What is the biggest boat fiberglass and aluminum my vehicle will tow safely?

Question

i have a 1998 jeep cherokee sport 4x4 4.0L standard transmission with a class 3 hitch. i also have a 3 inch suspension lift

Answer 1

It will tow a 24' boat but up a ramp ???

Answer 2

300 lbs. tongue wt. 3000 lbs. trailer wt. all boats vary  in wt. even if everything appears the same such as 21 ft. Ranger(junk) weighs 600 pounds more than my 21 ft Norris Craft and they appear to be same. understand? as for wts. listed above you can have a dually and it wouldn't matter what it could pull if it had a class 3 hitch never exceed wt. on you hitch read on the hitch.

Answer 3

18ft. to 20ft. any more and it wont be safe  or good for the car

Answer 4

Your owner's manual should have manufacturer's recommended towing limit.  A transmission cooler may be factored into that limit.  Look at the small print.

Answer 5

You have to refer to the owners manual to know for sure.  No manual,  go see a local car dealer.