How much snow can the Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk plow through?? | SPOILER - it gets STUCK!!

[@TheBronco67]

A couple of things for future reference 1. take it out of snow mode snow mode cuts power when it detects wheel slip, 2. get some better tires those are more for slick streets then deep sow. 3. get a kenotic rope like a Yankum rope, you can use some force to pull a vehicle out of a situation pull and the rope stretches then releases it's energy and will usually pop someone right out of those ruts. The most important thing you can get for your Cherokee is good tires. These suggestions are not complaints but suggestions to help you for the next time.

[@haqi9fly]

Thank you man for the advice because watching this vid kinda bothers me

[@crimsoncoyote1660]

I like the reality and downright honesty of this video. This is what most drivers in deep snow could experience. Thanks for pointing out what can happen in 14 inches of snow over an icy cover.

[@TheHighwinder]

I've high-centered every Jeep I've ever owned in snow. Raised, locked, etc. You can get ANYTHING stuck. Only thing I never got stuck was my H2, which just weight so much that it plowed through anything with that locker engaged. In defense of the Cherokee, there isn't a single crossover that would have made it nearly that far. And mo matter what you drive - bring a shovel.

[@RyanHeiden]

My H2 always got stuck, My Rubicon never did. Blasted through Noreasters and Blizzards (3" lift tho).

[@anniedoucette6447]

I’ve had my 2021 Cherokee trailhawk through 2 Canadian winters now where I regularly drive through wet snow and icy conditions. I’ve never once gotten stuck even when I plow through snow banks. Best thing you can do is switch the tires - the Firestones are great for spring/summer/fall adventures but once the snow hits they’re just mid at best. I’d like to see you guys try again this winter with different tires.

[@teasquare]

what tires do u recommend?

[@IronwolfXVI]

Yeah, Firestone tires are a harder compound awful for snow. Falkan wild peaks would be good.

[@ElectricDanielBoone]

2020 TH here. Airing down the tires to 10 psi makes a hugh difference. At 10 psi the Cherokee will float on top and snow depth will hardly matter. There is always a soft spot out there, so recovery gear is a must have! I have tons of snow videos of our Cherokee in the deep snow.

[@dieseJL]

We’ve watched a bunch! I love watching you trek up mountains 🤣 If only you weren’t 2 days away, would be fun to have a meet up!

[@ElectricDanielBoone]

@@dieseJL Well your Wrangler is probably the ultimate rig for the woods. Love to have one!

[@thebeast9606]

Some better winter-rated all terrains like the Falken Wildpeak A/T3Ws or Toyo Open Country A/T III'S would have improved the Cherokee's snow capabilities significantly.

[@kennethcurtis1856]

Not everyone is able to purchase a 2nd set of tires after spending $30,000 on a vehicle.

[@thebeast9606]

@@kennethcurtis1856 Hmmmmm...I'd think if you can spend $30,000 plus on a vehicle, and extra $600-$900 for off-road tires probably isn't a huge issue overall, especially if you are purchasing an "off-road" vehicle. Wouldn't you do the logical next step (upgraded tires) to make it even more capable..?

[@billredding2000]

@@thebeast9606 I got my 33" Falken Wildpeak AT3W tires "free" -- they came OEM on my 2021 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon but the REST of the vehicle cost me $50K (April 2021). ;-) -- BR

[@adrokk2515]

Snow mode with the traction control off, and my Trailhawk becomes a little snow plow. The traction control will retard the engine when the wheels start to spin too much.

[@dieseJL]

4LOW!!

[@johnadams8371]

@@dieseJL doesn’t matter. snow mode will not get you out of stuck. also crawl mode will automatically get you unstuck. you don’t even have to be in the KL for it! 😂🤣 you weren’t stuck! …you just didn’t know how to use the modes to get yourself out. i can tell it’s new to you. no offense. #NewSchool

[@billlee6018]

@@johnadams8371

[@heatherpooreagle4425]

I managed to get out of 14 inch of snow, I turned off the traction control and just turned the steering wheel back and forth really fast 😅

[@dinospumoni8860]

Ground clearance is key in snowy conditions.

