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jkatz41's avatar
jkatz41
Explorer
Sep 07, 2015

Need help choosing Tow Vehicle

HI everyone. I am so new to RVing, I dont even have my RV or a decent TV yet. I am planning to get a Jayco 19XUD travel trailer, which has a max gross weight of 4250 lbs. Was hoping someone could offer an opinion on the following ideas/questions:

- Thinking of getting Jeep Grand Cherokee with max tow rating of 6200 lbs, with class IV tow package (V6). Would this be reasonable to tow this trailer?

- Would you upgrade to a V8 engine ? The Tow rating goes up to 7200 lbs, and the torque is almost 130 ft-lbs more).

Thanks !
JK
Tow Vehicles
  • ChooChooMan74's avatar
    ChooChooMan74
    Explorer
    Sep 07, 2015
    The Jeep will do it, but I recommend a good weight distribution hitch with built in sway control. My Liberty performed well towing my 2 Roos. But, in my opinion, it was good for trips of less than 4 hours. I did 2 trips in 2 weeks this summer, totally 3500 miles, and we decided it was time for a truck.

    As for the engine, the 3.6 is not a bad engine. Seems like it has some decent power for the size. Of course, you will have happier with the V8 if you plan on towing in mountains. (Of course, you will be smiling more with the EcoDiesel). The V6 will be better on fuel economy for daily driving.

    Edit: Looking at your floor plan, I would just like to mention the front part was similar to my Roo 21BH. I hated having to crawl over the table to get in and out of bed. If it was for a kid or 2, then I think it is easier for a kid to do it. As for me, going to the bathroom a few times a night, it got old quick!

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