Towing Grand Cherokee with Gas Ford V10
Hello. I am not new to towing 4 down but we are considering towing our 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4 down with our Thor Hurricane 34B with the Ford V10. Obviously the hitch is rated for 5,000lbs but t...
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Wsm239 wrote:dodge guy wrote:
We tow a 13 Ford Explorer 4WD. Weighs around 5k with 4 bikes and kayaks. I’ve towed into the Colorado Rockies and in the eastern mountains. The V-10 performs good, a tune from 5 star will make perform great! I towed out west without a tune and in the east with a tune. While the factory program does OK, the tune really wakes it up. You will know you have 5k lbs behind you, but it will pull it no problem.
Always use the tow/haul mode towing or not.
Thanks for the response. I am hesitant to tow that close to the limit to be honest, but figured I should get some others opinions before deciding how to proceed.
Honestly, I wouldn’t think twice about it! The V-10 is more than capable! I have my Ipad set up with Dash Command for real time gauges and trans and engine temp are always right where they need to be and have never climbed much past where they normally sit.
