Trailer Hitch Classification; Trailer Towing Weights; Ratings) - Jeep CHEROKEE 2023 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
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 Infor-
mation Placard.
Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions
Class
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AXIMUM RAILER EIGHT
Model
FWD or 4WD
4WD
FWD or 4WD
Max. Trailer Hitch Industry Standards
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ATINGS
Frontal Area
32 sq ft (2.97 sq m)
32 sq ft (2.97 sq m) 4,000 lb (1,814 kg)
32 sq ft (2.97 sq m)
2,000 lb (907 kg)
3,500 lb (1,587 kg)
6,000 lb (2,722 kg)
10,000 lb (4,535 kg)
Maximum GTW Maximum TW (See Note)
2,000 lb (907 kg)
400 lb (181 kg)
2,000 lb (907 kg)
200 lb (90 kg)
200 lb (90 kg)