Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings); Trailer And Tongue Weight - Jeep COMPASS 2015 Owner's Manual

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Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)

The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain.

Engine/Transmission

2.0L Auto/Man

2.4L Auto/Man

2.4L Auto/Man with Trailer Tow Prep

Package (AHC)

2.4L Auto With Freedom Drive II Off Road

Package (AWL)

NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as

part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and

should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire

and Loading Information placard. Refer to "Tire Safety

Information" in "Starting and Operating" for further

information.

Frontal Area

22 sq ft (2.04 sq m)

32 sq ft (3.0 sq m)

Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.

(Gross Trailer Wt.)

1,000 lbs (450 kg)

2,000 lbs (907 kg)

Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in the

front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the Gross

Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your vehicle.

Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the rear can

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Maximum Tongue

Wt. (See Note)

150 lbs (68 kg)

300 lbs (136 kg)

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