We are in the process of trading in our 32 foot MH and buying a 22 foot Airstream Sport trailer. The GVWR of the trailer is 4500 pounds. The unloaded weight is 3634 pounds with propane and battery. The unloaded tongue weight is 393 pounds with propane and battery.We are planning on getting a Jeep Grand Cherokee with a V8 engine and the tow package to tow it with. That combination is rated to tow 6800 pounds per the Jeep website.Are there any gotcha's we need to be aware of? We will have a WD hitch, sway control, and a brake controller.TIA,Bobbo

Seems like a good combo to me! Spend a couple hours learning how to adjust the WDH and enjoy!

So you're getting THIS Cherokee, right?

I had a TT with a 5000 GVWR that I towed thousands of miles with a V6 Grand Cherokee with no problems. I used an Equalizer WD system and it towed like a dream.

I would try to find one with the new eco diesel! The weight ratings look good either way. Tow away!

I know you didn't ask but for me I'd be looking at a Ford F-150 with ecoboost 3.6 for that. More flexible with the bed and better pulling on passes. Longer wheelbase means smoother tow.

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11 Replies

rjstractor
Nomad
Apr 14, 2017
The Ecodiesel would be a great engine for towing- if you could buy one. As far as I know the 2017 models have not yet been EPA certified for sale.
sam22
Explorer III
Apr 14, 2017
The jeep will tow that just fine..I believe the V8 towing capacity is 7200 lbs and the V6 is 6800. Ignore the people who think you can only tow anything with a truck!
womps
Explorer
Apr 13, 2017
Bobbo wrote:
What is the tow limit on the eco-diesel?

Tow limit on the Eco diesel is 7,200 pounds. You can also get 4 bag air suspension on some models. I have been told this is nice for towing.
Bobbo
Explorer III
Apr 13, 2017
What is the tow limit on the eco-diesel?
WI
Explorer
Apr 13, 2017
Redwoodcamper wrote:
I would try to find one with the new eco diesel! The weight ratings look good either way. Tow away!

Plus one with the ecodiesel - I have one & it's a great vehicle. Comfortable, tows great, economical, etc. I have an Overland with quadra-lift & the combination of WDH makes towing grat.
Bobbo
Explorer III
Apr 13, 2017
SCVJeff wrote:
So you're getting THIS Cherokee, right?

Uh, no. I AM married, and want to stay that way.
Paul_Clancy
Explorer II
Apr 13, 2017
I know you didn't ask but for me I'd be looking at a Ford F-150 with ecoboost 3.6 for that. More flexible with the bed and better pulling on passes. Longer wheelbase means smoother tow.
Redwoodcamper
Explorer
Apr 13, 2017
I would try to find one with the new eco diesel! The weight ratings look good either way. Tow away!
Community Alumni
Apr 13, 2017
I had a TT with a 5000 GVWR that I towed thousands of miles with a V6 Grand Cherokee with no problems. I used an Equalizer WD system and it towed like a dream.
SCVJeff
Explorer
Apr 13, 2017
So you're getting THIS Cherokee, right?