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Apr 7, 2017 | 10:56 PM

hockingcountyranger

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What makes up a tow package on a 02 GC? Can I tow a lightweight pop-up camper (1800 lbs.) without it?

Apr 7, 2017 | 11:10 PM

rgr4475

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Year: 2004 WJ, 1998 XJ

Model: Grand Cherokee(WJ)

Engine: 4.7 HO

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Originally Posted by hockingcountyranger

What makes up a tow package on a 02 GC? Can I tow a lightweight pop-up camper (1800 lbs.) without it?

I could be wrong but I believe the ones with tow packages came with transmission coolers and the wiring for lights etc.

More info here.

http://www.wjjeeps.com/trailer.htm

How do you plan to tow anything without a hitch?

Apr 7, 2017 | 11:30 PM

dave1123

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From: Manlius, east of Syracuse, NY

Year: 2000 XJ Sport & WJ Laredo

Model: Grand Cherokee (WJ)

Engine: 4.0L

I believe he means without the tow package itself. The factory tow package consists of a trailer hitch (of course), 3.73 axle gearing, an aux trans cooler, and a lighting package to convert the 6 light system to 4 lights on the trailer. U-Haul and others sell lighting conversion modules. Summit Racing and others sell aux trans coolers. With a light load and locking out O/D, you'd probably be alright towing with the standard 3.55 gearing. Just watch out for the "trans overheat" light on the dash. 3rd gear (O/D disabled) is direct 1:1 gearing.

Last edited by dave1123; Apr 7, 2017 at 11:34 PM.