Trailer Hitch Classification; Trailer Towing Weights; Trailer Weight Ratings) - Jeep CHEROKEE 2020 Owner's Manual

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RAILER ITCH LASSIFICATION
The following chart provides the industry standard for the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can tow, and should be used to assist you
in selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition.
Class I - Light Duty
Class II - Medium Duty
Class III - Heavy Duty
Class IV - Extra Heavy Duty
Refer to the "Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)" chart for the Maximum Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) towable for your given
drivetrain.
All trailer hitches should be professionally installed on your vehicle.
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RAILER OWING EIGHTS
Engine/Transmission
2.0L Automatic
2.0L Automatic With Trailer Tow
Package
2.4L Automatic With Or Without
Trailer Tow Package
3.2L Automatic
Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions
Class
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AXIMUM RAILER EIGHT
Model
FWD or 4WD 32 sq ft (2.97 sq m)
FWD or 4WD 32 sq ft (2.97 sq m)
FWD or 4WD 32 sq ft (2.97 sq m)
FWD or 4WD 32 sq ft (2.97 sq m)
Max. Trailer Hitch Industry Standards
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ATINGS
Maximum GTW
Frontal Area
(Gross Trailer Wt.)
2,000 lbs (907 kg)
4,000 lbs (1,814 kg)
2,000 lbs (907 kg)
2,000 lbs (907 kg)
STARTING AND OPERATING
2,000 lbs (907 kg)
3,500 lbs (1,587 kg)
6,000 lbs (2,722 kg)
10,000 lbs (4,535 kg)
Maximum Tongue Wt.
(See Note)
200 lbs (90 kg)
400 lbs (181 kg)
200 lbs (90 kg)
200 lbs (90 kg)
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