2004 jeep grand cherokee laredo towing capacity

The tow rating of 5,000 would be correct for a GC that came from the factory with the factory tow setup. Tow ratings always reduce to the vehicles weakest link. Since you have an aftermarket receiver hitch, you'd need to verify it's rating along with your hitch draw bar and hitch ball. Also, a factory GC would have come with a tranny cooler. I'm not sure about stock, so you'd need to verify that. They are easy to add and cheap insurance. If you're going to be towing much, I'd make sure you transmission maintenance is up to date.

2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Towing Capacity

The towing capacity shown below include the braked and unbraked towing capacity. Unbraked is when the trailer being towed does not have its own braking system. Braked is when the trailer being towed has its own braking system. The braked 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee towing capacity is between 750 kg (0.75 tonnes) and 3360 kg (3.36 tonnes).

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Maximum Towing Capacity - 5000 lb

The maximum weight that Jeep Grand Cherokee is allowed to tow. The maximum trailer weights listed are only applicable for altitudes up to 3280 ft (1,000 m) above sea level. With increasing altitude the engine power and therefore the car's climbing ability are impaired because of the reduced air density, so the maximum trailer weight has to be reduced accordingly. The weight of the car and trailer must be reduced by 10% for every further 3280 ft (1,000 m) (or part thereof).

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) - 5150 lb

This is the maximum amount of weight Jeep Grand Cherokee is rated to carry (engine, chassis, fluids, passengers, cargo, load - everything). It is often determined by the manufacturer and is indicated in the owner's manual or on the inside of the drive's door panel.

Curb Weight - 3784 lb

This is how much Jeep Grand Cherokee weighs sitting on the curb with no driver, passengers, no cargo and no load with all standard options.

Payload Capacity - 1366 lb

Payload is considered all the extra stuff you put inside your vehicle, whether it be passengers or a pile of rocks, that weight is all considered payload. You can increase it by:

1. Upgrading the Rear Springs.
2. Adding Coil-Over Shock Absorbers.
3. Installing a Longer Truck Bed.
4. Attaching a Trailer.
5. Adding Bed Racks.

Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) - 2500 lb

It is the same for all trims.

It is the maximum allowable weight that can be placed on a front axle of your Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) - 2950 lb

It is the same for all trims.

It is the maximum allowable weight that can be placed on a rear axle of your Jeep Grand Cherokee.

I’ve got to move out of state soon for a new job, and I want to try to do it with just my car. What kind of towing capacity does a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?

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Congratulations on landing a new job and for being willing to move out-of-state on top of it! Thankfully, you should be able to move with just your Jeep, because the 2004 Grand Cherokee has a towing capacity of 5,000 to 6,500 lbs. If you need a more precise number than that, just:

• Check your VIN sticker for the curb weight of your vehicle
• Estimate the total additional weight from passengers, fuel, and cargo
• Combine the two numbers and subtract the total from the car’s GCWR

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