[@bsenka]

Snow driving is 90% tires. First thing I did on my Trailhawk was swap those Firestones out for a set of KO2s. I never get stuck, and we get a lot of snow where I live.

[@dieseJL]

Mud terrain?

[@bsenka]

@@dieseJL The BFG KO2s are all weather -- all terrain, complete with snowflake winter tire designation for places that require snow tires in the winter. They are very good on ice and snow, perfectly capable on dry pavement, but just OK in mud. I have an extra set of MTs waiting to be used, but I have to do some cutting in the wheelwells to make them fit, and I'm reluctant to do that on a car that I'm still paying for and is still on warranty.

[@CWWJR]

​@@dieseJL I see you don't know much about tires K02 is the style of tire the mud terrain is called the KM. BFG k02 is pretty much the gold standard when it comes to all-terrain tires. I do not believe the tires that come on the Trailhawk are three Peak snow tires The BFG ko2s are. I can promise you with BFG ko2 is he would have not gotten stuck. also you probably needed to turn off traction control and go into rock crawling mode to get yourself out. you don't blast your way out of snow you crawl out. BFG ko2s should be the first mod anyone does to a Trailhawk

[@PeterTeehan]

Im in Colorado Springs first time 2020 Jeep Compass Trailhawk owner. I had a Nissan Rogue that did great in snow. Max height i would say 6 inches was my confidence level in driving. Nice to see that the Trailhawk can handle it easily as long as you are not over pushing the vehicle. My first snowstorm is coming with the trailhawk Nov 8th at night through Nov 9th 2023. Cannot wait to test it out! Great video thank you for all that you do.

[@aceforever001]

Shoot man, don't fudge the numbers too much now. 14" of snow would be half the tire height. It was stuck in maybe 7 inches of snow. The Trailhawk only has an 8.7" ground clearance, and it didn't look like y'all were shoveling snow with it.

[@myname9856]

​@@do_happywork if it's driving on top of some snow, it's not driving through that..

[@JeepJeep234]

8.7 inches is under the lowest point on the rear control arms. Otherwise, stock ride height to the lowest skid plate is about 14inches.

[@JeepJeep234]

Auto-snow-sport are all wheel drive settings for on road. In off road conditions it should be in sand/mud or rock for the 4wheel drive to be engaged.

[@toddkrueger6868]

I'm thinking you didn't shut off the traction control

[@riyaandrayplay6856]

Still had the traction control on. You have to select rock and hold down the traction button for 15 seconds. Its not allowing full power.

[@baja5racer1]

14 inches of snow??? It was only up to your ankles for fuck sake 🤣🤣

[@aronjohn84]

It's like watching monkeys operat a computer

[@UncleBildo]

3rd winter with my '19 Trailhawk. This winter had to have my first bump with a rope, same situation. Went to turn around in the edge of a field and a snow drift slowed me enough I couldn't make the full turn around. Luckily a buddy was a mile off with a truck, and I carry a big strap. Damned belly covers I think are responsible....... sorta ride up on that stuff and wheels don't have much purchase. In powder, I've had it pushing snow clear up over the top of it, but once it's got some heft to it, a foot is about the limit. My snow drift was more like 20 inches where I lodged! LOVE MY TRAILHAWK. 2.0T I wasn't sure about at first, but they seem to be holding up. Good for your Mom!

[@ScottsReviews]

I think I said the word shovel like 50 times I’m laughing

[@derfderfson]

Man if only someone in the comments would mention airing down the tires for the 400th time!

[@33Irishpride]

My 01 XJ got me about 1/4 mile in 28”. We lived on a high sitting farm in Lawrenceburg Ky. Still have the XJ lol

[@FoxtrotUniformCharlieKilo774]

Take it out of snow mode. It reduces throttle sensitivity and locks out 1st, 6,7,8,9th gears. Then hold the ESP button for 5 seconds until "ESC full off" is displayed. Poke the throttle and hang on.

[@dieseJL]

Sweet!!

[@off-roadingexplained8417]

Lifted , the Cherokee Trailhawk is a beast ! To be fair , lower tire pressure, lift and tires would make a big difference. I'm sure you'd get to 15 inches.

