I'm not sure what the score is on the wiring harnesses, but Mopar only lists the one type now that you have to run up all the way under the vehicle to the fuse box.
That is the one I had to purchase, I may install it tonight.... weather permitting. The hole is drilled through a plastic drain plug under the spare tire, not a big deal or difficult.
It actually looks like a pretty easy installation if you have some ramps.

 

could you post a link to the wiriring harness

 

1. Mopar Part# 05267858AA comes with all 2007/2008 Patriots equipped with the Tow Group. It connects to the tail light assembly and no drilling is required.
   
2. For vehicles that did not come from the factory with the tow group, Mopar Part# 82209280AC is offered. This harness must route directly to the fuse box.

 

I have the same Patriot - 2007 w/ FDII & without the tow package. I purchased the etrailer.com harness #118428 for $55. It has the plug-in connectors that attach to the tail lights and a little control module that mounts behind the driver's tail light with double-sided tape. There is a long wire that you have to run up to the battery to power the trailer lights (via the module) so the trailer doesn't pull it's power from the vehicle's bulb wires. There isn't any drilling (except to mount the ground wire connector behind the driver's tail light), and everything goes together quickly & easily: just pull the tail lights off, attach the harness plugs to the tail light plugs, mount the little black control box by sticking it to the body behind the light fixture, drill a small hole to screw in the ground connector, route the wires throught the rear bumper to the passenger side, connect there, and put the tail lights back in. You've got to run the power wire to the battery & connect the in-line fuse (provided), and you're done.

If you get the parts from www.etrailer.com, go online first and search for a "coupon code" - I got 5% off my order in addition to the free freight by using a code I found.

While you are under there, you might as well paint the muffler, too! Just do the wiring and painting BEFORE you install the hitch - it'll save you some trouble later.

 

the 08's require a different harness.
118446 $50 from Etrailer

 

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dude, im in the process of figuring out what i need to order for my 2008 patriot, and i found out that it depends on the connectors in your driver side tailite ,

if you have the circled connector order part# 118428

if you dont have it order part# 118446

and im figuring on the hidden hitch class iii part# 87422
am i going the right way with this? anyone?

later..,,

ps, note: my buggy does not have any factory towing stuff

pss, and also i have not yet opened my tailite to see what connectors i do or dont have, but ill let you know

 

The trailer tow prep package with the harness, oil cooler, and FULL SIZE spare was a good deal at $250!

 

Yes it was. Love the full size spare. I'm getting my drawtite 2 in. tomorrow am. Having the hitch dealer install it to get it right. I would be all day doing it and screw it up in the end.

 

It's 4 bolts, I hope they don't charge you too much!

 

Thanks for the advice! Installed the hitch (Draw-tite) and wiring (Mopar with drilling and hooking into fuse box & battery) in a little under 2-hours. Looks fine and the wiring works. The only thing still needed is to drill out the tow hook and install it.

 

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hey cgn,
how many connectors are in your tailite housing? 2 or 3?
and did you go up the drivers or pass side to get the wires up front?
thanks,,

 

I just got my Patriot and I ordered the tow pkg. I have the harness in a bag (I would have thought they would have installed it, but anyways), and the spare - though the spare says 'temporary' on it. Is that what yours say, I thought it would have been a regular tire. I haven't even had it out yet to look at

 

I got the off-road package (FDII) so mine came with a full size spare.

 

08 will most likely have the 2 connector and you will need the 118446

 

ah haa!



youre totally correct, my 08 has only 2 conns,
thanks dude

 

I went up the driver's side of the car to connect to the fuse box and battery. I do not know about the connections in the tail light as the new Mopar wiring harness does not connect to the tail lights.

 

whoa, it doesnt? what year is your buggy?

 

By "new" Mopar harness do you mean Mopar Part# 82209280AC?

Mopar Part# 05267858AA comes with all 2007/2008 Patriots equipped with the Tow Group. It connects to the tail light assembly and no drilling is required.

For vehicles that did not come from the factory with the tow group, Mopar Part# 82209280AC is offered.

 

Yes, I used Mopar Part# 82209280AC, which I was told has replaced the orginal wiring harness. I have 2007 FDII and do not have the tow package option, although I do now!:banana:

 

here is a link to the instuctions
http://www.mopar-accessories.com/en-US/imagehandler.ashx?id=1774

I wish it was more then pictures with #'s
Wish it had a better description but I think I am gonna order this harness next week.

Anyone have a part # for the Mopar bracket that the 4 plug fits into @ the hitch??

 

Part Number: 82204602 it's about $7......
I just noticed they list trailer balls for $20.......retarded