bshpilot wrote:
Olddud wrote:
For newer Wranglers, I believe there is a separate payload capacity, that has nothing to do with towing, other than hitch weight.
Nope...not according to my manual (and there has been no change or improvement since my model year) - they STILL list GCWR, Max GTW (gross trailer wt) & Max Trailer Tongue Wt.
There is no separate "max payload weight"
in fact they continue to use a standard definitions & their only mention of payload is:
Payload
The payload of a vehicle is defined as the allowable load weight a truck can carry, including the weight of the driver, all passengers, options and cargo.
depending on the year model and gearing the current JK GCWR is between 5329 & 8280 w/ a Max Trailer weight of between 3500 & 2000 lbs (again axles, springs & gearing effect these numbers as do mods like tires bumpers winches etc).
my BET (based on a 4200+ lb jeep which is the lightest) you'd never be able to get a 3500 lb trailer connected and still be able to stay under the GCWR because the gearing won't support it (even by the manufactures definition)....by the time you COULD get close to the GCWR the jeep models weight itself has increased such that you be over the GCWR (again).
published & available (free) manuals only cover the last 10 years - http://www.jeep.com/en/owners/manuals/
The JK's have a bigger tow/haul capacity. TJ's were 2k. The shorter wheel base, weaker tranny and weaker axles are contributing factors. The straight 6 engine is great off-road. It would run out of power towing just about anything.