[@kennethcurtis1856]

I drove a Neon for years thru some of the nastiest lake effect snow in northwest IN. Driver skill is the most important asset in any type of severe conditions.

[@naxanderfr9]

I have a 2017 Trailhawk with Wildpeak AT3s and I have not gotten stuck at all. The most snow I have driven in is 12-15 inches. You just need how to drive or when to use your 4WD or snow option.

[@franklinstidham9037]

I thought your wrangler was a tank out there, you even got stuck and it took you a long time to get it unstuck but that's how snow is

[@kennethcurtis1856]

Pull out the way he came in, would be much easier and smarter way to recover.

[@Carl-vx9ws]

My wife and I are a Jeep Family too; hers is a 2015 Cherokee Trail-hawk, mine is a 2015 Wrangler. 😎

[@dieseJL]

🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@dheller777]

Tires and ground clearance seem to be the problem on that particular trailhawk.

[@Prometheus203]

I went from a 9k lbs Ram 2500 Cummins snow chief with off road package to a Cherokee.. I think the Cherokee is capable for what it is (4wd minivan) but it’s no off-road vehicle. My cousin has a Cherokee also and he’s done damage trying to keep up with friends in Wranglers. Great everyday driver though.

[@ryderkick3899]

😅🤣😂 Wow! Well, we will come get it after winter. Rocket scientist in action.

[@jcgrundl]

Not prepping the path? Remind me not to go camping in the winter with you guys, I'd rather wait for the call to get both of you unstuck. mwahaha

[@DeepFakeLofi]

The biggest problem is the stock Firestone destination a/t tires. They were the first thing I replaced on my trailhawk and added a 3 inch lift. Those tires just aren't great in the snow. I also prefer a recovery rope instead of a tow strap in the snow.

[@dieseJL]

yeah we need to get a good rope!

[@MichaelC-ox5tu]

What lift did you do

[@tsherman393]

Looks like a normal family adventure ♡ :)

[@fireman45atfd]

New tires on the TH would definitely help out.

[@_ShrewdJude]

Yup and thats why i went with a 4 runner. I aint gettin stuck son

[@jamieeisenhower1560]

That's funny I had a 72 Chevelle that went through deeper than that had a 100 lb sandbag in the trunk a good Tire it comes down to the tires turn traction control off

[@Glad2BGolden]

I was looking at the Trail Hawk until I saw this. Now I want a Rubicon. But let’s face it, most SUV’s/cars wouldn’t make it that far.

[@marinadelich876]

Drop the air pressure to about 25 pounds in the tires

[@Ruben-km4bu]

Someone make a similar video, Get it stuck in snow then put it into auto> snow> work your way up to 4Low> then rear locker. to see what tires spin and how the system works. Rear locker in snow wont do you any good. Rear locker is meant for rocks, Not snow or mud

[@rcafiore3424]

I got a 2015 Trail hawk those firestone tires suck they’re too hard changed over to BF good rich no problem

[@badbanano]

You need a good 24,000 pound kinetic strap

[@efone3553]

Air down the tires that is all you need to do. I would have put them down to 20 psi and if that didnt work I would have gone down to 15 then 10 if needed. Your tire pressure monitoring system will not be an issue, it will notify you when the tire pressure drops but thats it. Just dont go too fast and remember to air your tires back up when you get back on paved roads.

[@jovanies9751]

Airing down is snow doesnt work.

[@RangersOutdoorAdventures]

I know this was a while ago. However, if you invest in a bubba rope or some form of kinetic rope for recovery and watch Matts off-road recovery your family will be way more successful in recovery. Love the Jeep yall

[@44251]

Put some real snow tires on the Trailhawk. It helps mine a lot.

[@offroad_adventures2934]

Awesome video. Any reason why you dodnt use kinetic ropes for recovery? Thanks.

[@dieseJL]

We don’t have one but we’ll be sure to get one before winter🤣

[@SashaM0915]

Why don’t they have winter rated tires on the Cherokee, it’d probably do even better and possibly not get stuck.

[@jayh.3085]

Very difficult to watch the struggle using a tow strap verses a kinetic rope.

