Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings); Trailer And Tongue Weight - Jeep Compass 2015 Operating Information Manual

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
When towing a trailer the technically permissible laden weight may be exceeded by not more than 10% or 220 lbs (100 kg), whichever is lower pro-
vided that the operating speed is restricted to 62 mph (100 km/h) or less.
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds
Note 1 – 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.
Frontal Area
22 sq ft (2.04 sq m)
22 sq ft (2.04 sq m)

Trailer And Tongue Weight

NOTE:
The trailer tongue weight must be consid-
ered as part of the combined weight of
occupants and cargo, and should never ex-
ceed the weight referenced on the Tire and
Loading Information placard. The Tire and
Loading Information placard is located on
the drivers door pillar.
Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt.)
2,645 lbs (1,200 kg)
3,307 lbs (1,500 kg)
Max. Tongue Wt. (See Note 1)
132 lbs (60 kg)
165 lbs (75 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 cause
the trailer to sway severely from 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 accidents.
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