Depends on what you are towing. Different size balls fit different size trailers. Remember though that the towing capacity of the Trailhawk without the towing kit from the manufacturer is 2000 lbs.
I'm wondering how many inches the bottom of the channel is to the ground thanks. But mines a limited not sure if this can even be done with 2016 Cherokee limited?
The Trailhawk is supposed to have more clearance than the limited, by about an inch or so. The advantage when adding this hitch to the Trailhawk is that it already has a knockout in the rear bumper so it gives a very clean look. With any of the others you would have to cut away part of your bumper and if not done correctly would certainly leave an ugly opening.
Awesome video - I've been contemplating purchasing this hitch but was a bit worried I would have trouble installing it - your video removed my doubts!!
Ok, nice video !! I have a trailhawk compass 2019 can you take a look at and see what could be done and what hitch will be the most accurate. I have looked around for videos and there are NONE available , please help. Thanks indeed. William/
I bought one from Amazon labeled for the 2016 trailhawk and it was an underneath one not a stealth one. It didn't fit. I'll have to order the proper one soon
Without the Trailer Tow package your Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk has a pulling capacity of 2000 lbs. So if the jet ski's plus the trailer are below 2000 lbs you should be fine according to the specs that I've read. But you should check for yourself, as I'm not responsible for this information.
When you had the bumper cover off. Did you happen to see a gray connector for the hitch plug? Etrailer told me that jeep sometimes installs the harness at the factory.
Unfortunately I did not. I wish I had. However, I wasn't expecting to see one so I wasn't looking, but I would think I would have noticed had there been one there.
Thank you. Very helpful Video. Got mine installed without too much problem by following the steps in the video. Did you see four small metal clips came out when you had the bumper cover off? I do not know where they belong. Thank you again.
I don't remember a lot of fine details of it, but I know that there were several clips involved. In my case it seems that all of them stayed in place for the reassembly. Sorry, I know that's not much help, but if you have four small clips that you don't know where they belong you could try watching my video closely again and seeing if that helps and/or just making a close inspection with some good lighting. Good luck and I'm glad you liked the video and got yours done.
they say without tow package a regular v6 is rated at 2000lb and with tow pack it is 4500 lb. Have you ever priced having complete tow package done for yours?
The 2000 lb limit is what I understand also and no I haven't checked on the price to get the full tow package, but I now have the wiring harness for the trailer connection and I'm going to have that installed by a dealer, so I'll probably ask them then.
I know its 4 months later lol...but to make it 4500lbs compliant, you'll have to add things in the transmission and engine compartment. But I believe it would be around 2k for everything to do
I believe you have been miss lead. If you were to go on Moparpart.com they have the Factory hitch for the Trailhawk. I took have a 2016 Cherokee Trailhaek and just ordered it on friday. They have it on sale for $217 +tax.
The Trailhawk has a cutout with an easily removable filler for where the hitch goes, the Lattitude does not have that, but I believe, though I'm not certain, that if you order the correct kit for the Lattitude you get a template for cutting out the opening and something that goes around that cut out to give you a clean and nice looking edge. Make sure you get the right one. Other than that, I believe it will work for the Lattitude, but I have never tried it. Good luck.
The dealer will do the hitch install "by the book". This video shows a work around that makes it much less time and effort, but there is a small risk that some part of the plastic bumper could get some small damage. So you need to be careful. The "by the book" method is much slower because they have to remove a lot more parts to get to it. I had the dealership install the wiring harness because I wanted it done right without voiding any warranties or putting me at risk for starting a fire. That is also a laborious process and they took three hours to do that. 6 hours total is probably about right if you have them do both the hitch and the wiring. My method took on just the hitch took less than an hour including recording it. If you have help and decent tools, like I did, you could probably do it in 30 minutes.
Trust me. If you have a 2019 Trailhawk, you might want to take it in. This half-hour job becomes a 6 hour job, because you have to take the whole bumper off. A total PITA, undoing all of the clips and screws that hold the plastic pieces together, in almost impossible to reach places.
