Home

   Log in or Register



Insurance Quotes
forums Campsite Search Comp Directory tips virtual brochure Profile
Tent and Awning Reviews Competitions Caravans and Motorhomes For Sale Shopping Diary Advent Calendar

Advertisement

Message Forums

Welcome Guest Register Login Search The Forum Posts Since Last Visit
 Reception - All Forums
   Caravans and Caravanning -  Caravan Towcars and Towing Advice
Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email  Printer Friendly Version Print
Subject Topic: Jeep Grand Cherokee Post Reply Post New Topic
22/12/2021 at 1:54pm
 Location: Fylde Coast
 Outfit: Bailey Pageant
View JAM60's Profile View Profile   Reply to JAM60 Reply   Quote JAM60 Quote  
Joined: 27/1/2020

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   12

Site Reviews Total: 6
Site Reviews 2024: 1  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 2  
Site Reviews 2021: 2  
Site Reviews 2020: 1  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 4
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 5
Site Nights 2021: 11
Site Nights 2020: 4
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Hi Everyone, Thinking about changing my X3 and wondered if anyone is using a Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD for towing and what is your opinion on them? TIA


22/12/2021 at 4:50pm
 Location: 
 Outfit: 
View martin734's Profile View Profile   Reply to martin734 Reply   Quote martin734 Quote  
Joined: 23/1/2019

Gold Member
Gold Member

Forum Posts:   203

Site Reviews Total: 2
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 1  
Site Reviews 2021: 1  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 2
Site Nights 2021: 5
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

What year? A lot of Cherokees had problems with the rear differential, certainly up to 2010 models (WK) and the 2014-2015 models were subject to recall for gear shifter problems. I have driven a Jeep Cherokee and I have to admit that I didn't like it very much. The build quality was not as good as it should be and the vehicle was not anywhere near as refined and nice to drive as equivalent models from BMW, Audi or Land Rover. I would say that the build quality and refinement were roughly equal with the likes of Kia, Hyundai and Ssangyong but the vehicle is priced much higher than those brands. It will certainly do the job of towing a caravan without any problems, but there are much nicer vehicles out there the roughly the same money.


22/12/2021 at 7:18pm
 Location: Derbyshire
 Outfit: Bailey unicorn vigo
View jeepster1961's Profile View Profile   Reply to jeepster1961 Reply   Quote jeepster1961 Quote  
Joined: 08/5/2006

Silver Member
Silver Member

Forum Posts:   185

Site Reviews Total: 2
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 1  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 10
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

hi, ive owned the older shape cherokee for 3 years it was the 08 model, it was much cheaper to buy than a disco ( which is a much better car) apart from servicing it cost me nothin in my 30k ownership and it had 120k on the clock when i got it.

i wanted a disco 3 or 4 but they were double the purchase price, also a friend of mine bought a disco 4 with 130k on the clock and the crank snapped at 135k. It cost 3k for a second hand engine, thats what my grand cherokee cost me to buy, cherokkee is not the best car, but for towing its brill, but road tax is around 600 a year, have you looked at the x5 or the xc 90 both have lower road tax than the jeep ( i am refering to 2010 xc 90)


23/12/2021 at 9:58am
 Location: Worcestershire
 Outfit: Buccaneer Cruiser
View iank01's Profile View Profile   Reply to iank01 Reply   Quote iank01 Quote  
Joined: 30/6/2004

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   4061

Site Reviews Total: 5
Site Reviews 2024: 1  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 1  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 5
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 10
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

There is a vast difference between the Cherokee and the Grand Cherokee. We had a 2005 WK CRD Jeep and it was excellent and could tow anything up to 3500kg. Very comfortable.
In 2018 we traded it in for a later model 2013 Shogun which we kept for 3 months and the traded it in for another Jeep Grand Cherokee as Shogun was very heavy on fuel althouhgh bullet proof. We now have a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD Overland Summit which has the air suspension. Really good at towing our twin axle with MTPLM 2000kg.
When we bought it, it had a full Jeep dealer service history and 45k on the clock. Very comfortable vehicle with many boys toys. It has now done 66k and when towing we get just under 23mpg. Around town about 28mpg and on a solo long haul we can get about 33-34mpg. If buying on make sure that it has a full service history and check its MOT record however this would apply to any vehicle.


30/12/2021 at 11:54am
 Location: Derbyshire
 Outfit: Bailey unicorn vigo
View jeepster1961's Profile View Profile   Reply to jeepster1961 Reply   Quote jeepster1961 Quote  
Joined: 08/5/2006

Silver Member
Silver Member

Forum Posts:   185

Site Reviews Total: 2
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 1  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 10
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Quote: Originally posted by jeepster1961 on 22/12/2021
hi, ive owned the older shape cherokee for 3 years it was the 08 model, it was much cheaper to buy than a disco ( which is a much better car) apart from servicing it cost me nothin in my 30k ownership and it had 120k on the clock when i got it.

i wanted a disco 3 or 4 but they were double the purchase price, also a friend of mine bought a disco 4 with 130k on the clock and the crank snapped at 135k. It cost 3k for a second hand engine, thats what my grand cherokee cost me to buy, cherokkee is not the best car, but for towing its brill, but road tax is around 600 a year, have you looked at the x5 or the xc 90 both have lower road tax than the jeep ( i am refering to 2010 xc 90)



Sorry i meant grand cherokee



In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

Prev       Next
Quick Links - All Forums - Caravan Towcars and Towing Advice - Top of Page

Printer Friendly Version Printable version      Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email


Latest News, Discounts and Competitions  see all...














9411 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker  -  Recommend to Friend  -  Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums]  [Caravan Sites & Camping]  [Company Listings]  [Features / Advice]  [Virtual Brochure]  [Shop!]
[Reception]  [Competitions]  [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale]  [Event Diary]  [Contact Us]  [Tent Reviews



Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024


Advertisement


Advertisement


UKCampsite.co.uk
2024 Advent Calendar


Advent Calendar

24 Daily Prizes PLUS a Christmas Day Star Prize worth £999

Request a Reminder