Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.); Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle - Jeep Cherokee 2018 User Manual

Engine/Transmission
2.0L Diesel/Automatic
2.0L Diesel/Automatic
2.2L Diesel/Automatic
2.2L Diesel/Automatic
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
Towing limits quoted represent the maximum towing ability of the vehicle at its Gross Combined Mass to restart on a 12% gradient at sea level.

RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)

Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle

Towing Condition
Flat Tow
Dolly Tow
On Trailer
Model
4WD 55 sq ft (5.11 sq m)
4WD with 2–speed PTU
55 sq ft (5.11 sq m)
(4LO)
4WD 55 sq ft (5.11 sq m)
4WD with 2–speed PTU
55 sq ft (5.11 sq m)
(4LO)
provided that the operating speed is restricted to 62 mph (100 km/h) or less.
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds and loads.
The performance and economy of all models will be reduced when used for towing.
Wheels OFF The Ground
NONE
Front
Rear
ALL
Maximum GTW
Frontal Area
(Gross Trailer Wt.)
5,456 lbs (2,475 kg)
5,500 lbs (2,495 kg)
5,500 lbs (2,495 kg)
5,500 lbs (2,495 kg)
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Models
NOT ALLOWED
OK
NOT ALLOWED
OK
Maximum Tongue Wt.
(See Note)
273 lbs (124 kg)
276 lbs (125 kg)
276 lbs (125 kg)
276 lbs (125 kg)
Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Models
NOT ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED
OK
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