Towing Capacity for a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

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How can you identify if a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited has a factory installed towing package?

asked by: Debbie V

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I assume you are wondering whether or not your 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited has the factory towing package because you need to know your towing capacity. If that is the case then you should be able to use the chart I have attached for you below to find this. That said, the dealer would be the only one that is able to tell you what parts your vehicle did or did not come equipped with.

3.6L (No Towing Package) 4x2 = 3,500 lbs
3.6L (No Towing Package) 4x4 = 3,500 lbs
3.6L (Towing Package) 4x2 = 6,200 lbs
3.6L (Towing Package) 4x4 = 6,200 lbs
5.7L (No Towing Package) 4x4 = 5,000 lbs
5.7L (Towing Package) 4x4 = 7,200 lbs

If you don't have the towing package which I would assume is the case unless you already have a factory trailer hitch or wiring harness, you can add these parts aftermarket for much less. I recommend the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 75699 with the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness part # 118727. The hitch will not require any cutting or drilling to install. The wiring harness is also very easy to install which is almost a completely plug and play option.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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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 3

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Yes, it will work. You'll just need to cut the Lance 6-pin connector out and rewire it into the etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector item #e99011. Here are the individual functions of that Lance 6-pin:…

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It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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Since wire color codes are NOT universal, we always recommend wiring by function, rather than wire color. If you look at the Trailer Wiring FAQ article I have linked you to, you can see some diagrams showing the proper way to wire a vehicle and…

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Hi Paul, you’re definitely on the right track here, and I can help you narrow this down with confidence. With your tandem 3,500 lb Dexter axles and 33 inch spacing, both the Dexter EZ Flex part #K71-652-00 and the Lippert Road Armor part #LC53CK are…

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You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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The #84 spindle is just a common way to identify the spindle dimensions typically used for 3,500 lb axles. So instead of listing out the parts, people can just say they have #84 spindles and it's easier to know what fits it. The CE Smith Trailer…

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Answer 12

Hey Ricardo! Yes, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C82RJ is the hitch Curt is working on for the new 2027 Telluride. This is a pre-order since Curt hasn't finished the design. It does not include wiring. The wiring harness for the 2027 is also up…

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