which jeep grand cherokee is best
Hi we are about to purchase our first TT and will need a new TV also. We are looking at the Jeep Grand Cherokee, but can't decide on which engine or drivetrain, its between the diesel and the V8 hemi. looking here:
http://www.jeep.com/en/jeep_capabilities/towing/#GrandCherokee2Tab*
shows the payload and towing capability of the V8 and diesel and 2WD vs 4WD. here is a summary:
engine drive towing payload
v8 2wd 7400 1170
4wd 7200 1290
diesel 2wd 7400 1160
4wd 7200 1270
The diesel comes with a 3.45 axle ratio and the V8 is 3.09.
v8 is 360hp, 390lb ft torque
diesel is 240hp 420 torque
The TT we are looking at is the Winnebago 2101FBS which has a dry weight listed as 3840, but it looks like actual ones are closer to 4000 lbs.
The payload in the TV will be 2 adults and a dog and maybe 50 pounds of stuff, so about 500 lbs.
Which combination of engine and 2/4wd is going to be our best bet for towing? We plan on traveling west through the mountains at some point. We will also be using the vehicle every day for commuting.
If the 4wd option had the same payload capacity then I would not even consider it, as 4wd is going to be more maintenance in the long run.
The diesel costs more up front, but may pay for itself over time in gas mileage.
http://www.jeep.com/en/jeep_capabilities/towing/#GrandCherokee2Tab*
shows the payload and towing capability of the V8 and diesel and 2WD vs 4WD. here is a summary:
engine drive towing payload
v8 2wd 7400 1170
4wd 7200 1290
diesel 2wd 7400 1160
4wd 7200 1270
The diesel comes with a 3.45 axle ratio and the V8 is 3.09.
v8 is 360hp, 390lb ft torque
diesel is 240hp 420 torque
The TT we are looking at is the Winnebago 2101FBS which has a dry weight listed as 3840, but it looks like actual ones are closer to 4000 lbs.
The payload in the TV will be 2 adults and a dog and maybe 50 pounds of stuff, so about 500 lbs.
Which combination of engine and 2/4wd is going to be our best bet for towing? We plan on traveling west through the mountains at some point. We will also be using the vehicle every day for commuting.
If the 4wd option had the same payload capacity then I would not even consider it, as 4wd is going to be more maintenance in the long run.
The diesel costs more up front, but may pay for itself over time in gas mileage.