Thanks for the heads up. I plan to get a hitch in the future so will defently buy it and prob have it installed with the eletrical done with it. Some things I don't mind doing myself but I'm not a sparky...lol
@@likeorasgod Ha. After you have it done, be sure to check the center trim piece above the wheel well. Almost impossible to get it off w/o breaking one of the tabs that hold it on.
Here is an easy way to add a factory type OEM connector www.etrailer.com/partlist.aspx?pc=HM40975-11933,118605,HM40975-11998 Without having to tear up the interior.
When you had the bumper cover off. Did you happen to see a gray connector for the hitch plug? Etrailer told me that jeep sometimes installs the harness at the factory.
Thank you for the video..I feel confident even a beginner can do it
Great video. Thank you! But one questions still remains - which ball do you install in this receiver?
Depends on what you are towing. Different size balls fit different size trailers. Remember though that the towing capacity of the Trailhawk without the towing kit from the manufacturer is 2000 lbs.
Fantastic tutorial, how you got the plastic bumper out of the way really helped!
Awesome video! This is just what I was looking for. :)
I'm wondering how many inches the bottom of the channel is to the ground thanks. But mines a limited not sure if this can even be done with 2016 Cherokee limited?
The Trailhawk is supposed to have more clearance than the limited, by about an inch or so. The advantage when adding this hitch to the Trailhawk is that it already has a knockout in the rear bumper so it gives a very clean look. With any of the others you would have to cut away part of your bumper and if not done correctly would certainly leave an ugly opening.
Thanks for putting this video together! Short and to the point... informative... thanks again!
Awesome video - I've been contemplating purchasing this hitch but was a bit worried I would have trouble installing it - your video removed my doubts!!
Thanks for the video! Great trick.
Lift kit for the Jeep kl?
What's the difference between a tow hitch with a 2' inch opening?
Ok, nice video !! I have a trailhawk compass 2019 can you take a look at and see what could be done and what hitch will be the most accurate.
I have looked around for videos and there are NONE available , please help. Thanks indeed. William/
I bought one from Amazon labeled for the 2016 trailhawk and it was an underneath one not a stealth one. It didn't fit. I'll have to order the proper one soon
Just a friendly note that the bumper removal is entirely different for the 2019 and beyond
I have 2019. Do you know where could i find the instructions?
Will this hitch receiver let me pull 2 jet skis?
On a trailer?
Without the Trailer Tow package your Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk has a pulling capacity of 2000 lbs. So if the jet ski's plus the trailer are below 2000 lbs you should be fine according to the specs that I've read. But you should check for yourself, as I'm not responsible for this information.
When you had the bumper cover off. Did you happen to see a gray connector for the hitch plug? Etrailer told me that jeep sometimes installs the harness at the factory.
Unfortunately I did not. I wish I had. However, I wasn't expecting to see one so I wasn't looking, but I would think I would have noticed had there been one there.
Thanks for this video, now I can fix the rust and repaint my hitch frame on my trailhawk!
Awesome. I have a Cherokee trailhawk as well. Good vehicles. Really like the highlighting and arrows to show places your talking about.
Thank you. Very helpful Video. Got mine installed without too much problem by following the steps in the video. Did you see four small metal clips came out when you had the bumper cover off? I do not know where they belong. Thank you again.
I don't remember a lot of fine details of it, but I know that there were several clips involved. In my case it seems that all of them stayed in place for the reassembly. Sorry, I know that's not much help, but if you have four small clips that you don't know where they belong you could try watching my video closely again and seeing if that helps and/or just making a close inspection with some good lighting. Good luck and I'm glad you liked the video and got yours done.
does anybody know why the official Mopar instructions indicate that you should remove the old triangle metal plates and install the new ones?
they say without tow package a regular v6 is rated at 2000lb and with tow pack it is 4500 lb. Have you ever priced having complete tow package done for yours?
The 2000 lb limit is what I understand also and no I haven't checked on the price to get the full tow package, but I now have the wiring harness for the trailer connection and I'm going to have that installed by a dealer, so I'll probably ask them then.
