This video helped me so much. I installed a trailer hitch myself and couldn't figure out where the screws go inside the rear wheel bumper facia. Now I know, 10mm, 7mm and 8mm. Again thanks so much
Good video and thank you for sharing. But, I found that you really only need to take the rear bumper fascia off. I did that by poking the plastic clips with a standard (flat head) screwdriver, moving the heat plate enough to get the final three white clips on the passenger side and saved a ton of time and effort.
Absolutely spot on instructions. Thank you for making this easy. Hitch looks amazing and was not terribly difficult at all. Only part I’ve not figured out is how to reinstall the plastic rivets. The end doesn’t fit my rivet gun. Thanks, again!
Hey, this video is awesome. Seriously. Took me about 3 - 3.5 hrs mainly due to not having the greatest tools in the world and having to exercise some ingenuity but overall it was fairly easy. Anyways, this vid was super helpful and I feel like I owe the guy that made it dinner! Thanks!
Hey There, Glad we could help! Everything came direct from Mopar. It was all factory fit and the harness at 7:57 was installed from Factory. Cheers, Team Modula
Also a note for everyone..if you install this hitch, you WILL have the higher factory tow weight rating. If you go with an aftermarket hitch like the Curt, then you will have the lower tow weight rating.
I have a 2021 SRT. Am I correct to understand that the hitch, once installed, cannot be covered with the bumper cap? I really didn't want the hitch visible unless in use which would only be used for a bike rack.
Hi Stephen, you are correct. Also be aware that if your SRT has the center exit exhaust there is no hitch that will fit as the tips are directly in the way.
Hi There, I would recommend reaching out to your local dealership and providing your VIN to get a guaranteed fitment answer. Same with the parts, any Mopar store will be able to get you the factory system! Cheers, Team Modula
Does this give the vehicle the same tow capacity as if it were the stock jeep tow package? What is the max tow weight and tongue weight for this hitch?
Not quite. The "full" factory tow package also includes a bigger radiator for cooling, bigger alternator, bigger breaks (and wheels if you didn't start with a package with the 18s) and beefier suspension in the rear at least. No yacth towing out the gate to say the least Edit: not only bigger breaks which need the 18s to fit, but the vented rotors. Shocks and springs shouldn't be too much to do on your own relatively, and if you're like me, it's all coming regardless because any respectable lift kit outclasses the factory suspension by miles.
If you want to tow something heavy the first thing we suggest is to add or upgrade is the transmission cooler. The transmission will take the most abuse when towing heavy and will require heavy duty cooling. The next thing would be an auxiliary oil cooler. These are all things that likely come from the factory when equipped with the max tow package.
Hi there, Mopar does not actually provide any weight capacities for the hitch but they advise that you refer to your vehicles owners manual for the towing capacity and tongue weight!
Hi Ryan, We use a small drill bit to get a pilot hole started, from there we use a knife heated up with a lighter for nice clean cuts. A set of aviation shears can also work great! Cheers, Team Modula
Any specific place I need to be looking for the trailer wiring? I have a 2018 limited and I do not see the wiring. I've read they stopped including the wiring mid-2018
The USCAR plug is a fairly large round connector. It is usually tucked up behind the bumper on the driver side. It can be tricky to locate, take a light under with you. The harness is also not always present as it is part of a "tow prep package".
apparently the new jeeps dont come with factory wiring for trailers anymore. unless you have it on when you buy it.. this video shows the factory harness was already installed.. my 2021 doesn't even have one
We've heard there are apps that can be purchased to do this. Generally you will also need to buy patch cables also. Rumor has it this might cost a little more than going to the stealership, but may allow you to make other changes to your vehicles programming.
@@ModulaRacks I used a obd2 scan tool with Bluetooth. Total cost is $10 for the scanner and I paid $23 to register my vehicle with Jscan. Took less than 10 minutes to get my trailer lights turned on.
@@ModulaRacks How to video to activate the trailer lights without going to the dealer. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-0KBsU5Hls-I.html
I swear it looks like you could remove that bottom section only not the entire bumper plus rivets by going on the underside and taking some needle nose to those clips on the lower section + the couple of 10mm bolts on the side on my 2017. I may be crazy cause I can't find a single video on youtube where they don't take the entire bumper off. Maybe a chance for me to do a new video? I wonder if anyone has tried it just removing the lower section.
I'm sorry to break it to you and it may be different on earlier models(I cant tell if yours has the bottom section or not) but on 2017 model limited, you only have to remove the lower black section vs the entire rear bumper and it's much much easier to take that off with just some little white clips that can be removed quite easily from the backside with a small screwdriver pressing the tab and lightly pushing up. I installed an OEM factory hitch on my 2017 limited this morning 3/19/2022 by only removing the bottom section. Cutting the insert was the toughest part and most time consuming too. I was wishing for a dremmel cutting tool but I dont have one unfortunately. I tried heating the razor with a candle after my lighter gave up and that worked better than nothing. Torqued the bolts per your video at 90 ft lbs. My eyes are so old they wont do 89. I appreciate your hard work. Thank you Here is a link to my completed bumper...the black section at the bottom can be removed photos.app.goo.gl/kK7JNFNhLBPmQEqy8
@@ModulaRacks your video still helped....thank you for providing it...I said back side but meant underside I think...like not from the outside...from the inside. There should be some little white clips. You'll see what I'm talking about
Man... My pressure clips on the fender flares did NOT want to come out. I wish you'd have shown a little bit of that process instead of the FoodTV style "we're gonna XYZ" and then cut to "we have it done and now we're gonna..."
I removed the pop clips at the top of the fender flare, removed the one alligator clip at the bottom, removed the 7mm screw, then proceeded to remove the bumper. Once off, removed the two remaining alligator clips and detached the fender flares from the bumper...
and you don't need the factory wiring harness.. apparently the new jeeps dont come with factory wiring for trailers anymore. unless you have it on when you buy it.. this video shows the factory harness was already installed.. my 2021 doesn't even have one
Hey Jennifer, DO you mean the cap on the factory wiring plug? If so it should be as simple as pulling the plug out. It is in there tight and there might be a little security tab that needs to be released.
Hey Jennifer, DO you mean the cap on the factory wiring plug? If so it should be as simple as pulling the plug out. It is in there tight and there might be a little security tab that needs to be released.
There's much easier way to remove just the lower trim piece on the bumper instead of the hassle of removing the entire bumper. Go to Jeepforums.com and do a search on hitch install.
That's a great tip. It has been a while since we made this video but I seem to remember that this level of trim had a smaller lower fascia and we couldn't have gotten the hitch in. Though... it has been a while.
@@ModulaRacks Very true. It won't work on some facias, but on the late model Limiteds - mine is a 2019 -, it should work. Much easier since you don't have to disconnect all the sensors and replace the rivets.
