Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailer Hitch Buyer’s Guide (Canada)

Shopping a trailer hitch for a Jeep Grand Cherokee in Canada? This guide walks the WK2 years we publish as landers, shows the CURT receivers and wiring we stock, and keeps the shopping path calm enough to finish in one sitting.

Built for Canadian Grand Cherokee owners. Free shipping on CURT towing gear from Lots of Parts. New to hitches? Start with the buying guide, Class 3 versus Class 4, and wiring guide. Or open the towing guides hub.

Watch these CURT videos first

All four videos are from the official CURT YouTube channel (@curtmfg). Start with the 13065 install for WK2 Grand Cherokees, then use the older 13051 clip only as historical context.

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Install: CURT 13065 on a Grand Cherokee

CURT · Class 3 · WK2 years

See how the popular Class 3 13065 mounts on a WK2 Grand Cherokee before you order. Read SRT, TrackHawk, and diesel exclusions on the product card.

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Context: CURT 13051 on an older Grand Cherokee

CURT · Earlier WJ years

Useful history if you own a late-1990s or early-2000s Grand Cherokee. Our live year landers start in 2012, so confirm older fitment on the product page.

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How to Select a Trailer Hitch

CURT · Hitch class basics

CURT’s short overview of hitch classes and why a vehicle-specific receiver matters on a Grand Cherokee.

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Ball Mount and Trailer Ball

CURT · Drop, rise, ball size

Match drop or rise and ball diameter to your Grand Cherokee’s ride height and trailer coupler after the receiver is on.

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Grand Cherokee generations and hitch shopping

Jeep kept the WK2 Grand Cherokee in market for a long run, then introduced the newer WL body. Hitch part numbers follow the frame and bumper package. Our published year landers cover 2012 through 2021 WK2 years. We do not publish Grand Cherokee L or WL landers yet, so stay honest about what you can click today.

Years What we usually stock
2011–2021 WK2 (and 2022 WK) Class 3: CURT 13065. Read exclusions for SRT, TrackHawk, and diesel. Wiring often starts with CURT 56426 for 2014-and-newer WK2 builds.
2005–2010 WK Class 3: CURT 13251 (excluding SRT8). Class 1 option: CURT 11103 for lighter racks when Class 3 is more hitch than you need.
1999–2004 WJ We still list CURT 13051. Year landers below start at 2012, so confirm older WJ fitment on the product card.

Never exceed Jeep’s tow rating for your engine, axle, and tow package. A hitch brochure cannot raise the vehicle limit.

Jump to your Grand Cherokee year

These are live fitment pages on Lots of Parts. 2022-and-newer WL and Grand Cherokee L landers are not published yet.

Class 3 everyday towing or a lighter Class 1?

Most owners

Class 3 · 2" receiver

The everyday choice for a small camper, boat, or cargo carrier on WK2 years. Stock example: CURT 13065.

  • Confirm SRT, TrackHawk, and diesel notes
  • Still respect Jeep’s tongue-weight limits
Lighter duty

Class 1 · select earlier WK

When you mainly want a bike rack or light carrier on a 2007–2010 WK, look at CURT 11103. It is not a substitute for Class 3 when the trailer rating demands more.

  • Smaller 1.25 inch receiver opening
  • Confirm year coverage on the card

CURT parts we stock for Grand Cherokee

Real store links. Confirm your year and exclusions before you buy.

CURT 13065Class 3 · WK2 years2" rear receiver for 2011–2021 Grand Cherokee and 2022 WK — check exclusions CURT 13251Class 3 · 2005–2010 WKEarlier WK Class 3 — excluding SRT8 CURT 11103Class 1 · select WKLighter receiver for bike racks and small carriers on listed years CURT 13051Class 3 · 1999–2004 WJOlder WJ Class 3 — confirm fitment on the product page CURT 56426Wiring · 2014–2022 WKCommon WK2 lighting harness for years listed on the card

Simple setup steps

Step 1Open your year

Use the year links above so you see the hitch that fits your Grand Cherokee.

Step 2Add lights

Most trailers need a harness. See the wiring guide.

Step 3Pick a ball mount

Match drop or rise. Read the ball mount guide.

Step 4Stay safe

Use a pin or lock. Tips in the lock and safety guide.

Canada checklist

  • Read SRT, TrackHawk, and diesel exclusions on the product page before you click buy.
  • Believe Jeep’s tow rating for your powertrain — it beats any hitch brochure.
  • Plan for salt season — rinse the receiver and plug it in spring.
  • WL and Grand Cherokee L owners should wait for published landers or confirm fitment carefully on product cards, because our year pages stop at 2021 WK2 for now.

Related guides

Hitch Buying GuideClass basics Class 3 versus Class 4When to step up Wiring GuideHarnesses that fit Wrangler Buyer’s GuideAnother popular Jeep Ball Mount GuideDrop and rise Towing Guides HubAll guides

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