[@laceelk47]

Have you ever heard of pushing helpers to get unstuck

[@JeffHenry-vs3tn]

Shovel would help

[@timrobertson2511]

Do you guys know what you’re doing?

[@billlee6018]

The answer is... no!

[@shanedaiken2831]

Actual snow tires would make a big difference, the A/T tires suck in the cold. They lose their malubility. Liked the video!

[@ВалентинОлейник-ъ2п]

You need a winter tires, AT tires bad for snow using

[@arlendavis]

You needed too give it more of a jerk. You also need to get a Kinetic Recovery Tow Rope and watch some videos on how to use it.

[@Glad2BGolden]

Cooper said let me drive dammit

[@ironborn8786]

Those factory tires are trash. Get some good at's and u will rip through snow.

[@dieseJL]

I’ll tell my mom I’m getting her some M/T’s 🤣🤣

[@Millertime96]

A set of maxtracks would get right out

[@DavidYesUCan]

Why would you slow down on a turn in snow, stop spinning the tires and rock it back and forth, my old car got of worse. Don’t come to drive on Canadian streets in the winter hahaha

[@troyhale1028]

We can all tell you guys are new to off-roading and the jeeps in general. You guys weren’t stuck in the slightest just didn’t know how to drive your rig and use the modes correctly. Also, watch some videos on how pull somebody out cus my friend that was just hard to watch.

[@marthaday6168]

Lol hahaha yeah!! It can drive in the snow! Hahaha oh shit I’m stuck

[@kennethcurtis1856]

The lady needs to be standing way clear of that recoveey strap in case it snaps. It would be ugly if she got hit.

[@jefferyrobinson9984]

Put it in neutral and pull it out. I pulled a new Mercedes out of a ditch full of snow with my Gladiator on a snow covered road. That and 2 other cars and a tractor in 15 inches plus. All in neutral and the Gladiator made a quick recovery of all vehicles. Mid February we got 14.5 inches in 2 days meaning it was playtime for Jeeps. Kept my Grand Wagoneer and Cherokee Overland in the garage and just used the Gladiator. It went through it all no problems. Fun times

[@dieseJL]

They are tanks in the snow!

[@fordfiveohh]

You gotta YANK the jeep when you're trying to pull it out... all these gentle tugs lol...

[@midnitesilverrun8631]

Them tires aren’t helping

[@Domega-ek4vw]

Two words, MAX TRAX

[@iliveindetroit1]

next time dont forget your shovel

[@ssskeletonnasty5885]

Turn the wheel

[@michelleroetter6515]

Two jeeps ⚔️ fighting 😂

[@billlee6018]

Learn how to use the available modes or get yourself some studded Cooper STTs

[@myname9856]

14" of snow? You better put away the tape measure you measure your manhood with

[@cherryoakieyyc3546]

Inches? Lol maybe centimeters 😅😂

[@205silence]

When showing off your awesome Jeeps turns into showing off your terrible driving skills, math skills and how bad your Jeeps suck. That was about 7 inches of snow.

[@СергейБатрак-л8е]

Саме більше що вбиває в ціх роликах, такі чудові машини дістаються неукам.

[@cardiogirl798]

You need to shovel and get a better driver

[@haqi9fly]

I’m fucking mad man I thought I had a superior jeep but I guess not

[@romangerasimenko1509]

Резина не тянет

[@EdeLLvaiS]

Learn how to offroad, I was crying and laughing watching this, why u have wrangler if u don't know how to pull out stacked cars and owner of wrangler who don't know how to use that car crazy, go buy Prius 😒

[@mabdub]

Those dogs have absolutely no respect for what their owners ask them to do, they need to be trained to listen and obey their owners. The unruly behaviour of the dogs made this video really annoying to watch so I stopped. The video was potentially very interesting. If you ever do this kind of thing again please don't include the dogs.

[@aidanhunter3877]

You need a skid loader

[@TheOlneyandrewl01]

This is painful to watch

[@marc-olivierlavoie2746]

Your not a good driver🤦‍♂️

[@Japplesnap]

This was painful to watch. Nobody there had any idea how to do a snow recovery.

[@darty4r5]

im guessing those tires arent for snow