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Towing with Overland V8.

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#1 ·
Who's done it? Does the WK2 have accommodations for a trailer brake controller? I noticed the 7 pin plug on the tow package...
 
#2 ·
Limited 5.7 4x4 only not overland but no prob at all. Boat and 6800 pound camper with no prob.
 
#5 ·
I added a electric brake box to my Limited. Tows great.
 
#6 ·
^This. On any model, if you have a 7 pin, tow hitch, and then add a brake controller under the driver dash (below part), you'll be good to go for towing a trailer with brakes.

http://www.etrailer.com/bc-2011_Jeep_Grand+Cherokee.htm

If you're towing a single-axle trailer with no brakes, then you won't need the above part, your trailer harness will then likely attach to the 4 pin which gives you turn signal/brake/turn lights.
 
#7 ·
Draw-Tite Brake Controller for the Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2011 is the one I had installed. Works great so far.

Code: 5500
 
#10 ·
Any photos of this mounted in your Jeep? Where does the harness plug in at? Just planning ahead for when my Overland comes in.
 
#8 ·
Do the controllers shown plug into the Jeep's wiring harness? .....or do you need to install via wire terminals?

I have an old cheapie controller now.....I could take it along....but if I can get a plug and play controller (on both ends) it may be time to upgrade.
 
#9 ·
Anyone tried one of the cushioned ball mounts for towing? Never needed one for use on the truck you don't get a lot of noise because it's so far behind the cab. But I am considering for the jeep, especially my commander because you hear every little bit of play in that hitch when towing anything.
 
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