Need Help choosing a TV

[jkatz41]

HI everyone. I am so new to RVing, I dont even have my RV or a decent TV yet. I am planning to get a Jayco 19XUD travel trailer, which has a max gross weight of 4250 lbs. Was hoping someone could offer an opinion on the following ideas/questions:

- Thinking of getting Jeep Grand Cherokee with max tow rating of 6200 lbs, with class IV tow package (V6). Would this be reasonable to tow this trailer?

- Would you upgrade to a V8 engine ? The Tow rating goes up to 7200 lbs, and the torque is almost 130 ft-lbs more).

Thanks !
JK

[MFL]

You can never have too much power when towing. The V6 would probably get the job done, but the V8, with more torque, will do the job much better. If it has 130 ft-lbs more, that will be a huge towing improvement.

You may get better gas mileage towing, with the V8. It won't have to work as hard as the V6. If you will rarely tow, using the vehicle as a daily driver, you may be happier with the smaller motor.

Jerry