Jeep Gladiator Mojave

[JulioC]

I have a big question:
Why if the Jeep Gladiator Mojave that I'm buying has included already all equipment for the MAX TOW PACKAGE, it only can tow 6000 pounds as by the VIN said.??????

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[ecidiego]

I have a big question:
Why if the Jeep Gladiator Mojave that I'm buying has included already all equipment for the MAX TOW PACKAGE, it only can tow 6000 pounds as by the VIN said.??????

It doesn't have the suspension. It's softer. It's what makes it a Mojave.

 

[JulioC]

Meaning if I add airbags in the 4 tires can I tow more ??

 

[ecidiego]

Meaning if I add airbags in the 4 tires can I tow more ??

I wouldn't even tow 6k!

 

[Rahkmalla]

I have a big question:
Why if the Jeep Gladiator Mojave that I'm buying has included already all equipment for the MAX TOW PACKAGE, it only can tow 6000 pounds as by the VIN said.??????

The Mojave has never been offered with the max tow package

A mojave with the regular tow package "can" tow 6k

There is nothing you can do to a mojave to allow it to legally town more than 6k lbs

 

[Jaxmax]

The Mojave has everything the Max Tow package has, the wide axles, the HD alternator, the same hitch receiver, 4.10 gears, but it also has taller springs for lift , larger wider tires, and a much softer suspension, the stiff progressive Max Tow springs help with the much higher payload and towing capacity along with much smaller thinner tires. You can never change the sticker on the door and 6,000lbs. is a lot to tow with any Gladiator anyway. Yes I drive a Mojave with Max Tow rear springs and a 1 3/8” spacer to have them match the Mojave spring height, ride is still great and tows great. So yup your Mojave is rated to tow 6,000 pounds….Jack

 

[ecidiego]

The Mojave has everything the Max Tow package has, the wide axles, the HD alternator, the same hitch receiver, 4.10 gears, but it also has taller springs for lift , larger wider tires, and a much softer suspension, the stiff progressive Max Tow springs help with the much higher payload and towing capacity along with much smaller thinner tires. You can never change the sticker on the door and 6,000lbs. is a lot to tow with any Gladiator anyway. Yes I drive a Mojave with Max Tow rear springs and a 1 3/8” spacer to have them match the Mojave spring height, ride is still great and tows great. So yup your Mojave is rated to tow 6,000 pounds….Jack

Mojave doesn't have the 850w fan or 240a Alternator unless it was optioned with the towing package for the fan and alt, or the aux switches for just the alt.

There is a myth that Mojave comes default with the HD cooling fan. It doesn't. It comes with the same 600w fan all the other Gladiators without the towing package get.

 

[Lunentucker]

This thread is hilarious.
If I needed a truck to tow much more than my lawnmower trailer loaded with mulch I'd get a full sized truck with a capable engine and transmission.

 

[Mjolnir]

The Mojave has never been offered with the max tow package

A mojave with the regular tow package "can" tow 6k

There is nothing you can do to a mojave to allow it to legally town more than 6k lbs

OP.

This. You are misinformed believing you can get max tow on the Mojave.

 

[Ichthus]

You can do MANY Things to make your truck better at towing, but you can’t make it legally rated to tow more than Jeep says it can.

Most people here are going to laugh at anyone using a Gladiator to tow more than 6000 lbs anyways…it’s a midsize truck with Midsize capabilities. Also keep in mind that typically you want your tongue weight to be about 10% of your trailer weight and you’ll exceed the tongue limit pretty quick without proper planning and set up.


so, go add some airbags, install a Big-Brake Kit, trailer brake controller, and keep your trailer under 6000 lbs.

 

[jeepers29]

I tow a 3000 lb trailer with my Mojave and it is plenty for that setup.

 

[ATL_Rubi]

So technically, the way it works as I understand is: They rate the frame, axles, and brakes for its max capacity, meaning 7650 for the jeep with the wide axles. Then, once they start adding bits, i.e. soft suspension, lift, heavier skid plates, steel bumpers, etc, they reduce the rating to compensate.

SO by definition, any Rubicon/Mojave is a "Max Tow" in that it has the frame, axles, and brakes for that designation, but, the added bits to make it a Rubicon/Mojave reduce the weight rating. Also mentioned is the cooling fan, a small piece that does not effect your actual tow capacity, but will effect your ability to tow any capacity with real meaning for an extended period of time.

 

[Gvsukids]

So technically, the way it works as I understand is: They rate the frame, axles, and brakes for its max capacity, meaning 7650 for the jeep with the wide axles. Then, once they start adding bits, i.e. soft suspension, lift, heavier skid plates, steel bumpers, etc, they reduce the rating to compensate.

The Max Tow also has 31.5" tires and a full length plastic bumper. The skid plate under the steel bumper is the only different skid plate from the Rubicon.

 

[Dan in Pasadena]

I towed this enclosed 14 ft trailer weighing 4500 lbs as you see it (took it to a weigh station) from Seattle to Atascadero, CA back in June 2022 with

my totally stock 2020 JTR.

I bought rear air bags for it but ran out of time to install them before the trip which is why you can see a little squat in the rear.

It towed it fine. But after having a 2008 Chevy 3500HD Crew 4x4 dually as well as a 2014 GMC 2500HD Denali I agree it is a medium duty truck and this kind of towing should definitely be the exception, NOT a regular activity.

 

[dcmdon]

To the OP. I don't know how much experience you have towing, but a big part of this question has to do with

1) how often
2) how fast
3) how high and hot
4) how is it equipped - bags? Load distributing hitch?
5) Trailer? dual axles do better heavier.

I would not hesitate to use my Mojave to pull 8000 lbs or even 10,000 lbs across tow with a WDH on a dual axle trailer.

Conversely, I wouldn't want to use my Mojave to pull much more than 5000 lb if I was towing often, on the highway, over mountains.

So it all figures in. Towing on the highway with a vehicle that is at its maximum is a miserable experience. The trailer moves the tow vehicle around, your foot is always on the floor trying to keep up with traffic, road camber can make the trailer pull, wind can do the same.

It's miserable and it's tiring.

Maintaining that level or even higher level of concentration for a short cross town trip is a piece of cake. I've towed a bit over 3000 lbs of gravel in my utility trailer with my Mojave. It was a cross town trip and I cold barely even notice the trailer was there.

I'm sure 6000 lb would be easy and 10,000 lb would be doable. But this was at speeds under 40 mph with the motor just loafing around in lower gears.

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