This is the first video Ive seen in .... a very very long time as I cant recall the last one - covering this model of Jeep. Which is strange because I always thought these were popular but you never see them covered. So, thanks for doing so!
We bought my wife a 2019 jeep grand Cherokee trailhawk with the 8 speed v6.i pull can-am 4 seater with a 18 foot trail .up interstate 79 in wv to are cabin in webster County wv. It pulls up them mountains no problem at all very happy. The 8 speed transmission makes a big difference. Im waiting on the next gen ram power wagon.
The trailer brake controller in this vid is great. When you buy a Grand cherokee and select the tow package. It now comes with air shocks and it makes for an excellent tow vehicle. Load leveling is excellent and the 3.6 pentastar engine has proven very reliable. Tough to beat this vehicle.
The 3.6/ZF 8 speed isn't the most high tech package out there, but Jeep/Chrysler/Stellantis really has it dialed in to deliver great all around performance in many vehicles.
My daughter has a 2017 GC Laredo with the 3.6 L but without the factory tow package. She had a class 4 hitch receiver and brake controller installed to pull a 2021 Springdale 1750RD with a dry weight of 3414 lbs. She also has a weight distribution hitch because the tongue weight is 520 lbs and causes the GC to squat quite a bit. The GC pulls the trailer great and with the trailer brakes provides plenty of braking power. My only concern would be ascending or descending steep or long grades without the heavy duty cooling package. I would also recommend adding a transmission cooler if you plan on towing in mountainous terrain. Even without the tow package, the GC is a great tow vehicle for trailers about 3500 lbs.
I had the same vehicle. Without the factory tow package, the towing capacity is about 3500 lbs., regardless of the hitch receiver you install. Going over the max tow capacity will eventually damage the rear axle and will do a number on the tires. I upgraded to a 2020 GC Trailhawk with the 5.7L HEMI (comes standard with the factory tow package with class IV hitch receiver) that has a max towing capacity of 7200 lbs. You should never max out the towing capacity, though.
The Dodge Durango sister to the Grand Cherokee does come with an integrated TBC as it is more designed for towing. The GC can tow heavy (even my last gen 2008 GC is rated for 7200lbs) but its not meant to be used as a daily tow vehicle. The Durango is built more for day to day towing. Also the GC does have a tow mode, or at least the last gen does because I use it regularly.
That may explain why there seems to be so few GCs in the used market with the tow package. Without the factory tow package, the GC is rated to pull only 3,500 pounds. Personally, I would think that the tow package should be standard on all but the lowest trim. I understand that the two package is part of the Trailhawk trim, but that trim is not aimed at people who use it as a daily commuter vehicle.
@@JBM425 the v6 grand cherokees without the tow package are rated for 3500lbs, with are rated for 6200lbs (massive cooling increase and revised suspension as well), the hemi models are rated for the 7200lbs regardless. The tow package is NOT part of the trailhawk, its not part of any trim, and I don't know of any vehicle that has the tow package standard for ANY trim, and that includes dually 3500 pickups
Thanks for this very practical introduction to trailer towing. One piece of advice I would offer to 'tow-rookies' is to very closely monitor your trailer's #wheelbearings as they require MUCH more maintenance that the wheel bearings on your car/truck/SUV. Ask me how I know ;-) BTW don't forget to have the spare trailer tire with you at all times as well as a jack and lug wrench that fit the trailer . It is VERY likely that the lug nuts on the trailer are a different size than the ones on the tow vehicle.
If you add 4 adults, 700 lbs, you don't have any more payload for the Jeep and may be over due to the weight of the hitch itself. That would be right at its limit. You also need to consider a antisway bar. You should get the tow package which adds a transmission cooler, electronic control for sway, larger radiator etc.
The redarc brake controller is discreet, easy to self install and perfect high tech to match my 2018 JGC High Altitude Diesel (7200 lb towing) GCs are also self leveling with a tow trailer.
Nice video, well done production quality too. I've always towed boats too and from the lake or maybe town to town with my old Jeep Commander (4.7 and tow package) and never thought too much about it. We got a pop up recently, and I was shopping bigger trailers, and what's really killing me is that while these vehicles can have great tow capacities (something like 6 thousand I think for mine) the payload capacity is really limiting. I believe that my payload capacity is like 1100lbs. For a trailer like you have in the video I would immediately get knocked back to 700lbs with the trailer fully loaded, and then all I have left is room for me and the 3 other members of my family; no gear, no bikes, no luggage. To be fair, even some of the trucks I have seen don't have great payload capacity until you get into the heavier duty vehicles. I'm just a little boggled that they market vehicles with these great towing numbers, but still fairly limited payload capacity. For example, I read recently that a Honda CRV has a towing capacity of 3500lbs, but a payload capacity of 1100lbs. So, even with the lower tow numbers the amount of weight I can *really tow* isn't that far off because of the payload capacity being the limiting factor. I'm not sure what goes into making a bigger payload capacity, but I wish the automakers would pay more attention to it instead of just eye popping towing capacity.
