Recommended Hitch, Wiring Harness, and No-Drill Brackets for a 2016 Jeep Cherokee
Updated 10/30/2025 | Published 09/30/2025
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Here are the items in my cart. I’m looking to install a hitch and a wire harness to pull a trailer with a 2016 jeep Cherokee, latitude, V6 Please tell me if all items are correct. If not please correct any of those items. C56208. 18144, e62TR
asked by: Brian G
Expert Reply:
Hey Brian, thanks for the information! You did your homework well!
The etrailer Hitch item # e62TR is definitely going to work with your 2016 Jeep Cherokee. It's custom fit and has a 2" receiver.
The Curt item # C56208 is designed to fit the 2016 Jeep Cherokee's without the factory tow package. This custom-fit T-connector plugs into your Jeep's wiring harness behind the rear tail lights. It'll give you a 4-way connector capable of controlling your trailer or accessories lighting functions.
The Mounting Bracket 4-Pole Flat item # 18144 is going to work great with the Curt item # C56208. However, unless you want to drill directly into your hitch or trim you'll also need the No-Drill Mount for Electrical Mounting Bracket item # 18144. This mount has a band clamp that will secure the hitch bracket's and 4-way to the crosstube of the item # e62TR.
I've linked a couple of installation videos below so you can see how to get the hitch and wiring installed. I also attached a photo so you can see the finished product.
What kind of trailer do you? You can add this information and any other questions you have where it says Reply to Jerred H and I'll be happy to answer them.
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Vehicle End Connector
- Powered Converter
- No Tow Package
- 4 Flat
- Plug and Lead
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- Visible
- CURT
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Jerred H.
10/30/2025
Hey Brian, how did the hitch and wiring setup go on your Jeep Cherokee? Did the Curt harness and etrailer hitch fit together the way you expected? Your update could make it easier for others working on the same setup.