Towing With the JK Jeep Wrangler 2007 – Current

Towing With the JK Jeep Wrangler 2007 – Current

Setting up your JK Jeep Wrangler JK 2007 – Current could not get any easier for the DIY-Do it yourself operator! The JK Wrangler was built with better towing capabilities than any other Wrangler to date. Hitches and Wiring is available not only by MOPAR but also as Hitch and Wiring packages with multiple wiring options for easy installation at any budget.

Hitch Installation Instructions:

If you are taking the time to read this article you have already taking the time it would have taken you to install a hitch and wiring kit! The JK Jeep Wrangler 07-currently has been designed for easy installation of a hitch, which simply bolts onto the rear cross member with 4 bolts that come with your new hitch or hitch and wiring set. Step 1) if you’re Wrangler came with a Hook on the rear; this is first removed by simply removing the 3 bolts holding it in place. 2) Next your hitch is slide over the rear cross member and aligned with the pre-drilled hitch mounting holes. 3) Bolts are screwed into the pre-existing mounted holes and then tightened. -Your done! Your hitch is installed! Next step, the wiring…

Wiring Harness installation and options:

Input from many Jeep owners say the wiring installation is the challenge many have. Consider Hitch installation as a DIY-Do it yourself project or a dealer project. Let’s hope this challenge can be set aside by the ease of installation of a Plug in wiring harness for your trailer lighting needs. YES, plug in harness! There is no wire splicing or cutting needed to install a wiring harness on your JK Jeep Wrangler! With that said, any garage or parts store trying to sell you a generic kit is bad news. The couple dollars saved by using a splice-in pigtail is a recipe for later problems due to corrosion, besides the fact you or a technician will be cutting into the factory wiring to install the trailer pigtail!

There are a couple of options for your JK Wrangler trailer Wiring needs that simply plug into the factory wiring which we will discuss in a moment. The Mopar wiring harness is a great harness which has a hard plastic loom over protecting the complete length of the harness, another plus is this harness will snap in place to both the Mopar hitch or Rugged Ridge hitch. Aftermarket plug-in wiring options are also available, these options have the same wiring quality and ease of installation with the main difference being the lack of a wiring loom and the end of the pigtail (the part that hooks into your trailer wiring) does not snap into the Factory hitch or Rugged Ridge hitch, this will need attached by other means such as a Zip-Tie.

Just a couple thoughts in regards to wiring looms: 1) Loom can be locally purchased for about $ 1, loom material is available at most hardware stores like Home Depot, Menards etc. 2) A looms function is to protect wiring from the elements, so is wiring insulation!

Installation- A simple task! You will need a Philips head screwdriver and just a couple minutes of time! 1) Removed the screws from your left taillight assemble and pull your tail light away from your Jeep. 2) Unplug the taillight from the factory harness 3) Plug the Trailer wiring harness into the tail light plug then back into the Jeep Wiring harness and run the wire down under your Jeep to the hitch. 3) Fasten the plug to your Hitch either by snapping in place, or a zip-tie and your ready to tow!