Thanks for your video. The e-pro is a little small, and I've been looking at the Kodiak 201QB, 24' long x8' wide-4100lb & 1400lb cargo, and 465 tongue weight. I would be using the tow vehicle primarily at work, and a full-size truck is too big, so I've been looking at Grand Cherokees with the 5.7 hemi and 7200lb tow rating. After watching this video, I think it should be able to tow that camper fairly well.
The GCs long wheelbase Durango cousin is available with a factory trailer brake controller. I’d love to see more midsize SUV (with the appropriate tow packages) towing this type of trailer (say 4500 to 4500 max loaded weight), it will really provide 3 row crossover buyers with a lot of useful content while they are deciding what to buy.
Im looking to Downside from an ‘05 Yukon to a V6 vehicle that can still tow my 17ft travel trailer which i only tow when camping in the summertime maybe 2-4 times a summer. Im a bit hesitant about a used GC or Durango.Heard they do t age well. I was looking at a midsize GMC Canyon w V6 but some mechanics say stay away from that too. Any thoughts?
I tow my Keystone Bullet (roughly 4K pounds) with 2018 JGC Hemi Trailhawk. No issues whatsoever, plenty of power. I do use WDH with sway control which makes towing a breeze.
I have the grand Cherokee 3.0 diesel. I pulled a car trailer with a small suv on it. I was very surprised how well it did on the 300 mile trip. It pulled with no issues.
Nice video. Interesting combination. Like with anything below a HD truck, it seems like vehicle payload capacity or GVWR is going to be the limiting factor if taking a family and even just bare essentials in the cab. I'd like to see you compare towing with the 4Runner as that has a surprisingly high payload, but power and transmission gearing may be more of an issue.
The wireless brake controller still requires the 7 pin connector to have all 7 wires, wired in correctly. Just be sure to check….if it comes from the factory with the tow package you should be good….just no controller. So you could use it 👍
My 18 grand cherokee Trailhawk pulls very well. The tow package gives you extra cooling, which also helps for offroading. The air suspension levels the vehicle. 8 speed transmission allows for very easy pulling. Overall a very comfortable tower. It pulls slightly better than my 2010 4.0 Nissan Frontier rated for 6500 lbs. The grand cherokee brakes better than the Nissan too. You can upgrade the V6's brakes to the larger brakes from the V8 GC. There are websites with details. I have not found the need.
WOW! Great video and what a phenomenal shirt your dad is wearing! I bet TFL and Mr Truck are a bit jealous, or not brave enough to wear such a colorful shirt?
One thing I love about Jeep Grand Cherokee is where the hitch and 7 pin connector are located. My current Traverse is one I have to duck under it to plug in. Hate that.
That was a pretty good review I have an 03 Astro van with the tow package and we were thinking about getting a truck to tow our 19-footer when in reality we can do it with this one
Getting a truck is not always for the power, wheelbase is also very more important. some midsize SUVs have very powerful engines, but wheelbase is too short.
Great video. A good rule of thumb is...when towing with an SUV, dry weight should not exceed more than half of the towing capacity. I see and hear people maxing out their 4 runners, jeeps, Ect...then wondering why the vehicle doesn't perform or they rolled their trailer.
Good information. Admittedly frustrating, but good to know. So the max amount of trailer you can buy off the lot for this vehicle is really 3100lbs; and then you have to take into account the relatively low payload capacity too when planning a trip.
Thanks TK for a great and very practical review. Firstly I would not have thought of the sport mode for towing either , great solution to a problem! I was looking for videos about towing with the 3.6 Litre gasser so I was really glad to see as a canadian your test drive. My wife and I plan to go down to one vehicle in retirement and we do NOT want it to be a truck or a massive land yacht that handles like crap and barely can fit in a 20 foot garage and costs the earth. So the grand Cherokee fits all of those requirements very nicely and would handle better than a massive Suburban or Expedition. You raise a very valid point and it was my reason for seeking out this niche. As you said when you are driving this suv around empty you are saving what ? Almost 3 litres per 100km over a v8. That adds up. I want to have my cake and eat it too and I’m prepared to put up with this engine downshifting and running in the 3000-3500 range on the hills when occasionally towing to have a versatile vehicle that is rated to tow up to 6200lbs! That is amazing all while getting a combined fuel economy of 11.3 litres per 100km empty. You nailed it , who wants to drive a v8 that sucks fuel while you are running around empty? That is a significant cost. From what I’ve read these 3.6’s have been around a long time and are beefy and bulletproof with 4 bolt main bottom ends. I do get that for lots of towing the v8 shines and yes for lots of towing that is the way to go. I was sad to see the Eco Diesel was not offered in the GC for 2020 any reason why that you know of? Packaging? I don’t get it. I too am anxiously awaiting the reveal of the 2022 this year and wonder if the 3rd gen eco diesel will be in the new GC. Diesels make more sense in Canada because in the summer our diesel is 10 cents a litre cheaper than regular gas. I’ve also heard a rumour of a new 4 cylinder diesel being offered in the GC. That would rival the excellent 2.8 Litre Diesel offered in the Colorado/Canyon. HEARD ANY VALIDATION OF THIS FROM YOUR SOURCES? The grand Cherokee is a versatile package that does many things well.
