vp6799
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I did do a search, but it came up with a bunch of diff stuff. Couldn't find something to help me.
I've got an 02 X xlt 4X4 w/ the 4.0 V6 and 3:73's with a LS. I will be going to an off road trail with the Jeep club im in and was thinking about towing my ZJ there in case I break something.
The owners manual says that the X can supposedly tow up to 10,000 lbs and a max trailer weight of around 5,000 lbs.
My Grand cherokee (zj) has a GVWR of 5,300 and a curb weight of 3,800 lbs. I added 200 lbs for fluids (oil, gas, etc...), so lets say the curb weight is 4,000 lbs.
The trailer is 3,000 lbs empty with electric brakes.
If I add the 4,000 (jeep) and the 3,000 (trailer), that gives me 7,000 lbs total towing weight.
So my question is will I be alright to tow this about 130 miles each way? I have never been out there, so I don't know how many uphills and downhills there are on the way.
I'm trying to figure this out before I go out and buy a nice brake controller.
Thanks
Vic
I've got an 02 X xlt 4X4 w/ the 4.0 V6 and 3:73's with a LS. I will be going to an off road trail with the Jeep club im in and was thinking about towing my ZJ there in case I break something.
The owners manual says that the X can supposedly tow up to 10,000 lbs and a max trailer weight of around 5,000 lbs.
My Grand cherokee (zj) has a GVWR of 5,300 and a curb weight of 3,800 lbs. I added 200 lbs for fluids (oil, gas, etc...), so lets say the curb weight is 4,000 lbs.
The trailer is 3,000 lbs empty with electric brakes.
If I add the 4,000 (jeep) and the 3,000 (trailer), that gives me 7,000 lbs total towing weight.
So my question is will I be alright to tow this about 130 miles each way? I have never been out there, so I don't know how many uphills and downhills there are on the way.
I'm trying to figure this out before I go out and buy a nice brake controller.
Thanks
Vic