Just came home from Vancouver Island to Calgary. Had a 2013 GC with 5 speed tranny and it handled the long tows up to 4,400 ft but engine speed sometimes a little high. Had to slow her down to drop it. Now have a
2017 GC with an 8 speed tranny and there is no comparison. It is as if I'm driving a different vehicle although the engines are the same and the towing ability went from 5000 lbs to 6200 lbs. She hauls up the long inclines without a problem as those extra gears seem to make all the difference dropping to 4th gear only on the 8% grades with engine speed at 4000 rpm.
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Hans & Riet
TV 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 6200 lbs tow capacity, 620 lbs tong weight, V6-3.6 liter gas with factory tow package, Prodigie3 Brake Control, Anderson "No-Sway" Weight Distributing Hitch.
TM 2720, 2011, A/C, Awning, Swingtongue, 40 Gal fresh water, Stove and Sink Cupboards, Radio/CD Player, TV ant., Microwave Oven, Electric Tongue Jack, Black Windows and Frame, and Woodgrain Vinyl Flooring
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