Brake Controller and Suspension Enhancement Recommendation for 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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Hello, i´ve checked the door of my jeep and it says something about 5400 pounds of GVWR, is that the towing capacity? Could you please help me telling me what kind of Rv should i buy, specially the lenght and weight it could have so we can tow it with our Jeep. I mean, i´ve seen many of 3.500 pounds around 20 or 21 feet.. Even one of 24 feet that weights 4000 pounds.. would my jeep tow that? what else do i have to add to make it a safer drive. And what other weight counts...? thanks a lot

asked by: Monica I

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From what I was able to find online it looks like your Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 2001 has a towing capacity of 5,000 lb. I'd recommend you confirm that with the owners manual of your vehicle or with a Jeep dealer.

Once you determine the capacity for sure as long as you stay under that with the weight of your trailer you'd be fine.

For rear suspension enhancement we have the Timbren kit part # TJRGC2 which will fit and work well to help support the suspension as you are towing so that you'll be towing more level.

You'll want a brake controller too. For a brake controller I would recommend the Prodigy P3 Brake Controller part # 90195. This is our best selling brake controller because of how well it works and how easy it is to setup. This is a proportional brake controller that senses the amount of braking the tow vehicle is applying and applies a proportionate amount to the trailer brakes. This will be the last brake controller you buy. It can easily be transferred to future vehicles as well.

To install it on your vehicle that should have a factory 7-way at the rear you'd want the # 5506 kit.

This will provide the power source and ground for the wiring for the brake controller. You will need to test the wires from the brake pedal switch of your vehicle to find a circuit that has voltage when the brakes are applied and none when not applied. This will be the circuit you will run the red wire to.

Finally you will need to run a length of 10 gauge wire (part # 10-1-1) from the brake output circuit of the controller to the brake output circuit of the 7-way (blue wire). The # 10-1-1 is sold by the foot so you will need to order a quantity of the amount of feet you will need.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

You can use the Timbren springs #TJRGC2 on your 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee but since the springs are two inches taller you would need to use one or two spacers, #A25723-90AH00, per spring to make up for the height difference. Otherwise the springs…

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Answer 2

The Timbren springs #TJRGC2 are designed to fit a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee with 4 wheel drive. They are not air springs but hollow rubber springs that get harder to compress the more weight that is put on them. They are rated for up to 1,300…

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Answer 3

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 4

For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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Answer 5

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 6

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 7

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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Answer 9

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 10

Personally I wouldn't go with Timbren's for your needs. They're essentially rubber bump stops that prevent your suspension from flexing when weights placed on the rear of your Canyon. The major issue with them is comfortability when you…

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Answer 11

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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Answer 12

Yes we do have a set of Timbrens that fit your 2024 Toyota Tundra with the part #T45MR. These can give you up to an additional 6,000 lbs of suspension support.

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