Which 2026 Jeep, Dodge and Chrysler Models Are Best for Camping and Adventure in New Brunswick?
Camping trips come in more shapes than tents do. One family tows a travel trailer to a serviced site with a power hookup. Another packs a two-person tent, a canoe and a week of food, then follows a gravel road until it turns into two ruts. Each of those trips asks something different from the vehicle in the driveway.
The 2026 Jeep, Dodge and Chrysler lineups cover the whole spread. Some of these models are built to crawl over rocks and wade through creeks. Others are built to tow a serious trailer with seven people on board. One folds its seats into the floor so a week of camping gear can slide in flat. Here is a plain-language look at what each one does best, so you can match the vehicle to the kind of trip you take.
Trail Camping and Off-Grid Sites: Jeep Wrangler
The Jeep Wrangler is the pick for campers who treat the trail as part of the trip. Every trim comes with a 4x4 system, and the lineup runs from Sport and Sport S through Willys, Sahara, Rubicon, Rubicon X and the 470-horsepower Moab 392. Engine choices include a 3.6 L V6 with 285 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, and a 2.0 L turbocharged 4-cylinder with 270 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque.
The numbers that matter at a backcountry site:
- Up to 86.3 cm of water fording depth
- Up to 32.7 cm of ground clearance on the four-door with the 35-inch tire package
- Towing up to 3,500 lbs (1,587 kg) on four-door models, and up to 5,000 lbs (2,267 kg) on the four-door Rubicon with the 4.10 axle and automatic transmission
- Doors that come off with a redesigned hinge system
Hauling Gear to Remote Sites: Jeep Gladiator
The Jeep Gladiator is a Wrangler with a pickup bed, and that bed changes what a camping trip can carry. Firewood, a cooler, a generator, muddy bikes and wet gear ride outside the cabin. The Gladiator uses the 3.6 L V6 with 285 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Payload reaches 1,720 lbs (780 kg) and maximum towing reaches 7,700 lbs (3,492 kg), the highest towing figure in the Jeep lineup covered here. Ground clearance runs up to 29.4 cm and water fording up to 80.0 cm.
Towing a Travel Trailer: Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L
For campers who tow a hard-sided trailer to a serviced site, the Jeep Grand Cherokee is the mid-size choice. Its new 2.0 L Hurricane 4 Turbo engine produces 324 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque, runs on regular 87-octane fuel, and delivers an estimated driving range of up to 851 km per tank. Maximum towing is 6,200 lbs (2,812 kg).
The two-row Grand Cherokee seats five. The three-row Grand Cherokee L seats up to seven and opens up 2,395.6 L of cargo space behind the first row, with 487 L left behind the third row when every seat is in use. Both use an 87 L fuel tank.
Long Drives on One Tank: Jeep Cherokee
The all-new 2026 Jeep Cherokee is the efficiency pick. Its 1.6 L turbocharged 4-cylinder hybrid system produces 210 horsepower and 230 lb-ft of torque, with an estimated combined rating as low as 6.4 L/100 km and up to 800 km of range on a single tank.
The Cherokee still tows 3,500 lbs (1,587 kg), enough for a pop-up or a small teardrop trailer, and Jeep Active Drive I 4x4 is standard on every trim. Cargo space runs 952.1 L behind the second row and 1,935 L with the seats folded, 30 percent more than the previous Cherokee.
Weekend Trips With a Small Trailer: Jeep Compass Trailhawk
The Jeep Compass Trailhawk is the compact option with trail credentials. Its 2.0 L turbocharged 4-cylinder makes 200 horsepower and 221 lb-ft of torque, and the Trailhawk trim adds off-road suspension tuning and a 4x4 system. Towing capacity is 2,000 lbs (907 kg), which covers a utility trailer loaded with kayaks or a small tent trailer.
With a combined rating of 8.9 L/100 km and a 51 L tank, the Compass Trailhawk suits campers who want a vehicle that parks easily in town from Monday to Friday and handles a forestry road on Saturday.
Big Crews and Big Trailers: Dodge Durango
The Dodge Durango is the answer when the whole crew and the whole trailer travel together. It seats up to seven and opens up 2,409 L of maximum cargo space. All-wheel drive is standard on every model.
Towing scales with the engine:
- 3.6 L V6 with 295 horsepower: up to 6,200 lbs (2,812 kg)
- 5.7 L HEMI V8 with 360 horsepower and 390 lb-ft of torque: up to 7,200 lbs (3,266 kg)
- Tow N Go package with a two-speed transfer case and low range: up to 8,700 lbs (3,946 kg)
Standard trailer-sway control, plus Blind-spot Monitoring with Trailer Tow Detection on trailer tow-equipped models, makes a long highway pull with a loaded trailer less tiring.
Family Base Camp: Chrysler Pacifica
The Chrysler Pacifica turns a campsite into a base camp. Its Stow 'n Go seating system folds the second- and third-row seats into the floor, opening up 3,978 L of cargo space behind the front row. With every seat in use, there is still 914 L behind the third row, and the under-floor bins hold the smaller gear.
The 3.6 L V6 produces 287 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque through a nine-speed automatic. All-wheel drive is available, and the Trailer Tow Group brings towing to 3,600 lbs (1,633 kg).
At a Glance
| Camping style | Best-fit model and key figure |
|---|---|
| Trail camping and water crossings | Jeep Wrangler, up to 86.3 cm fording and 32.7 cm ground clearance |
| Hauling bulky or dirty gear | Jeep Gladiator, 1,720 lbs (780 kg) payload and 7,700 lbs (3,492 kg) towing |
| Towing a hard-sided trailer | Jeep Grand Cherokee, 6,200 lbs (2,812 kg) towing and 324 hp |
| Long drives on one tank | Jeep Cherokee, up to 800 km of range and 3,500 lbs (1,587 kg) towing |
| Compact with a small trailer | Jeep Compass Trailhawk, 2,000 lbs (907 kg) towing and 8.9 L/100 km |
| Seven people and a big trailer | Dodge Durango, up to 8,700 lbs (3,946 kg) towing and 2,409 L cargo |
| Family base camp with flat cargo floor | Chrysler Pacifica, 3,978 L cargo and 3,600 lbs (1,633 kg) towing |
Plan Your Next Trip With Moncton Chrysler Jeep Dodge
The right vehicle depends on how far off the pavement your weekends take you. The team at Moncton Chrysler Jeep Dodge in Moncton can help you compare towing, cargo and 4x4 systems across these models. Stop in and see which one matches the trips you have planned for next season.