Awesome video! I have 2019 high altitude with air suspension and the Hemi. I currently tow 26 ft camper weighing around 5700 all in. Thinking about buying another camper, dry weight is 5850, 32 feet long. If I pack everything up plus the family on the car, probably going to be 6200-6300 all in. Do you guys think the Jeep can handle this and it's safe? I also have the WDH. I'm somewhat worried about the length and weight on a bigger camper, but we're only doing small weekend trips an hour or two up the road.
Picked up a new GC L with the 3.6L and tow package. Our trailer will be around 3500 dry, so this video was a perfect demonstration. I actually traded in my Dodge Ram for it, sure truck is better to tow, but is worse 99% of the time
Hey guys, thanks for the informative video. I'm thinking of getting a GC next year (used, of course!) but my research conflicts with one of your comments. You said you selected "sport" mode to change the transmission settings to shift better while towing the trailer, it's my understanding that the vehicle switches to "tow" mode automatically when you connect the harness which changes the shift pattern. Unfortunately it does not have a manual button to perform this function, it runs in the background and turns on and off based on the connection. Just thinking out loud... keep up the good work and keep making those videos!
Good video but would've been better is you towed something a little bigger. Not only is that trailer not realistic for a family... its also alot lighter than the average trailer... not to mention only half of what the jeep is rated to tow. A 5000lb trailer would've been a much more down to earth test.
My mechanic said to stay away from grand cherokees as they have cooling issues. He gets lots of Jeeps in at his shop.he also said he doesn’t really like working on them either.
@garyvanderhoeven808 yes it is. I saw a guy here on CZcams trying to convince people that he had the perfect setup with his Ford explorer and a 24 foot trailer. When in reality he shouldn't have had anything bigger than what's in this video. But he list all the numbers in the beginning, as long as you don't overload the trailer or vehicle with equipment this set up is perfectly safe for the passengers and not too stressful for the vehicle. Something like this is for small families to camp over long weekends.
I just traded my 13 Tacoma with a V6 for a Tundra...you DO NOT want to tow with a V6...my new Tundra is as good on fuel as my Tacoma was. Towing with a V6 will get on your nerves in hilly terrain...like North of Superior and BC. I would really recomend getting a V8...it will be much better towing. I just drove 1600 kms with my brand new Tundra and i was getting 13.6 litres per 100 kms...that is not to bad. I am curious to see how it tows and fuel consumption. My Tacoma was getting about 35 to 40 litres per 100 kms towing our Rockwood Roo...it was super thirsty.
I noticed that in reviewing Grand Cherokee specs. For occasional towing (like once or twice a year), I might stick with the V-6, but if I was towing at least once a month, I might be more inclined to go with a V-8. There isn't a whole lot of tradeoff for the power and the gas mileage.
You are speaking in European And not in American, And your statements are wrong, Are you not from Europe? Or not experienced in your vehicle specifications?
Good luck in the mountains with that. I have a geo pro 19fbs and I was originally towing it with a Honda Pilot AWD, it didn’t work out too well, first off your vehicle will never tow 6200 lbs, second I hope you plan on staying on level ground because you will get a warning light telling you your transmission is to hot and to turn off your engine. What a horrible feeling. You will eventually buy a truck( you might have one already this videos 11 months old) unless you are going short distance on level ground.
Hi all, urgent advice requested. Might be purchasing a 7x14 3000lb dry trailer with a jgc 2020 trailhawk with towing package as my TV. The trailer dealer want me to tow it first and get a feel for it before getting an equalizer, WD and anti-sway. For now the trailer would be 3500 total, in future maybe heavier. What do you guys think? There will be highway driving and some mountains.
Yep ours does, and im wondering if I need to set up my weight distribution hitch since we got rid of a 2013 Explorer and have the 2021 GC. Pull a camper that weighs 3800lbs.
How did the fuel mileage hold up??? I just bought a 2023 (I know this vid is 3 years old....). Thinking of a 3000-4000 travel trailer. It basically gets 19-26 mpg empty. How did yours do???
Hopefully my Cherokee Latitude Plus with the V6 and factory installed tow package can handle a similar type of trailer. It rated at 4500lbs gvwr. Nice tip about using Sport mode.
Good video but the only reason I picked it to estch it, was glossed over too quickly. Which was to learn if the 2015 comes with a system that can tow a big trailer without having to instal electric brakes?? As you seemed to indicate it doesn’t nc it has its own special system?? Is that right?? If so, wouldn’t it be illegal? As I thought all over 750kg had to have electric brakes?? So can you please advise as I’m confused.
If you towing an empty trailer stay home!!!!!!!!! Never use dry weight it’s not realistic. Also, you have 2 6 volt batteries, EQ hitch that’s 200 lbs. the tongue weight of that trailer is going to be over 500 lbs. doesn’t leave you much left. Never tow with an SUV unless it’s a utility trailer. Check the factory hitch weight capacity. Most are 500 max. Those two guys are over 400 lbs Cant bring the kids or any cargo. Flat straight road, no curves, no other traffic. No brake controller???? Illegal. Payload 1050 lbs Tongue weight 500lbs Two guys. 500 lbs This is not a good set up If your over payload insurance and factory warranties are null in void. SUV’s are not a tow vehicle, if it was it would have a factory brake controller. Get a proper tow vehicle for both your and everyone else’s safety
If you want to mess up your SUV. My old boss tried towing his race car with the Armada and blew the motor and killed the transmission. Wasn’t overweight or anywhere near max capacity, they just aren’t made for towing
I tow a 4000 lb + travel trailer with my 2019 Pathfinder. No problems with transmission. You just have to remember whatever tow vehicle you use that you need to take it easy on acceleration from a dead stop.
