Jeep Grand Cherokee W/Towing Package IV
Hey everyone, My wife and I are looking into buying our first travel trailer. Just looking for some advice as we have a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the stock IV towing package. It includes Road Lev...
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You are being wildly optimistic. Not saying you can't keep it under 6k, just not realistic out in the real world.
Look for a trailer with a 6000lb GVWR (not empty weight). Keep in mind battery, water & propane aren't part of the empty weight. That can easily eat up 300-400lb, you only have 200lb of gear, food & clothes in the trailer if you want to stay under 6k with you proposed trailer...and as mentioned, they often come from the factory over the empty weight.
PS: what is the payload sticker on the door jamb say? a trailer at 6000lb, you should have around 800lb on the hitch plus whatever the family weighs plus any bolt on items like running boards plus whatever gear is in the back. Did a quick check and depending on the specifics, you may have as little as 1200lb payload...check your door jamb for the specifics of your truck.
Look for a trailer with a 6000lb GVWR (not empty weight). Keep in mind battery, water & propane aren't part of the empty weight. That can easily eat up 300-400lb, you only have 200lb of gear, food & clothes in the trailer if you want to stay under 6k with you proposed trailer...and as mentioned, they often come from the factory over the empty weight.
PS: what is the payload sticker on the door jamb say? a trailer at 6000lb, you should have around 800lb on the hitch plus whatever the family weighs plus any bolt on items like running boards plus whatever gear is in the back. Did a quick check and depending on the specifics, you may have as little as 1200lb payload...check your door jamb for the specifics of your truck.
