That's seems right on. 40 for the harness. 100 for the receiver

 

Well and the ball hitch, I see many the same price but don't include the chrome ball hitch.

 

Where you finding the whole package for $150?

 

eBay and Amazon, eBay has way more auctions however over Amazon.

 

I may have to look again before sending out my "birthday wish list" then... the one I found on Amazon is $123 for just the hitch! ([ame]http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001EP281E/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=252C4FXAT6VV&coliid=I32906TURKN6WJ&psc=1[/ame])

 

$105 on eBay for the same thing in either the Reese or Curt.
Looks like the Curt you can tow more weight.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Reese-Towpo..._Accessories&fits=Year:2014|Make:Jeep|Model:Patriot&hash=item4ae03892ca&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Curt-Class-..._Accessories&fits=Year:2014|Make:Jeep|Model:Patriot&hash=item1c357b1412&vxp=mtr

 

That Curt is a different model than the one that says it fits my 2009 - I'm not sure what was changed that would make a difference between the years though. That one says it does not fit a 2009 Pat for whatever reason.
Thanks for the info anyway!

 

That ball/hitch pin is the wackiest thing I've ever seen!

The hitch opening ends up around 15" off the ground, now add the rise that thing has and your trailer is going to need 30" wheels to even hope to pull level.

 

I've been considering a hitch also. I've been looking at the Curt. It seems like the best bang for the buck. I won't be towing anything, just using it as insurance to lessen damage from rear impacts.

 

for protection of the bumper
i use a hitch step like this,
also for light/moderate towing works fine as a tow point

 

Yes if you search eBay for a 2009 you will find the same one for your model for the same price.

 

Ok.

Curt's website lists model #13081 - the one in that eBay listing - as being for 2011+ while model #13548 is listed for 2007-2010.

Again, I don't know what the difference is - from the pictures it appears the holes to the rear in the mounting plates are elongated in the 13081 model and not in the 13548 model... but the 13548 model is more expensive for whatever reason.

Regardless - thanks for the info.