IS MY JEEP SAFE TO TOW A CAMPER????
We own a Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4x2 3.7L V6. It is rated to tow 6,200lbs. We are looking to purchase a camper with a "loaded" weight of 6,090lbs or a dry weight of 4,590. They say for our Jeep t...
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Pentastar is a really good engine...I've been towing with mine off and on for many of the 65k mikes I have with my Van. But I tow under 4,000 lbs and it does a heck of a good job...just lock out into fifth gear and make sure that stupid eco leaf is turned off...these things are two different motors with that eco leaf button pushed.
As far as the actual performance of the Pentastar V6 and the Jeep GC platform... I spoke with a man who was towing a 23-25 ft Airstream with his GC and told me that it was a fantastic platform. He said it was stable and pulled much better than the BMW X5 they had before the Jeep. He was using a standard WD hitch with no sway control.
Just do your Diligence and be careful...the Jeep is a very capable platform and will do the job. I am seeing more and more Jeep GC and Durangos being used as TV for TT in my area...one of my neighbors has used a Jeep Commander for years to tow his TT...
Not everyone needs a truck and these new SUV's are coming out with some stout capabilities.
Just be reasonable with the trailer weight, aerodynamics, and vehicle loading...pay attention to the ratings...when everything is dialed in towing is a pure pleasure...I know my Van is.
Thanks!
Jeremiah
As far as the actual performance of the Pentastar V6 and the Jeep GC platform... I spoke with a man who was towing a 23-25 ft Airstream with his GC and told me that it was a fantastic platform. He said it was stable and pulled much better than the BMW X5 they had before the Jeep. He was using a standard WD hitch with no sway control.
Just do your Diligence and be careful...the Jeep is a very capable platform and will do the job. I am seeing more and more Jeep GC and Durangos being used as TV for TT in my area...one of my neighbors has used a Jeep Commander for years to tow his TT...
Not everyone needs a truck and these new SUV's are coming out with some stout capabilities.
Just be reasonable with the trailer weight, aerodynamics, and vehicle loading...pay attention to the ratings...when everything is dialed in towing is a pure pleasure...I know my Van is.
Thanks!
Jeremiah