The Pathfinder also has a Tow Mode. The downside is that it has a CVT transmission, although it seems to have improved with the new model that debuted in 2017. The all-new 2022 Pathfinder trades the CVT for the also somewhat controversial ZF 9-speed tranny.
Yo so I love jeeps and shit but I have a huge question about weight towing engine size suspension bla bla I went from a deleted f250 tt to a 2018 5.7 gr pulling a 19ft camper and if I get a larger camper will it affect towing like my current gc? Dry weight of the camper is 3500 now of course I gotta add clothes dishes towels all that bs too so, I’m squatting the ass end of the gc now and wind is a night mare, but a lovely female companion that loves numbers says we can go from a 19’ to a larger tandem axle camper and she don’t drive and understand that if the gc says 7200 max towing then we should max it out. I’m not like that at all, max towing and tongue weight completely different, so if any one with any advice would be amazing, I got a 18 gc limited 5.7 and I honestly feel she maxed out, in my guesstimation we around 5k now, so will a 6.4 with a tow package adjustable suspension be worth it? And where are the 3.0 diesel gc at? Thanks everyone help me or smack me idc I’d like opinions fact whatever
I just bought a 217 grand Cherokee summit. It has a factory hitch on it. Do I need to add anything to it or is it ready to go? I towed my horse trailer (2,800lbs trailer plus 1,000lb horse) and every time I hit a bump, I’d hear a thump in the backend/ hitch area. I’m not towing anything near it’s limit.. should be ok, right?
How come they don’t make a beefier gc? The towing capacity is the same from 5.7 to 6.4 to 6.2 sc, shit make one with that much power to tow (suspension air ride and shit) and smoke at the strip
God dam go get your your amazing f250 lol oh wait the you blew the head gaskets because you didn’t check the coolant system for a faulty reservoir cap lol 20 bucks woulda saved thousands but no joe blow can delete it for 800 and add horse power now look at us! lol
You guys shut the fuck up, we got a house woman dogs in the keys, god dam never happy lol I seen a Prius that should fit hot air in it just fine and increase fuel economy hahaha omg I crack us up
Sport mode... never would of thought of that! Now that's a great tip guys!
The manual says to use the manual shift option for towing.
This is the first video Ive seen in .... a very very long time as I cant recall the last one - covering this model of Jeep. Which is strange because I always thought these were popular but you never see them covered. So, thanks for doing so!
We bought my wife a 2019 jeep grand Cherokee trailhawk with the 8 speed v6.i pull can-am 4 seater with a 18 foot trail .up interstate 79 in wv to are cabin in webster County wv. It pulls up them mountains no problem at all very happy. The 8 speed transmission makes a big difference. Im waiting on the next gen ram power wagon.
The trailer brake controller in this vid is great. When you buy a Grand cherokee and select the tow package. It now comes with air shocks and it makes for an excellent tow vehicle. Load leveling is excellent and the 3.6 pentastar engine has proven very reliable. Tough to beat this vehicle.
The 3.6/ZF 8 speed isn't the most high tech package out there, but Jeep/Chrysler/Stellantis really has it dialed in to deliver great all around performance in many vehicles.
My daughter has a 2017 GC Laredo with the 3.6 L but without the factory tow package. She had a class 4 hitch receiver and brake controller installed to pull a 2021 Springdale 1750RD with a dry weight of 3414 lbs. She also has a weight distribution hitch because the tongue weight is 520 lbs and causes the GC to squat quite a bit. The GC pulls the trailer great and with the trailer brakes provides plenty of braking power. My only concern would be ascending or descending steep or long grades without the heavy duty cooling package. I would also recommend adding a transmission cooler if you plan on towing in mountainous terrain. Even without the tow package, the GC is a great tow vehicle for trailers about 3500 lbs.
I had the same vehicle. Without the factory tow package, the towing capacity is about 3500 lbs., regardless of the hitch receiver you install. Going over the max tow capacity will eventually damage the rear axle and will do a number on the tires. I upgraded to a 2020 GC Trailhawk with the 5.7L HEMI (comes standard with the factory tow package with class IV hitch receiver) that has a max towing capacity of 7200 lbs. You should never max out the towing capacity, though.
The Dodge Durango sister to the Grand Cherokee does come with an integrated TBC as it is more designed for towing. The GC can tow heavy (even my last gen 2008 GC is rated for 7200lbs) but its not meant to be used as a daily tow vehicle. The Durango is built more for day to day towing. Also the GC does have a tow mode, or at least the last gen does because I use it regularly.
That may explain why there seems to be so few GCs in the used market with the tow package. Without the factory tow package, the GC is rated to pull only 3,500 pounds. Personally, I would think that the tow package should be standard on all but the lowest trim. I understand that the two package is part of the Trailhawk trim, but that trim is not aimed at people who use it as a daily commuter vehicle.
