Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings); Trailer And Tongue Weight - Jeep Automobile Owner's Manual

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Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)

The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain.
Engine/ GCWR (Gross Combined
Transmission
6.1L Automatic
Note 1 – 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 the "Tire–
Safety Information" section in this manual.
Wt. Rating)
8,800 lbs (3 992 kg)
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross
40 Sq. Ft. (3.72 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg)
square meters)

Trailer and 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
many trailer accidents.
Max. Tongue Wt.
Trailer Wt.)
350 lbs (159 kg)
(See Note 1)