Towing with my jeep questions....

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Jul 1, 2011 | 07:28 AM

#16

robertj

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From: Herndon, VA

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by dukie564

This is the same methodology Uhaul uses for it's tow behind rentals, and why they won't rent a 6x12 trailer or a car trailer to a person using a cherokee. Our vehicles are VERY light, and not well suited for towing applications.

I guess it may depend on the store, because UHaul rented the 6'x12' dual axle enclosed trailer to me and helped me hook it up to my XJ. I then towed it fully loaded 2,400 miles round trip between Indianapolis and San Antonio. I liked towing it so much with my XJ that I went out and bought my own and proceeded to move the rest of my 3,500 sq ft house one load at a time at a total of 4 more trips without an issue.

To the OP, you can tow up to capacity just fine. See my original advice.

Jul 1, 2011 | 08:22 AM

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Roadmister

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From: Tampa, FL.

Year: 2004 4WD

Model: Grand Cherokee (WJ)

Engine: 4.0 All Factory

I guess this is a personal choice. The voting stands at ?
A few numbers to help in the decision,

Cherokee weighs - 3,100 lbs, Towing rating 5,000 lbs

A steel dual wheel trailer estimated weight - 900 lbs minimum

Small to mid size car weighs 3,000 lbs

Total load - around 4,000 lbs, 1,000 lbs more than the towing vehicle.

Last edited by Roadmister; Jul 1, 2011 at 08:52 AM.