@@JBM425 the v6 grand cherokees without the tow package are rated for 3500lbs, with are rated for 6200lbs (massive cooling increase and revised suspension as well), the hemi models are rated for the 7200lbs regardless.
The tow package is NOT part of the trailhawk, its not part of any trim, and I don't know of any vehicle that has the tow package standard for ANY trim, and that includes dually 3500 pickups
@@james2042the tow package was standard on my 2021 GC TH.
Appreciated the sport mode comment. I have thought that for some time. It does work if you don’t have a tow/haul mode. Great tip.
Thanks for this very practical introduction to trailer towing. One piece of advice I would offer to 'tow-rookies' is to very closely monitor your trailer's #wheelbearings as they require MUCH more maintenance that the wheel bearings on your car/truck/SUV. Ask me how I know ;-) BTW don't forget to have the spare trailer tire with you at all times as well as a jack and lug wrench that fit the trailer . It is VERY likely that the lug nuts on the trailer are a different size than the ones on the tow vehicle.
I know how you know... good advice.
@@TruckKing :)
Hahaha and keep the spare inflated . Ash how do I know
If you add 4 adults, 700 lbs, you don't have any more payload for the Jeep and may be over due to the weight of the hitch itself. That would be right at its limit. You also need to consider a antisway bar. You should get the tow package which adds a transmission cooler, electronic control for sway, larger radiator etc.
The redarc brake controller is discreet, easy to self install and perfect high tech to match my 2018 JGC High Altitude Diesel (7200 lb towing) GCs are also self leveling with a tow trailer.
Nice video, well done production quality too. I've always towed boats too and from the lake or maybe town to town with my old Jeep Commander (4.7 and tow package) and never thought too much about it. We got a pop up recently, and I was shopping bigger trailers, and what's really killing me is that while these vehicles can have great tow capacities (something like 6 thousand I think for mine) the payload capacity is really limiting. I believe that my payload capacity is like 1100lbs. For a trailer like you have in the video I would immediately get knocked back to 700lbs with the trailer fully loaded, and then all I have left is room for me and the 3 other members of my family; no gear, no bikes, no luggage.
To be fair, even some of the trucks I have seen don't have great payload capacity until you get into the heavier duty vehicles. I'm just a little boggled that they market vehicles with these great towing numbers, but still fairly limited payload capacity. For example, I read recently that a Honda CRV has a towing capacity of 3500lbs, but a payload capacity of 1100lbs. So, even with the lower tow numbers the amount of weight I can *really tow* isn't that far off because of the payload capacity being the limiting factor.
I'm not sure what goes into making a bigger payload capacity, but I wish the automakers would pay more attention to it instead of just eye popping towing capacity.
Thanks for your video. The e-pro is a little small, and I've been looking at the Kodiak 201QB, 24' long x8' wide-4100lb & 1400lb cargo, and 465 tongue weight. I would be using the tow vehicle primarily at work, and a full-size truck is too big, so I've been looking at Grand Cherokees with the 5.7 hemi and 7200lb tow rating. After watching this video, I think it should be able to tow that camper fairly well.
The GCs long wheelbase Durango cousin is available with a factory trailer brake controller.
I’d love to see more midsize SUV (with the appropriate tow packages) towing this type of trailer (say 4500 to 4500 max loaded weight), it will really provide 3 row crossover buyers with a lot of useful content while they are deciding what to buy.
Im looking to
Downside from an ‘05 Yukon to a V6 vehicle that can still tow my 17ft travel trailer which i only tow when camping in the summertime maybe 2-4 times a summer. Im a bit hesitant about a used GC or Durango.Heard they do t age well. I was looking at a midsize GMC Canyon w V6 but some mechanics say stay away from that too. Any thoughts?
I tow my Keystone Bullet (roughly 4K pounds) with 2018 JGC Hemi Trailhawk. No issues whatsoever, plenty of power. I do use WDH with sway control which makes towing a breeze.
I have the grand Cherokee 3.0 diesel. I pulled a car trailer with a small suv on it. I was very surprised how well it did on the 300 mile trip. It pulled with no issues.
Piece of cake ! Geo pro approx 3000 lb ! Tow mine behind Toyota Highlander - Easy 19 mpg unless up a mountain ! 🤗
Nice video. Interesting combination. Like with anything below a HD truck, it seems like vehicle payload capacity or GVWR is going to be the limiting factor if taking a family and even just bare essentials in the cab. I'd like to see you compare towing with the 4Runner as that has a surprisingly high payload, but power and transmission gearing may be more of an issue.
The wireless brake controller still requires the 7 pin connector to have all 7 wires, wired in correctly. Just be sure to check….if it comes from the factory with the tow package you should be good….just no controller. So you could use it 👍
Hey Truck King!!!...Hey King Dad!! Good morning guys... Thanks again 😃🏁🏁🏁
My 18 grand cherokee Trailhawk pulls very well. The tow package gives you extra cooling, which also helps for offroading. The air suspension levels the vehicle. 8 speed transmission allows for very easy pulling. Overall a very comfortable tower. It pulls slightly better than my 2010 4.0 Nissan Frontier rated for 6500 lbs. The grand cherokee brakes better than the Nissan too. You can upgrade the V6's brakes to the larger brakes from the V8 GC. There are websites with details. I have not found the need.
