Towing Capacity of 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo V6

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What is the towing capacity for the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo V6?

asked by: Kevin D

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I took a look at the owner's manual for the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo V6 3.6L. The 3.6L engine Grand Cherokee can tow a 5,000 lb trailer. That figure is the gross weight so that would include all of the cargo inside the trailer. You want to keep in mind the gross combined weight rating of the vehicle is 10,400 lbs for the 3.6L so you do not want to exceed that number. That includes the combined weight of the vehicle, its occupants, the tongue weight of the trailer and the cargo inside the vehicle.

You also want to keep in mind the tongue weight rating of the hitch you are using and not exceed that. For example: the Draw-Tite hitch part # 75699 for the Laredo has a 500 lb tongue weight rating.

expert reply by: Heather A

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What that means is that the cross section of the hitch that runs side to side is completely out of sight once it's installed onto the vehicle. The hitch you looked at, part #C13065, has a hidden cross tube that you can't see with it…

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Answer 2

Adding or removing the 2-Bike Add-On #BA02B for the Kuat NV 2.0 Base Bike Rack #BA22B really isn't too difficult - it's almost like installing it into anther hitch to be honest. Attached is a review video where we go over a few things…

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The trailer hitch I recommend for your 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee is the Draw Tite part #75699 which is the most concealed since only the hitch opening hangs below the rear bumper, it installs easily, and is priced great. I attached a picture of what…

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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 5

A vehicle 7-way harness will have a locking tab of some type to ensure the wiring harness remains connected to the socket. This is an important safety feature for maintaining all of the trailer signals but especially so for the power to the trailer…

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Answer 6

You will need to start with a 4-way (if you do not have one) installed on your 2012 Volvo XC60 to install a brake controller. For that you would want the #118739 which I attached an install video for. From there you would need to convert the 4-way to…

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We have a 7-way connector that will fit your 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Since you have the 4-way flat connector already installed with the factory tow package, you will probably be able in install a 7-way connector like the Curt T-Connector Vehicle…

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Answer 8

The Curt trailer hitch receiver, part #C12272, does have a 350 pound tongue weight capacity and is confirmed to fit your 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. With that being said I looked at the owner's manual to your Malibu and the vehicle itself is only…

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Answer 9

A tow package for a vehicle is usually a frame mounted trailer hitch and trailer wiring on a vehicle like your 2002 Dodge Dakota. If you have those two things you could pretty easily assume you have the tow package. Or, you can take the VIN of your…

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Answer 10

My contact at Thule advised that for the crossbars on your 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee that have lock core 163 you can use their Replacement Key #THKEYN163. This is sold as a single key so you might want order a few to keep spares on hand.

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Answer 11

I spoke to Thule about this issue and they said that they used to use the THKIT4019 to fit the Laredo Group E roof racks on the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee, but moving forward they are now using a different style clip system and that is why the…

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Answer 12

For a 74 lb tandem kayak the best load-assisted kayak carrier would be the Thule Hullavator part #TH898 which allows you to load the kayak at about waist level and then use the gas assisted struts to push it up the rest of the way. This also has a 75…

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