Trailer and trailer tongue weight – Jeep 2010 Wrangler Unlimited - Owner Manual User Manual

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Engine/

Transmission

Axle

Model

GCWR (Gross

Combined

Wt. Rating)

Frontal Area

Max. GTW

(Gross Trailer

Wt.)

Max. Trailer

Tongue Wt.

(See Note)

3.8L/Manual

4.10

Four–Door Rubicon

Model (4WD)

8,248 lbs

(3 741 kg)

32 sq ft

(2.97 sq m)

3,500 lbs

(1 587 kg)

350 lbs

(159 kg)

3.8L/

Automatic

4.10

Four–Door Rubicon

Model (4WD)

8,249 lbs

(3 742 kg)

32 sq ft

(2.97 sq m)

3,500 lbs

(1 587 kg)

350 lbs

(159 kg)

Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and
cargo, and should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard. Refer to
“Tire Safety Information” in “Starting and Operating” for further information.

Trailer and Trailer Tongue Weight

Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in
the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your
vehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the
rear can cause the trailer to sway severely side-to-side
which will cause loss of control of vehicle and trailer.
Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of

many trailer accidents. Never exceed the maximum
tongue weight stamped on your trailer hitch.

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