Matching TT to a V6 Jeep Grand Cherokee
I have a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee V6 with factory installed tow package. It has a 3.6L engine with 8 speed auto transmission. 4X4 Here are all of the numbers I could find on the vehicle stickers and ...
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Wow, those are good looking little trailers. Both will work for you just keep in mind that those were dry weights and usually you want to start with gross weight and work backwards. Since both of them have about 2500 pounds of cargo capacity their gross weights are about 6000 pounds, not that you probably would ever have that much but that is what they are rated for. I really liked the Shadow cruiser and I think you will come to appreciate the extra room and the dinette sleeper for guests, should you have them. It also carries a more realistic fresh water tank and had more storage, which is always tight.
Just be aware of those gross weights and be sure not to pile it full of rocks you find or what have you and you will be fine. Trailers are typically a couple hundred pounds heavier from the factory than their dry weight, maybe more if you add A/C. Then fill the water, propane dishes and cooking stuff, bedding etc. and you probably will weigh closer to 5000 pounds. Doable with your rig but that will probably be all you will want to haul. If you went all the way to the full gross weight,(remember the rocks?), you would not find it fun and would run out of tounge weight.
Just be aware of those gross weights and be sure not to pile it full of rocks you find or what have you and you will be fine. Trailers are typically a couple hundred pounds heavier from the factory than their dry weight, maybe more if you add A/C. Then fill the water, propane dishes and cooking stuff, bedding etc. and you probably will weigh closer to 5000 pounds. Doable with your rig but that will probably be all you will want to haul. If you went all the way to the full gross weight,(remember the rocks?), you would not find it fun and would run out of tounge weight.
