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Re: Jeep Grand Cherokee Payload
Hi jus2shy, Yes, tires are not a weak point. The for tires are rated for a load well over the GVWR. The total is in the 8k lb range. That was actually where I thought the weak point was going to be but turned out it wasn't. They are 107 rated tires. 2149lbs each.423Views0likes0CommentsRe: Jeep Grand Cherokee Payload
So as a follow up in case this might be helpful to someone else, I went and weighed the Jeep today. Full tank of gas, myself the 200lb driver in the vehicle. As bonus I also had my little 2 yr old in a car seat as well as a little bit of cargo I forgot to remove in the back (stroller, few other items). Below are the numbers. This is a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Summit. GVWR off sticker is 6800lbs Scale weight is 5577.5 (Including driver, baby in seat and cargo plus full fuel and fluids) 6800 - 5577.5 = 1222.5 remaining payload capacity. Significantly different than the sticker payload of 1050 even with a little extra cargo and a 200 lb driver.422Views0likes0CommentsJeep Grand Cherokee Payload
Ok, perhaps someone from Jeep is on here who can answer this - or maybe someone has already contacted jeep. Calculating payload is a very simple calculation of GVWR - the weight of the vehicle (curb weight) obviously most accurate if one goes to the scale with a full tank of fuel and the driver. After subtracting that weight from the GVWR you should have an accurate payload number for people and cargo (including trailer hitch transfer). Obviously I'm not talking about the other weights here only payload. So for my 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee, my GVWR right off the sticker is 6800# The curb weight from Jeep for my model is 5210 which results in a payload of 1590 (6800-5210 = 1590). Its not difficult math and this calculation is pretty well established. In fact its right off Jeeps specs sheet: http://www.wk2jeeps.com/2012/2012_wk2_specifications.pdf So my question is why when I look at the carrying capacity sticker on my jeep, it states payload is not to exceed 1050. Anybody know why? Thanks!1.9KViews0likes8Comments
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