Hi. I had asked about the 08 09 jeep grand cherokee with the diesel. I don't own one but they sound like they might be a good choice but I've been hearing some conflicting things about how good it is at towing. I know it's rated for 7200 but I would really appreciate hearing what people have pulled or tried to pull with these. I know it's less than ideal for my 29 foot TT because of the length but could it handle the weight (6000 or so) if I wanted to pull it occasionally? My wife's durango is what pulls it now. Thanks much for your time.

gschindel wrote: I know it's less than ideal for my 29 foot TT because of the length Not a problem if you are using a Hensley or Propride Connection system.

I've got the 2008 Jeep GC diesel. I pull a 20' Vibe that's around 4,000 lbs. I cruise between 60-65 mph. I use an Equalizer weight distribution and stabilizer hitch set-up. I've travelled all over and spend a lot of time around the Blue Ridge. I pull the TT with ease and am thinking of trading up. I understand that Jeep states the maximum trailer length is 30'. You're not going to break any speed records but I wouldn't worry about it's pulling capacity. The jeep does have a narrower wheelbase so I would definitely recommend weight distribution and sway control. I also spent a lot of time this summer in really hot weather and I didn't notice any difference.

Hi. Thanks much for the reply. That was exactly the kind if info I was looking for.

Years ago, I had a Wrangler CJ-7 that pulled a stock trailer with two horses - with an inline 6 gas engine. I would imagine the diesel could pull more.

Thanks for the replys. Would love though to hear from someone who had towed something closer to my 6000 lbs Thanks for the time.

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Hammerhead
Explorer
Oct 16, 2013
If you are in the market for a new vehicle, the 2014 Grand Cherokees have an ecodiesel option with a 3.0 liter from VM Mitori instead of the Mercedes engine. There's some kind of production delay since there are about 1,700 stacking up in Detroit all stuck in the "final inspection" phase.

Our 2008 Grand Cherokee has about 131,500 miles / 210,000 km and runs fine.

gschindel wrote:
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Love the idea of a quality powertrain like the Mercedes but in something affordable like a jeep. Too bad they don't make them anymore. The ones for sale don't seem to go cheap unless the miles are up there. How many km would be getting to the point were the rest of the jeep would be wearing out? I'd like to find one under 100,000 but I think lots of others would like that too.

Thanks.
yr2017
Explorer
Oct 20, 2013
PAThwacker wrote:
wrangler cj7???

Ya, prolly before your time, that was back when AMC was making them in South Bend and Beloit. CJ-7's were an extended frame of the CJ-5. They had 360cid engines and could pull like a mule. The Wrangler name came along later.
yr2017
Explorer
Oct 20, 2013
Hammerhead wrote:
If you are in the market for a new vehicle, the 2014 Grand Cherokees have an ecodiesel option with a 3.0 liter from VM Mitori instead of the Mercedes engine. There's some kind of production delay since there are about 1,700 stacking up in Detroit all stuck in the "final inspection" phase.

MB doesn't make that small of an engine. They buy them from VM to install in GC and the new Ram 1500. There's a GL350 that I see in the MB dealership twice/year getting an oil change. It's got a VM engine too.

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