Researching Jeep Cherokee Tow Package
12-21-2016, 01:21 PM
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Researching Jeep Cherokee Tow Package
I have been looking at getting a Jeep Cherokee specifically a V6 with the Towing Package.
If I get a 3.2L/Automatic FWD or 4WD Cherokee with 2,000 Maximum GTW and have the dealership install the tow package does that officially give my cherokee a 4,500 lbs Maximum GTW?
If I get a 3.2L/Automatic FWD or 4WD Cherokee with 2,000 Maximum GTW and have the dealership install the tow package does that officially give my cherokee a 4,500 lbs Maximum GTW?
12-21-2016, 06:42 PM
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12-21-2016, 07:16 PM
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Ok. This forum is more directed at the older cherokees. But I'm sure we can help with this situation. What are you looking to tow?
12-22-2016, 01:26 AM
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No adding a hitch is not a tow package,A tow package will have a trans cooler and a different gear ratio that is better for towing.And remember its a unibody car really so towing that much with it wouldn't be a good idea to me.Keep in mind over 2k in weight towing you need trailer brakes also.
12-22-2016, 07:03 AM
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This is for a 13" scamp camper, so around 2500 lbs. We opted in for the electric brakes and they have sent me the preferred brake controller for their camper. I am looking for something small with some tow capacity. I have an outback right now but I would have to nickle and dime every lb on the hitch. If I had a vehicle roughly the size of the OB that had some wiggle room in the GVWR area, I would feel better about towing it.
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This is for a 13" scamp camper, so around 2500 lbs. We opted in for the electric brakes and they have sent me the preferred brake controller for their camper. I am looking for something small with some tow capacity. I have an outback right now but I would have to nickle and dime every lb on the hitch. If I had a vehicle roughly the size of the OB that had some wiggle room in the GVWR area, I would feel better about towing it.
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12-22-2016, 11:07 AM
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I use my 2004 WJ Overland Edition as a DD and tow with it as it came with the tow package. Class IV Hitch, D30/D44a with 3.73 gears, 4.7L HO V-8 engine, HD Suspension, Trans & Oil coolers.
I tow a much heaver trailer 18' all steel race car/XJ hauler. Does an excellent job of towing and much more heavy duty than the newer ones.
I tow a much heaver trailer 18' all steel race car/XJ hauler. Does an excellent job of towing and much more heavy duty than the newer ones.
12-23-2016, 01:07 AM
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Like i said adding a hitch don't count as a towing package.And if the d.o.t. pulls you over they open your driver door and look up the towing weight on that sticker.If your one pound over that you get a fine and have to drop the trailer and come back with something bigger.
12-23-2016, 07:00 PM
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My dad got the new Cherokee with the V6 over the summer. He had the dealership install a "tow package". I'm not sure what that included exactly but I do know that they put a different bumper on the back. Anyway, he doesn't really do any heavy towing, just a vintage travel trailer which is ~2000 lbs. He loves it and is happy. Hopefully this helps.