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How much can I actually tow?

Discussion in 'Towing' started by Whizo, Oct 26, 2020.

  1. Oct 26, 2020 at 7:00 AM
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    We have a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4 that has the 3.6L V6 V. The Towing capacity from jeep is 6200 with a Max payload of 1,270 pounds for the 4WD version with this engine. Can someone explain it to me...what can I tow and what can I add for gear and what is the Difference in the payload vs towing capacity and GVW? Thanks
     
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  2. Oct 26, 2020 at 7:21 AM
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    The easiest way I can explain it payload say for a pick up truck is how many pounds you can put in the bed towing capacity is how many pounds the vehicle is capable of towing/pulling
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    Thanks for the info!

    So if that is the case, I can tow a 5000 pound camper and load it with 1200 pounds of gear, I can pull that with my 6200lb rated Grand Cherokee? Can I still add 1270 pounds of payload in the vehicle?
     
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  4. Oct 26, 2020 at 7:53 AM
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    No, the trailer has a tongue weight that is loading down the rear of the vehicle. If the trailer had say a 600lbs tongue weight you would deduct that from the payload of the vehicle.
     
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    And while you’re prepping the Jeep for some serious towing consider adding an auxiliary AT cooler and maybe a PS cooler. This is a recent project on a non-Jeep but the same can be done 8FE3AC4D-A00E-4A6B-AEB1-02941FDB8B56.jpg
     
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