Anyone tow with a cherokee?

BRIELLY · #1 10-14-2008, 07:11 PM

I'm in need of a new kid carter/tow vehicle and am considering a cherokee with 4.0 motor not the grand cherokee. I know it has a tow capacity of 5000 lbs but I'm wondering how it would perform towing a v20. I don't neeed to worry about highway speeds since I only go about 10 minutes to the local ramp. Anybody use one to tow their V?

THEFERMANATOR · #2 10-14-2008, 08:23 PM

I managed a V-20 without ANY problems with a CHEROKEE. Brakeing can be interesting, but I didn't have trailer brakes. For short distances you will be fine. IIRC a few here have towed there V's with a little ole HONDA PILOT.

Like I said you'll be fine, heres my 88 with a 25' SEARAY in tow. Gotta watch the tongue weight though

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C YENSEN · #3 10-14-2008, 11:22 PM

I town mine with a Jeep Wrangler 4.0. Like Ferm said, braking can be interesting and watch the tounge weight. You will be fine.....

reelapeelin · #4 10-15-2008, 07:52 AM

Heck...10 mins from the ramp?...you could do that w/a Chevette!!...

BRIELLY · #5 10-16-2008, 08:34 PM

I'm 10 minutes from the ramp in NJ which means lots of stopping for traffic lights, traffic and the added joy of senior citizens pulling out in front of me. The braking thing makes me nervous since my trailer brakes don't work. My current rig has hydroboost brakes so its not an issue. Someone suggested trying 4wd low range to pull the boat out so I might give that a try before looking for another vehicle.

THEFERMANATOR · #6 10-16-2008, 09:38 PM

I pulled my V out in 2WD without issues with my CHEROKEE. Trailer brakes would be cheaper than a new tow vehicle.