 6-pin:…

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

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Answer 10

To install a Redarc Tow Pro Liberty in your 2023 Toyota Tacoma Sport you will need the following parts: Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller item #RED24FR Plug-and-Play Wiring Harness for Redarc Tow-Pro Trailer Brake Controllers item #RED99FR…

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

Since wire color codes are NOT universal, we always recommend wiring by function, rather than wire color. If you look at the Trailer Wiring FAQ article I have linked you to, you can see some diagrams showing the proper way to wire a vehicle and…

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