[Padgett]

First question is "how many of you are there ?". If just 2, one of the smaller ones is fine. Second there are a number of things that can be done to reduce weight but depend on the kind of camping you do. I just bought a 2720SL and really did not notice towing it as much as when towing a small car on the dolly and my Jeep has a v6.

That said there have been real improvements in tow vehicles (TVs) this century, both More Power, and More Gears.

Of course being in Atlanta the biggest challenge around is Monteagle pass, everything else is pretty flat and near sea level.

Besides it may convince you to upgrade a bit. Am biased but there are a lot of 2011-up Grand Cherokees with the factory towing package like mine around. See the thread on tow vehicles.

ps don't want to start a holy war but if you want speed, get a V8, if you want torque, I'll take a six any day.