disallow wrote:I've been drooling over the Ram 1500s with ecodiesel. But $55k for the one I want... it'll have to wait! Vehicles are pricey up here in canuckland.
Talked to a buddy who has one, he said it's great, but echoed something that people on this forum have talked about, the payload isn't great. He does have an auxiliary fuel tank which is about 500lbs loaded, but even with out that he said he goes over on payload when pulling his travel trailer. It still pulls it, but he's a LEO and doesn't want to be caught exceeding gvw restrictions.
What's the payload rating for the GC?
While yes they can be expensive I think the cost might be offset by the decrease in fuel consumption. Here in Utah Diesel is also about 15 cents cheaper than gas. Here's some info on the Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK2):
2014-2015 Towing Capacity
3.0L V6 CRD models have a maximum towing capacity of 7,400 lbs. / 3400 kg (2WD) and 7,200 lbs. / 3,300 kg. (4WD).
3.6L V6 models have a maximum towing capacity of 6,200-lbs. / 2818 kg. (2WD or 4WD).
5.7L V8 models have a maximum towing capacity of 7,400 lbs. / 3400 kg. (2WD) and 7,200 lbs. / 3,300 kg. (4WD)
6.4L V8 models have a maximum towing capacity of 7,200 lbs.
2014-2015 Maximum Payload
Laredo V6: 1180 lbs. (2WD) 1320 lbs. (4WD)
Limited V6: 1160 lbs. (2WD) 1270 lbs. (4WD)
Overland V6: 1090 lbs. (2WD) 1150 lbs. (4WD)
Summit V6: 1090 lbs. (2WD) 1050 lbs. (4WD)
Limited V8: 1170 lbs. (2WD) 1290 lbs. (4WD)
Overland V8: 1090 lbs. (2WD) 1150 lbs. (4WD)
Summit V8: 1090 lbs. (2WD) 1050 lbs. (4WD)
SRT8 V8: 1350 lbs. (4WD)
Limited V6 CRD: 1160 lbs. (2WD) 1270 lbs. (4WD)
Overland V6 CRD: 1090 lbs. (2WD) 1170 lbs. (4WD)
Summit V6 CRD: 1090 lbs. (2WD) 1050 lbs. (4WD)