Sometimes the moderators move a thread to the class A forum so that they can get more 'hits' then they will move them back where they belong.
Camp104, the new Cherokee is coming out which looks pretty sharp. By pulling up the Jeep site, I see the Patriot starts at $15,995 MSRP which is the best starting price of all the Jeep products.
Previously, automatics that were approved for towing where the ones with the manual transfer case OR a manual tranny. But, checking with the dealer really is your best bet to make sure.
Happy Camping!
MM.