Great Video. To add on to the convo, the dodge Durango is basically the same truck and they share a lot of the same parts and chasse.
WOW! Great video and what a phenomenal shirt your dad is wearing! I bet TFL and Mr Truck are a bit jealous, or not brave enough to wear such a colorful shirt?
Well, when you have no hair some colour is a good distraction. Dad
One thing I love about Jeep Grand Cherokee is where the hitch and 7 pin connector are located. My current Traverse is one I have to duck under it to plug in. Hate that.
Love camping. ...would love to live full-time in that setup :o)
That was a pretty good review I have an 03 Astro van with the tow package and we were thinking about getting a truck to tow our 19-footer when in reality we can do it with this one
I've towed a 3500lb trailer with my 2016 highlander, dors super well but I used a weight distribution hitch with a sway control.
That's a solid setup - control would be great.
My wife and I are seriously considering the GC in the North edition.
The GC Limited is nice.
Getting a truck is not always for the power, wheelbase is also very more important. some midsize SUVs have very powerful engines, but wheelbase is too short.
Great video. A good rule of thumb is...when towing with an SUV, dry weight should not exceed more than half of the towing capacity. I see and hear people maxing out their 4 runners, jeeps, Ect...then wondering why the vehicle doesn't perform or they rolled their trailer.
I use about 80 percent...but yours is even better. I know this from personal experience.
@@mikefoehr235 it is always best to be cautious
Good information. Admittedly frustrating, but good to know. So the max amount of trailer you can buy off the lot for this vehicle is really 3100lbs; and then you have to take into account the relatively low payload capacity too when planning a trip.
Love our 06 GC limited with the HEMI. We have towed 6,000lbs with it no problem but yes trailer breaks are a huge help.
Great info!!! Thanks I tow a travel trailer with a 2012 Liberty 4x4. Works great I also have weight distribution hitch.
Thanks TK for a great and very practical review. Firstly I would not have thought of the sport mode for towing either , great solution to a problem! I was looking for videos about towing with the 3.6 Litre gasser so I was really glad to see as a canadian your test drive. My wife and I plan to go down to one vehicle in retirement and we do NOT want it to be a truck or a massive land yacht that handles like crap and barely can fit in a 20 foot garage and costs the earth. So the grand Cherokee fits all of those requirements very nicely and would handle better than a massive Suburban or Expedition. You raise a very valid point and it was my reason for seeking out this niche. As you said when you are driving this suv around empty you are saving what ? Almost 3 litres per 100km over a v8. That adds up. I want to have my cake and eat it too and I’m prepared to put up with this engine downshifting and running in the 3000-3500 range on the hills when occasionally towing to have a versatile vehicle that is rated to tow up to 6200lbs! That is amazing all while getting a combined fuel economy of 11.3 litres per 100km empty. You nailed it , who wants to drive a v8 that sucks fuel while you are running around empty? That is a significant cost. From what I’ve read these 3.6’s have been around a long time and are beefy and bulletproof with 4 bolt main bottom ends. I do get that for lots of towing the v8 shines and yes for lots of towing that is the way to go. I was sad to see the Eco Diesel was not offered in the GC for 2020 any reason why that you know of? Packaging? I don’t get it. I too am anxiously awaiting the reveal of the 2022 this year and wonder if the 3rd gen eco diesel will be in the new GC. Diesels make more sense in Canada because in the summer our diesel is 10 cents a litre cheaper than regular gas. I’ve also heard a rumour of a new 4 cylinder diesel being offered in the GC. That would rival the excellent 2.8 Litre Diesel offered in the Colorado/Canyon. HEARD ANY VALIDATION OF THIS FROM YOUR SOURCES? The grand Cherokee is a versatile package that does many things well.
Yes, we have heard that a diesel is coming to GC soon. Good luck in retirement - it will give you more time for posts! ;)
Awesome video! I have 2019 high altitude with air suspension and the Hemi. I currently tow 26 ft camper weighing around 5700 all in. Thinking about buying another camper, dry weight is 5850, 32 feet long. If I pack everything up plus the family on the car, probably going to be 6200-6300 all in. Do you guys think the Jeep can handle this and it's safe? I also have the WDH. I'm somewhat worried about the length and weight on a bigger camper, but we're only doing small weekend trips an hour or two up the road.
Picked up a new GC L with the 3.6L and tow package. Our trailer will be around 3500 dry, so this video was a perfect demonstration. I actually traded in my Dodge Ram for it, sure truck is better to tow, but is worse 99% of the time
Hey guys, thanks for the informative video. I'm thinking of getting a GC next year (used, of course!) but my research conflicts with one of your comments. You said you selected "sport" mode to change the transmission settings to shift better while towing the trailer, it's my understanding that the vehicle switches to "tow" mode automatically when you connect the harness which changes the shift pattern. Unfortunately it does not have a manual button to perform this function, it runs in the background and turns on and off based on the connection. Just thinking out loud... keep up the good work and keep making those videos!
