Can 2016 Jeep Cherokee Latitude With factory Tow Package Tow 3900-Lb Trailer
Question:
Jeep Cherokee Latitude 2016. 4,500 lbs towing capacity. Can I safely tow a 3,900 lb travel trailer?
asked by: Jeff F
Expert Reply:
Since you have a 4,500-lb towing capacity on your 2016 Cherokee, you sure can tow a 3,900-lb trailer as you asked.
If you do not have a trailer hitch I recommend part # e73ZR. This is a Class lll hitch and it has a 2-inch receiver opening.
Since you plan on towing I recommend the etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.
If the ball mount kit does not include a ball mount with the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, check out the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.
Since the trailer weighs more than 50 percent of your Cherokee I do recommend using a weight distribution system with sway control to make sure the towing goes much more smooth. The weight distribution system you came from has a pretty high tongue weight rating and may be too stiff for your trailer.
I recommend the Fastway e2 System, part # FA92-00-0800. This system has a 2-point sway control system that limits side-to-side movement.
You will also need a hitch ball for this system. For a 2-inch ball I recommend part # EQ91-00-6080.
Products Referenced in This Question
etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- etrailer
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 675 lbs TW
- 4500 lbs GTW
- 5500 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 750 lbs WD TW
- etrailer
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2" Hitch Ball for Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Systems - 8,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/4 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 8000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- Equal-i-zer
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Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Trunnion - 8,000 lbs GTW, 800 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 600 lbs
- 700 lbs
- Fastway
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Reese Weight Distribution w/out Shank - Trunnion Bar - 12,000 lbs GTW, 1,200 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD Only
- No Sway
- Shank Not Included
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 1000 lbs
- 1100 lbs
- 700 lbs
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
- Reese
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