Newbie TT shopper - help? :)

StaticFX wrote:
Ok, we have always wanted a TT but have never really gotten around to taking a step past "we want one" lol. But here we are finally ready to move forward. 2 adults, 1 14 y/o and 3 small dogs

We are getting the 2014 Jeep grand Cherokee Limited (V6) - 6200 lbs rated towing - Class IV hitch with 7/4 pin plug.

Currently looking at:

Keystone Hideout 210LHS - which we have seen and love. (i think) 4500lbs

Crossroads Z-1 211RD - waiting for one to come in (soon) so we can look at it in person - i think its 4200 lbs

My main questions are:

1) I should be fine as far as size/weight - right?

2) they say we need a weight distribution hitch... yes? true? (it sounds like i need it! lol)

3) they said we needed a electric brake control system - The SRT crew at the jeep dealership said NO! if you put that in, it voids the electrical warranty, and it does not need it. The jeep is designed to pull up to 6200 lbs and has larger disc brakes specifically for stopping extra weight.

4) are there any other things we need/dont need? I have NO clue and do not want to get sold something I dont need.

5) anyone have either of these? pros/cons?

Any help would be great! Thank you!

1. No!

2. Yes you will need a decent WDH with sway control.

3. You must, by law, have trailer brakes integrally controlled by the tow vehicle on any trailer over 3,000#. Either you misunderstood or need new Jeep guys who know what they are talking about.

4. There will be lots of things from hoses to chocks etc., but for now get your head wrapped around the fact that your need way more truck or far less trailer.

Both of those trailers are well over 7,000# GVWR and are far to large for your Jeep. Step one, IGNORE all "Dry Weights" as they are worse than useless. You would need a beefy half ton truck with more payload than most to tow either of those trailers. V-6's can tow but not nearly as much trailer as you seek.

Check any potential tow vehicles payload capacity very carefully. That Jeep won't have all that much. Loaded lightly your trailer will likely go down the road at around 6,000# which will generate nearly 800# of tongue weight and you have to add another 100# for the WDH. With 900# hanging off the bumper you simply will not have much if anypay load left to load 3 bodies + dogs and gear, tools etc. For a lot of reasons to include the shorter wheelbase of the Jeep it is less than the optimum tow vehicle especially with a trailer that is north of 7,000#. Good luck! :C

As always.... Opinions and YMMV.