Good video but would've been better is you towed something a little bigger. Not only is that trailer not realistic for a family... its also alot lighter than the average trailer... not to mention only half of what the jeep is rated to tow. A 5000lb trailer would've been a much more down to earth test.
Ya, honestly my car could tow that. It’s light and it’s all about being able to Stop at high speeds. Put a 28ft boat on there.
Of course, now you have to leave your phone one place, as a brake controller sensor.
My mechanic said to stay away from grand cherokees as they have cooling issues. He gets lots of Jeeps in at his shop.he also said he doesn’t really like working on them either.
That app based brake controller is interesting. It would have been more interesting if he said where it plugs into! :)
My educated guess is on the trailer hitch...but who knows.
I think it's a 7-pin connector extension, that connects to your phone app via bluetooth.
I think this is a pretty good example of a safe trailer set up with a midsize SUV.
Not a safe set up at all,
@garyvanderhoeven808 yes it is. I saw a guy here on CZcams trying to convince people that he had the perfect setup with his Ford explorer and a 24 foot trailer. When in reality he shouldn't have had anything bigger than what's in this video. But he list all the numbers in the beginning, as long as you don't overload the trailer or vehicle with equipment this set up is perfectly safe for the passengers and not too stressful for the vehicle. Something like this is for small families to camp over long weekends.
i think the tow package adds rear load leveling suspension
We have a 2021 GC with the factory tow package and it does have rear load leveling shocks.
Only on certain trims
What kind of equalizer hitch is being used here?
No brake controller.
Oh.
Hummmmm
Uh, oh . . . I think you two fellas exceeded the net carrying capacity of the Grand Cherokee!
Great video and well narrated!
Thank you kindly!
BOOM 💥 ... Great video again Team TK !!!
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I just traded my 13 Tacoma with a V6 for a Tundra...you DO NOT want to tow with a V6...my new Tundra is as good on fuel as my Tacoma was. Towing with a V6 will get on your nerves in hilly terrain...like North of Superior and BC. I would really recomend getting a V8...it will be much better towing. I just drove 1600 kms with my brand new Tundra and i was getting 13.6 litres per 100 kms...that is not to bad. I am curious to see how it tows and fuel consumption. My Tacoma was getting about 35 to 40 litres per 100 kms towing our Rockwood Roo...it was super thirsty.
I noticed that in reviewing Grand Cherokee specs. For occasional towing (like once or twice a year), I might stick with the V-6, but if I was towing at least once a month, I might be more inclined to go with a V-8. There isn't a whole lot of tradeoff for the power and the gas mileage.
You are speaking in European
And not in American,
And your statements are wrong,
Are you not from Europe? Or not experienced in your vehicle specifications?
Good luck in the mountains with that. I have a geo pro 19fbs and I was originally towing it with a Honda Pilot AWD, it didn’t work out too well, first off your vehicle will never tow 6200 lbs, second I hope you plan on staying on level ground because you will get a warning light telling you your transmission is to hot and to turn off your engine. What a horrible feeling. You will eventually buy a truck( you might have one already this videos 11 months old) unless you are going short distance on level ground.
Hi all, urgent advice requested. Might be purchasing a 7x14 3000lb dry trailer with a jgc 2020 trailhawk with towing package as my TV. The trailer dealer want me to tow it first and get a feel for it before getting an equalizer, WD and anti-sway.
For now the trailer would be 3500 total, in future maybe heavier.
What do you guys think?
There will be highway driving and some mountains.
Sounds smart on the dealers part. Then when you get the equalizer you'll see the difference.
The Load Leveling in the rear shocks will actually bring the rear end back up after you start driving.
Yep ours does, and im wondering if I need to set up my weight distribution hitch since we got rid of a 2013 Explorer and have the 2021 GC. Pull a camper that weighs 3800lbs.
@@72chaps You could be fine without the WD hitch but I’d probably still use it for the anti-sway it provides.
Informative videos. Have you guys performed a towing review of the Ford Ranger?
Would you recommend a towing stabilizer
How did the fuel mileage hold up??? I just bought a 2023 (I know this vid is 3 years old....). Thinking of a 3000-4000 travel trailer. It basically gets 19-26 mpg empty. How did yours do???
Is it legal to drive without a break controller on that size trailer in CA?
Check on-line, every region/state/province is different. Info is easy to find
My opinion...if it has trailer brakes...use then. Your tow vehicle will appreciate it....no warped rotors or cooked brake shoes.
Great tips man 😁👍
Good video, I tow with my 08 sienna minivan
Looks like MN. Thanks for the example.
Thank you so much for this video
Hopefully my Cherokee Latitude Plus with the V6 and factory installed tow package can handle a similar type of trailer. It rated at 4500lbs gvwr. Nice tip about using Sport mode.
There is no info out there for regular cherokee w tow package.
More info on specs should have been included.
Good video but the only reason I picked it to estch it, was glossed over too quickly. Which was to learn if the 2015 comes with a system that can tow a big trailer without having to instal electric brakes??
As you seemed to indicate it doesn’t nc it has its own special system?? Is that right??
If so, wouldn’t it be illegal? As I thought all over 750kg had to have electric brakes??
So can you please advise as I’m confused.
