Trailer And Trailer Tongue Weight - Jeep 2010 Wrangler Owner's Manual

Engine/ Axle
Transmission
3.8L/Manual 4.10
3.8L/ 4.10
Automatic
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
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.

Trailer and Trailer 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
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 side-to-side
which will cause loss of control of vehicle and trailer.
Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of
Model GCWR (Gross
Combined
Wt. Rating)
Four–Door Rubicon 8,248 lbs
Model (4WD) (3 741 kg)
Four–Door Rubicon 8,249 lbs
Model (4WD) (3 742 kg)
Frontal Area
(Gross Trailer
32 sq ft
(2.97 sq m)
32 sq ft
(2.97 sq m)
many trailer accidents. Never exceed the maximum
tongue weight stamped on your trailer hitch.
STARTING AND OPERATING 427
Max. GTW Max. Trailer
Tongue Wt.
Wt.) (See Note)
3,500 lbs 350 lbs
(1 587 kg) (159 kg)
3,500 lbs 350 lbs
(1 587 kg) (159 kg)
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