Towing Capacity of 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 3.6L V6 and Brake Controller Installation
Question:
To whom it may concern, I have a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 3.6L V6 that I am interested in putting a hitch on. I bought the vehicle without a tow package and want to put one on. That being said, I currently have a boat that weighs with trailer, gas, and gear around 5000-5500lbs. I see that these vehicles are rated for 6200lbs and am curious as to how true this is. The Jeep is 4wd if that helps any as well. I have a 2011 5.7L V8 Toyota Tundra TRD Rock Warrior that I use only to tow my boat. I’m looking to get rid of this as it is a wasted expense if I’m fact the Jeep can handle this kind of towing capacity. Any and all feedback is greatly appreciated, Thank You.
asked by: Josh W
Expert Reply:
A vehicle's towing capacity depends on the entire complement of factory equipment installed on it. The best place to confirm this is the owner's manual. I checked an online edition of the manual for the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited with 3.6L engine and page 488 does indeed indicate that this 6200-lb towing capacity applies to both 4 x 2 and 4 x 4 versions.
In any towing system, the lowest-rated component will determine the overall capacity. In your case the vehicle can tow 6200-lbs but the aftermarket hitches made for it can vary in their own weight capacities. For instance, Draw-Tite hitch # 75699 is rated for 5000-lbs unless you use a weight distribution hitch setup, which increases the hitch's (but not the Jeep's) towing capacity to 7500-lbs.
Curt hitch # C13182 offers a 6000-lb tow rating so this will be a better choice. This 6K rating means you can tow 5500-lbs without having to use a weight distribution system (but you still could use one if you want). I linked an installation video for this Curt hitch which fits GCs that are NOT the SRT-8 or diesel models.
You will also need a wiring harness and potentially a trailer brake controller unless the trailer uses surge type brakes. For a basic 4-pole wiring kit use part # 118727, which is shown in the linked video. This 4-pole kit provides basic stop/turn/tail light functions.
If you do need a 7-way type wiring set-up and a brake controller like the Prodigy P2 # 90885 you will also need our installation kit # ETBC7. This includes all parts needed to install the brake controller and it includes a 7-way vehicle socket with all circuit functions shown in the linked photo.
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Bernie S.
8/2/2020
Ex: 4 /200# people in Jeep & 200 misc cargo in Jeep. I need to find out how much my 20’ travel trailer weights empty then add the passenger weight & misc. weight (1000#) then figure your propane tank (1/2), bedding, clothing dry food & refrigerator goods! Other than a weigh station for large trucks where else can you weigh your traveling setup? Thx.