Trailer Towing Weights; Weight Ratings); Trailer And Tongue Weight - Jeep Grand Cherokee 2014 Owner's Manual

430 STARTING AND OPERATING
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
Engine/
Transmission
6.4L Automatic
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.
• Chrysler Group LLC does not recommend using the
run flat feature while driving a vehicle loaded at full
capacity or towing a trailer.
GCWR (Gross
Combined Wt.
Rating)
12,600 lbs 40 sq. ft. (3.72 sq m)
(5 715 kg)
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
Max. GTW (Gross
Frontal Area
Trailer Wt.)
7,200 lbs (3 265 kg)

Trailer And Tongue Weight

Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in
the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the GTW
on the tow hitch of your vehicle. Loads balanced over the
wheels or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway
severely side to side which will cause loss of control of
the vehicle and trailer. Failure to load trailers heavier in
front is the cause of many trailer collisions. Never exceed
the maximum tongue weight stamped on your trailer
hitch.
Max. Trailer Tongue
Wt. (See Note)
500 lbs (227 kg)