Trailer And Tongue Weight - Jeep CHEROKEE 2020 Owner's Manual

274 STARTING AND OPERATING
Engine/Transmission
3.2L Automatic With Trailer Tow
Package
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.
T A T W
RAILER ND ONGUE EIGHT
Never exceed the maximum tongue weight
stamped on your bumper or trailer hitch.
Weight Distribution
Model Frontal Area
FWD or 4WD 39.44 sq ft (3.66 sq m)
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
CAUTION!
Always load a trailer with 60% of the weight in
the front of the trailer. This places 10% 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.
Maximum GTW Maximum Tongue Wt.
(Gross Trailer Wt.)
4,500 lbs (2,041 kg)
Consider the following items when computing
the weight on the rear axle of the vehicle:
The tongue weight of the trailer.
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The weight of any other type of cargo or

equipment put in or on your vehicle.
The weight of the driver and all passengers.
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(See Note)
450 lbs (204 kg)