Root Moose
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- ON, Canada
Hey All,
I'm a little confused about the tow rating of the Cherokee (mine is a 2001 Sport, still stock, 4.0 w/ auto trans).
I've seen it listed as 2500lb with a stick, 5000lb with an auto. My trailer hitch (factory reese?) says 3500lb or 5000lb with load leveling hitch. Kinda wish I had a manual to the Jeep...
Anyway, what is the official tow rating on a 4.0/auto XJ?
I need to rent a car trailer from U-Haul. I'm towing a 4 door Sidekick to Fredericton from Ottawa (~1200km) and will be returning with a CJ3A.
Is the XJ up to this task? U-Haul says there double axle trailer is 2100 lbs unloaded. I figure the Sidekick and CJ3A are about 2500-2700lbs each.
Am I nuts to want to tow that much with a Cherokee? Should I get a class III hitch installed on my tired, old Chev C1500 pickup? It's got a fresh engine but...not much else.
Any help or experience appreciated.
r@m
I'm a little confused about the tow rating of the Cherokee (mine is a 2001 Sport, still stock, 4.0 w/ auto trans).
I've seen it listed as 2500lb with a stick, 5000lb with an auto. My trailer hitch (factory reese?) says 3500lb or 5000lb with load leveling hitch. Kinda wish I had a manual to the Jeep...
Anyway, what is the official tow rating on a 4.0/auto XJ?
I need to rent a car trailer from U-Haul. I'm towing a 4 door Sidekick to Fredericton from Ottawa (~1200km) and will be returning with a CJ3A.
Is the XJ up to this task? U-Haul says there double axle trailer is 2100 lbs unloaded. I figure the Sidekick and CJ3A are about 2500-2700lbs each.
Am I nuts to want to tow that much with a Cherokee? Should I get a class III hitch installed on my tired, old Chev C1500 pickup? It's got a fresh engine but...not much else.
Any help or experience appreciated.
r@m