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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The GC Overland is the top trim level, which adds weight to the base vehicle, which means less cargo capacity. What does the door sticker say for payload? The tongue weight of the trailer alone may eat up a good portion of that. Wind resistance is a huge factor too--your Jeep would pull a boat that size fairly well, but a TT has FAR more wind resistance than a boat or open car hauler.
I would not want to pull something that size with a V6 unibody SUV. YMMV, but it's going to be a potential white knuckle experience on hills, in bad weather, wind, passing trucks, etc.
If you need a $2200 Hensley to pull a 26' trailer safely, I'd say it's too much length for the TV. Again, YMMV, but I have towed at max capacity or over, and it's no fun.
I would not want to pull something that size with a V6 unibody SUV. YMMV, but it's going to be a potential white knuckle experience on hills, in bad weather, wind, passing trucks, etc.
sch911 wrote:
A WDH with true (non friction) integrated sway control (such as the Hensley)
If you need a $2200 Hensley to pull a 26' trailer safely, I'd say it's too much length for the TV. Again, YMMV, but I have towed at max capacity or over, and it's no fun.
