Towing Capacities Across the 2026 Jeep SUV Lineup
Jeep builds SUVs for almost every kind of trailer, from a small utility hauler to a large travel trailer. The hard part is knowing which model fits the load you actually plan to pull. A teardrop camper and a large travel trailer ask very different things from a vehicle, and matching the two is the difference between an easy trip and a stressful one.
This guide lays out the trailer ratings across the 2026 Jeep SUV lineup and pairs each model with the kind of trailers it handles well. Start with what you tow most often, then read down to the model that lines up with it.
| Jeep SUV | Maximum Trailer Weight |
|---|---|
| Grand Wagoneer | 10,000 lbs (4,535 kg) |
| Grand Cherokee | 6,200 lbs (2,818 kg) |
| Grand Cherokee L | 6,200 lbs (2,818 kg) |
| Grand Cherokee 4xe | 6,000 lbs (2,722 kg) |
| Wrangler 4-Door Rubicon (4.10 axle, automatic) | 5,000 lbs (2,267 kg) |
| Wrangler 4-Door | 3,500 lbs (1,587 kg) |
| Cherokee | 3,500 lbs (1,587 kg) |
| Recon | 3,300 lbs (1,496 kg) |
| Compass | 2,000 lbs (907 kg) |
| Wrangler 2-Door | 2,000 lbs (907 kg) |
Light Towing: Compass and Two-Door Wrangler
If your trailer is small, the Compass and the two-door Wrangler both pull up to 2,000 lbs (907 kg). That is enough for the gear most weekend trips call for, and both models keep things simple to hook up and easy to manoeuvre once the trailer is on.
Here is what fits comfortably in this range:
• A teardrop or small tent trailer for two
• An open utility trailer loaded with bikes, gear or yard waste
• A single-place ATV or snowmobile trailer
• A personal watercraft on a light trailer
The Compass adds standard four-wheel drive across every trim, so a gravel boat launch or a wet campsite road stays manageable with a light load behind you.
Mid-Range Towing: Cherokee, Recon and Four-Door Wrangler
Step up a size and three Jeep models land near the middle of the range. The Cherokee and the four-door Wrangler each tow 3,500 lbs (1,587 kg), while the all-electric Recon handles 3,300 lbs (1,496 kg). This bracket opens the door to small travel trailers, pop-up campers, larger utility trailers and many small boats.
The Wrangler earns a special mention here. A four-door Rubicon ordered with the 4.10 axle ratio and the automatic transmission raises the rating to 5,000 lbs (2,267 kg), the highest in the Wrangler family. That makes it a strong pick if you want trail hardware and real trailer muscle in the same vehicle.
Heavy Towing: Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L
For mid-size travel trailers, larger boats and car trailers, the Grand Cherokee family does the heavy lifting. The two-row Grand Cherokee and the three-row Grand Cherokee L both tow 6,200 lbs (2,818 kg). The plug-in hybrid Grand Cherokee 4xe is close behind at 6,000 lbs (2,722 kg) and pairs that figure with the option to run shorter trips on electric power.
The Grand Cherokee L is worth a look for families who tow. You get three rows of seating and room for passengers and cargo, plus the trailer rating to bring the camper along on the same trip.
Maximum Towing: Grand Wagoneer
At the top sits the Grand Wagoneer, rated to pull up to 10,000 lbs (4,535 kg) in its standard-wheelbase form. The long-wheelbase version tows up to 9,860 lbs (4,472 kg). Either way, this is the Jeep SUV for a large travel trailer, a sizable boat or a horse trailer, with three rows of seating so the whole group rides in comfort while the trailer follows behind.
Which Jeep SUV Is Right for Your Trailer?
Work backward from the trailer. Find your load below and the matching Jeep comes into focus:
• Up to 2,000 lbs (907 kg): Compass or two-door Wrangler for light campers, utility trailers and toys
• 3,300 to 3,500 lbs (1,496 to 1,587 kg): Cherokee, Recon or four-door Wrangler for small travel trailers and boats
• 5,000 lbs (2,267 kg): Four-door Wrangler Rubicon with the 4.10 axle and automatic for trail capability plus heavier trailers
• 6,000 to 6,200 lbs (2,722 to 2,818 kg): Grand Cherokee, Grand Cherokee 4xe or Grand Cherokee L for mid-size campers and larger boats
• Up to 10,000 lbs (4,535 kg): Grand Wagoneer for the largest trailers in the family
A good rule is to leave headroom. Pick a Jeep rated comfortably above your loaded trailer weight rather than right at the limit, and you keep a margin for cargo, passengers and the gear that always seems to come along.
Talk Towing With the Tower CDJR Team in Calgary
Picking the right Jeep is easier when you can walk the lineup side by side and talk through your real towing plans. Visit the team at Tower Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Calgary to compare these models in person and match one to the trailer in your driveway. Bring your towing details and the team will help you find the Jeep SUV that fits.