I know its 4 months later lol...but to make it 4500lbs compliant, you'll have to add things in the transmission and engine compartment. But I believe it would be around 2k for everything to do
Great Job,Hope You Wire it,And Video Tape it,Thanks
After checking out the wiring I wimped out and took it to the dealer for that and I don't regret it.
This was very helpful. Thank you for your time sir.
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I have a 2016 Trailhawk. Just to let you know Mopar has discontinued making these trailer hitches for some reason. I do not know why but they have.
I believe you have been miss lead. If you were to go on Moparpart.com they have the Factory hitch for the Trailhawk. I took have a 2016 Cherokee Trailhaek and just ordered it on friday. They have it on sale for $217 +tax.
I'm about to pull the trigger on one, hope it's the correct part. www.moparpartscorp.com/oem-parts/mopar-tow-hitch-receiver-class-iii-82213349ad
Im going to try this on Sunday by myself LOL
Well, I wish you the best of luck. It may take you a little longer, but I'll bet you can do it.
Very nice! Looks great.
Did you break any clips when you took it apart?
No. They came apart quite nicely. Maybe my son has just the right touch though.
Would this work on a 2019 Jeep Cherokee Lattitude?
The Trailhawk has a cutout with an easily removable filler for where the hitch goes, the Lattitude does not have that, but I believe, though I'm not certain, that if you order the correct kit for the Lattitude you get a template for cutting out the opening and something that goes around that cut out to give you a clean and nice looking edge. Make sure you get the right one. Other than that, I believe it will work for the Lattitude, but I have never tried it. Good luck.
The body changed for the 2019 model year and you have to remove the whole rear bumper....a real pain in the ass.
Just got told be dealership it take 6 hours with wiring harness to install it. Am I missing something or are lying ???
The dealer will do the hitch install "by the book". This video shows a work around that makes it much less time and effort, but there is a small risk that some part of the plastic bumper could get some small damage. So you need to be careful. The "by the book" method is much slower because they have to remove a lot more parts to get to it. I had the dealership install the wiring harness because I wanted it done right without voiding any warranties or putting me at risk for starting a fire. That is also a laborious process and they took three hours to do that. 6 hours total is probably about right if you have them do both the hitch and the wiring. My method took on just the hitch took less than an hour including recording it. If you have help and decent tools, like I did, you could probably do it in 30 minutes.
love the video scott, keep it up
Trust me. If you have a 2019 Trailhawk, you might want to take it in. This half-hour job becomes a 6 hour job, because you have to take the whole bumper off. A total PITA, undoing all of the clips and screws that hold the plastic pieces together, in almost impossible to reach places.
Does his work around for 2014+ TH's no longer work? (just removing the lower fascia and bend bumper) to remove old metal blank and install hitch?
@@Your-BestNightmare Not on 2019 models.
Thanks for the heads up. I plan to get a hitch in the future so will defently buy it and prob have it installed with the eletrical done with it. Some things I don't mind doing myself but I'm not a sparky...lol
@@likeorasgod Ha. After you have it done, be sure to check the center trim piece above the wheel well. Almost impossible to get it off w/o breaking one of the tabs that hold it on.
Can I purchase the triangle metal brackets from you
I got mine from the junk yard and it didn’t come with them
I'll have to look to see if I kept them. It may be a couple days before I get a chance, but I'll get back with you.
should have got it from the factory, you get a lower final drive ration and a higher tow rating
Well done , and helpful
dont think that will work on a 2019, my bumper looks a little different.. more of a one piece with an insert where the hitch would fit.
That's too bad. I didn't realize that they had changed the 2019 rear bumper. Good luck with whatever you decide to do.
Don L Mine too. 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk
@@chrissaunders4839 There still no good videos on TH-cam showing the install on a 2019+
Here is an easy way to add a factory type OEM connector www.etrailer.com/partlist.aspx?pc=HM40975-11933,118605,HM40975-11998 Without having to tear up the interior.
When you had the bumper cover off. Did you happen to see a gray connector for the hitch plug? Etrailer told me that jeep sometimes installs the harness at the factory.
If you take out the rear left tail light. It should be in there.