[Desertscorpion34]

Wanting to rent travel trailer for a 3 night camping trip for 4 (wife and I and 2 small grandchildren)
2.0L turbo with factory tow package is rated at 4000lbs and 400lb tongue weight.
Cargo in Cherokee would be 400 lbs for 4 passengers , assume up to 400 tongue weight, leaving about 100lbs for remaining car cargo.
Any particular travel trailers would anyone recommend to safely tow?
Or what weight specs should I be looking for when renting? Not familiar with all the front axle, rear axle specs and what particular weights I should be paying attention to.
If anyone knows of any particular brands/models that could sleep 4 that I would be able to safely tow, it would be greatly appreciated

Desertscorpion34

 

[sanghill]

I think if you use "Search Community" above you should find some suggestions.
Your Owner's Manual will define the tow capacities of your vehicle.
There are also trailer brake instruction. There is a connector up under the dash by the drivers left knee.
Something gets plugged into it.
I don't tow anything so I really don't know much about this.
Wait a bit, lots of people on this Forum have answers.

 

[Rand]

a rental might have surge brakes.. otherwise you would need brake controller.

For the price it might be cheaper to rent a cabin.

 

[Parsival]

Your best bet is a pop-up style trailer for wind resistance, weight, and sleeping capacity ie. Fleetwood Evolution or similar. Taxa also makes some cool light weight camper trailers.

 

[MikeR.]

Make sure you use a weight distribution hitch if you are pushing close to the max. It will help put some of the weight back on the front tires. Also, the receiver, propane tanks, and battery aren't included in the tongue weight they advertise, most of the time.

 

[Tyler-98-W68]

400lbs for 4 passengers, everyone weighs 100lbs?

Just so you know my 3200lb dry Geo Pro Weighs 3900lbs fully loaded (with water tanks full) and has a 660lb tonque weight even though it's advertised as 421lb tonque weight.

Take a picture of your door jam stickers on the drivers side which will show payload and front/rear axle weight ratings.

 

[Gormleys]

A small pop-up trailer is a great way to start a family camping. They don't weigh much, are easy to setup and often have many features of a full size trailer or camper. They also won't require brakes or a weight distribution hitch as they don't weigh that much. There are many companies that offer rentals - some also sell them and others offer them from the owners. You might want to check out other camping websites and blogs to get more ideas. One good one is Pop Up, Tent Trailer and Teardrop Topics - iRV2 Forums

Welcome to the forum and good luck with your adventures!