Towing Package Recommendation for a 2010 Jeep Patriot Latitude Edition  

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The Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch that you referenced is confirmed as a fit for your 2010 Jeep Patriot Latitude Edition. This is a Class III hitch that is rated for up to 3,500 pounds of towing capacity.

Please check the towing capacity limitation of your Jeep Patriot, and compare to the weight of your snowmobile trailer loaded and make sure that you do not exceed the lowest rated component within the towing system. Some times the vehicle tow rating is the lowest rated component and can be the limiting factor.

To complete your towing package, I recommend the ballmount kit # EBMK4. This ball mount kit includes is an interchangeable ball system that includes both a 1-7/8 inch and a 2 inch trailer ball, the ball mount, and pin and clip. The components in this system are rated for up to 6,000 pounds.

A confirmed wiring harness for your Patriot I recommend the Tow-Ready # 118552. This wiring harness is a T-One style harness that will plug directly in to the back of your taillights. It is also equipped with a circuit protection system, and a powered modulite that will power the trailer lights directly from your Jeep battery. This will establish a 4-flat wiring connection on your Jeep. You may also want the Tow-Ready 4-flat mounting bracket # 18144 to mount the 4-flat directly to your new hitch on your Jeep.

Trimming the fascia will be required to install this hitch and I have included a video that shows this for your reference. Also please note that if your Patriot is equipped with a factory tow hook that will need to be removed for installation of the hitch. After installation of the hitch is complete you can re-install the tow hook.

I have included links to the products mentioned above, several demonstration and installation videos, and a helpful article that details the different components needed for towing a trailer for your reference.

expert reply by: Rachael H

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