Jeep Grand Cherokee Towbars

Jeep Grand Cherokee Towing Specifics

The Jeep Grand Cherokee was first introduced in 1992 by the American manufacturer as a midsize SUV, with impressive towing capabilities. The range currently has five generations; 1992-1999, 1999-2005, 2005-2011, 2011-2013 and 2012 onwards. We will cover the towing specifics of this model below.

Jeep Grand Cherokee Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicle are done so with a dedicated electrics kit, rather than a universal electrics kit. A dedicated electrics kit not only ensures all modern features such as; trailer stability and parking sensors are functional but also helps to keep your vehicle's warranty unaffected.

We offer both universal and dedicated electrics kits for the Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicle towbars, but be aware that universal electrics kits can invalidate any manufacturer warranty your vehicle has and may also require a bypass relay.

Check your Jeep warranty for more information.

Bypass Relays

All tow bars for the Jeep Grand Cherokee 1999-2005, 2005-2011 and 2011-2013 models will not require a bypass relay if universal electrics are fitted.

All tow bars for the Jeep Grand Cherokee 2013 onwards models will require a bypass relay if universal electrics are fitted.

A bypass relay works by powering what it is you are towing through transferring power straight from the battery instead of taking too much current away from your vehicle.

Whereas a dedicated system works in harmony with your vehicle's ECU and all of its functions.

Coding

This is the coding of the ECU to accept the dedicated system, this updates your vehicles software to run smoothly with the new towbar.

All Jeep Grand Cherokee models will not require coding.

Coding is used to update your vehicles software in order for it to run coherently with the new towbar through the dedicated electrics.

Bumper Cuts

Depending on the towbar, Jeep Grand Cherokee models will require a bumper cut. A bumper cut is when a fraction of the vehicle's rear bumper is cut in order to fit the towbar.

All Jeep Grand Cherokee 1999-2005 models have towbars that require visible bumper cuts.

All Jeep Grand Cherokee 2011-2013 models have towbars that require non-visible and no bumper cuts.

All Jeep Grand Cherokee 2005-2011 and 2013 onwards models have towbars that require visible, non-visible and no bumper cuts.

Nose Weight

Nose weight is the amount of weight pushing down on the tow ball, it is important not to exceed the nose weight set on the tow bar, failure to do so could damage the car chassis and/or tow bar mounting points. Nose weight varies depending on the towbar you choose and are displayed under each tow bar below.

All Jeep Grand Cherokee 1999-2005 models have a nose weight of up to 125kg.

All Jeep Grand Cherokee 2005-2011 models have a nose weight of 140kg up to 350kg.

All Jeep Grand Cherokee 2011-2013 models have a nose weight of 140kg up to 180kg.

All Jeep Grand Cherokee 2013 onwards models have a nose weight of 175kg up to 180kg.

Towing Weight

Towing weight is the weight that a Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicle can tow safely, without any risk of damaging the vehicle. Towing weights are bar specific and displayed below each towbar.

For all Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of up to 3500kg.

You will need to check the towing limit for your Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicle model as it may not be able to tow up to the weight limit that the tow bar can tow.