What you need is an aftermarket trailer brake controller that will have to be installed in the vehicle.
What about Subaru Outback ?
Have you done the same test with the Cherokee trailhawk ...not the Grand Cherokee
Did you read the Jeep manual on towing capacity? Many vehicles require trailer breaks to achieve the max rating.
WHAT ABOUT TOWING WITH A JEEP CHEROKEE (NOT GRAND) ?????
Nice video
I’m buying a trailer now 😂
Trailer tow group didn't come with tow/haul mode?!?!?!
If you towing an empty trailer stay home!!!!!!!!! Never use dry weight it’s not realistic. Also, you have 2 6 volt batteries, EQ hitch that’s 200 lbs. the tongue weight of that trailer is going to be over 500 lbs. doesn’t leave you much left.
Never tow with an SUV unless it’s a utility trailer. Check the factory hitch weight capacity.
Most are 500 max.
Those two guys are over 400 lbs
Cant bring the kids or any cargo.
Flat straight road, no curves, no other traffic.
No brake controller????
Illegal.
Payload 1050 lbs
Tongue weight 500lbs
Two guys. 500 lbs
This is not a good set up
If your over payload insurance and factory warranties are null in void. SUV’s are not a tow vehicle, if it was it would have a factory brake controller.
Get a proper tow vehicle for both your and everyone else’s safety
I know this is for grand Cherokee, but I still want to ask how about Nissan Pathfinder? It also can tow 6000lb.
If you want to mess up your SUV. My old boss tried towing his race car with the Armada and blew the motor and killed the transmission. Wasn’t overweight or anywhere near max capacity, they just aren’t made for towing
I tow a 4000 lb + travel trailer with my 2019 Pathfinder. No problems with transmission. You just have to remember whatever tow vehicle you use that you need to take it easy on acceleration from a dead stop.
The Pathfinder also has a Tow Mode. The downside is that it has a CVT transmission, although it seems to have improved with the new model that debuted in 2017. The all-new 2022 Pathfinder trades the CVT for the also somewhat controversial ZF 9-speed tranny.
how many transmissions have you put in so far.
Yo so I love jeeps and shit but I have a huge question about weight towing engine size suspension bla bla I went from a deleted f250 tt to a 2018 5.7 gr pulling a 19ft camper and if I get a larger camper will it affect towing like my current gc? Dry weight of the camper is 3500 now of course I gotta add clothes dishes towels all that bs too so, I’m squatting the ass end of the gc now and wind is a night mare, but a lovely female companion that loves numbers says we can go from a 19’ to a larger tandem axle camper and she don’t drive and understand that if the gc says 7200 max towing then we should max it out. I’m not like that at all, max towing and tongue weight completely different, so if any one with any advice would be amazing, I got a 18 gc limited 5.7 and I honestly feel she maxed out, in my guesstimation we around 5k now, so will a 6.4 with a tow package adjustable suspension be worth it? And where are the 3.0 diesel gc at? Thanks everyone help me or smack me idc I’d like opinions fact whatever
Can you talk about older/used suvs for those who can’t purchase new ? Maybe 2912 Honda pilots just a suggestion
We do as many comparisons as we can - but we are limited by what vehicles are available to us - and that tends to be new only.
i wonder how a Cherokee trailhawk KL would do towing that
What does the jeep grand Cherokee weigh?
hi what i the model of this jeep . Thanks
Do you have brake controller?
you'll need to buy from the aftermarket.
I just bought a 217 grand Cherokee summit. It has a factory hitch on it. Do I need to add anything to it or is it ready to go? I towed my horse trailer (2,800lbs trailer plus 1,000lb horse) and every time I hit a bump, I’d hear a thump in the backend/ hitch area. I’m not towing anything near it’s limit.. should be ok, right?
The numbers sound right. What you hear could just be the push/pull of the trailer on the ball.
What was your mileage like with the 3.6?
Where is the TT dealer?
Would anyone know if this would be the same as pulling a two stall horse trailer with the horses in it?
Did you get one to tow the horses? We're looking at doing the same.
If it claims to tow 6200 lbs why not try towing a 5000 lb trailer? I want to know!😊
How come they don’t make a beefier gc? The towing capacity is the same from 5.7 to 6.4 to 6.2 sc, shit make one with that much power to tow (suspension air ride and shit) and smoke at the strip
No you shut up! We asked a decent and respectful question, we do believe!
Wait til I see y’all asses outside
God dam go get your your amazing f250 lol oh wait the you blew the head gaskets because you didn’t check the coolant system for a faulty reservoir cap lol 20 bucks woulda saved thousands but no joe blow can delete it for 800 and add horse power now look at us! lol
You guys shut the fuck up, we got a house woman dogs in the keys, god dam never happy lol I seen a Prius that should fit hot air in it just fine and increase fuel economy hahaha omg I crack us up
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I don't get it, is he not part of tfl anymore?
He parted company about 4 to 6 weeks ago. I guess he went to greener fields.
My guess is that truck king will get a press pass to all the new ford truck events
Try up hill !!
I'd be worried about the Jeep breaking down
Wow 57,000 USD for a piece of crap that looses value quickly, for me not worth it at all but l am sure a lot of people see it as a good deal.
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