2010 Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual - Page 428

STARTING AND OPERATING 427 GCWR (Gross Frontal Area Max. GTW Max. Trailer Combined (Gross Trailer Tongue Wt. Wt. Rating) Wt.) (See Note) 3.8L/Manual 4.10 Four-Door Rubicon 8,248 lbs 32 sq ft 3,500 lbs 350 lbs Model (4WD) (3 741 kg) (2.97 sq m) (1 587 kg) (159 kg) 3.8L/ 4.10 Four-Door Rubicon 8,249 lbs 32 sq ft 3,500 lbs 350 lbs Automatic Model (4WD) (3 742 kg) (2.97 sq m) (1 587 kg) (159 kg) Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds. NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard. Refer to "Tire Safety Information" in "Starting and Operating" for further information. many trailer accidents. Never exceed the maximum Trailer and Trailer Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in tongue weight stamped on your trailer hitch. the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your vehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely side-to-side which will cause loss of control of vehicle and trailer. Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of Engine/ Transmission Axle Model 5