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cml1818's avatar
cml1818
Explorer
May 15, 2017

Tow with a Jeep 4x4 8 cylinder vs truck?

Hi, we are looking at travel trailers 25' to 29'. We do not have a vehicle for towing yet. We have heard that a Jeep Cherokee 8 with 4x4 would pull 7200#'s. We were interested in the Jeep because when not camping it would be our main vehicle. But, we DO NOT want to take any chances, if it's just OK to tow with. Would you experts please let us know your thoughts? Thanks for your help!!
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  • darsben1's avatar
    darsben1
    Explorer
    May 16, 2017
    Cherokee standard tow capacity is 2000 lbs
    and 4500 if specially equipped

    https://www.jeep.com/model-compare/detailed-chart/?modelYearCode=CUJ201708&variation=1

    But I cannot find the gvwr for them and I think that will limit you to less than 4500 lb trailer
  • The_real_wild1's avatar
    The_real_wild1
    Explorer
    May 15, 2017
    The big issue with the jeep is length. Towing a long trailer with a short vehicle is like the tail wagging the dog. I would suggest a longer truck over the jeep.
  • SoundGuy's avatar
    SoundGuy
    Explorer
    May 15, 2017
    Lwiddis wrote:
    You have heard? What are the Cherokee's specs? From Jeep/Chrysler? What year?


    Well at least they're asking, something not enough newbies do. Agree though, generalities mean little, it's all in the specific numbers for the particular vehicle the OP intends to use for towing.
  • Lwiddis's avatar
    Lwiddis
    Explorer II
    May 15, 2017
    "We have heard that a Jeep Cherokee 8 with 4x4 would pull 7200#'s."

    You have heard? What are the Cherokee's specs? From Jeep/Chrysler? What year?

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