koala
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So we all know the maximum towing capacity shown for the JT is 7,650 lbs. I have a travel trailer that's 5000 lbs dry, with a GVWR of 7,550. It has a tongue weight of 550 lbs. I think there is more than a manufacturers stated towing capacity to know if you can tow something safely, some formula of GVWR, GAWR, GTV and tongue weight to figure this out. Also doesn't the weight of the Jeep come into play? The Sport with A/T is only 4,672 lbs. If I have a 7,500 trailer and we assume the Jeep can pull that on a flat road can it stop it? Can it get up a hill with it? Can it stop it going down a hill? Will it over heat? I know there's a heavy duty towing option available to get to that capacity which includes "heavy duty cooling" whatever that means - large or larger tranny cooler? No mention of better brakes. Just seems that a trailer weighing almost 2,800 lbs more than the tow vehicle would be an issue...please weigh in all you tow experts! Thanks!
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