Steve F wrote:brian_bp wrote:Since a 2000 Cherokee has a maximum rated towing capacity of 5000 lb with the 6-cylinder (if we can believe the Trailer Life guide) I wouldn't expect to find any Class 4 hitches for it, but a Class 3 could be useful.
I have a Hayman Reese class 4 hitch on my 2000 Cherokee, in fact class 4 the most common towbar here in Australia on 4WD's. I've never towed anything near its capacity but it also get used for recovery of other vehicles etc so the 10 high tensile bolts it uses for mounting it over the standard 4 or so make me feel more comfortable. But again, it isn't needed to tow a teardrop
Cheers
Steve
Australians certainly seem to go for extremes in some things! Somewhat different story here: people also buy a one-ton truck to go with their Class 4 hitch... still to do stuff which only needs a small truck.
That's a good example of reasons to go for a higher class... and why it's not needed in this case.
