johntinacamping wrote:
We have a 2011 Grand Cherokee Limited 4x4 with the 5.7L HEMI and absolutely love it. 7,200lb tow capacity. Plenty of power (both HP and torque) and very comfortable. Towing a 2015 Heartland Mallard M28. Real world experience for us has been great. There are others towing equal trailers with the Grand Cherokee and the EcoDiesel engine. They claim to get better mileage when not towing. We have seen up to 23 mpg on the highway with the HEMI. The only thing we plan to do is to purchase a ProPride hitch next spring to eliminate sway and further enhance our towing comfort. We currently have an EAZlift 1000 weight distribution hitch and dual friction sway control bars. It's great for weight distribution and adequate for sway control but the ProPride will eliminate sway. Naysayers would deny the capability of the Grand Cherokee but our experience says otherwise.
I'm not saying the GC is not capable as a tow vehicle. I've never had a good experience with a Chrysler product in my life, or know anyone who has had. Whatever I get I plan to keep for at least 10 years, and don't want to have constant repairs.
