Would you feel comfortable towing...

[XJADDICTION]

@Lowcountryearl, haha! Had an F250 crew cab, tents; K2500 Duramax, tents; JTR, oh wife wants a camper. Got a 16' Sun-Lite weighs 2,480 lbs dry.
@CallMeJoe makes a very good point with frontal area. You are already driving a brick. I have noticed significant MPG differences at 65-85 mph without a trailer.
(Sustained highway, varied grades.)
65mph - 21-23 MPG
70mph - 19-22 MPG
75mph - 16-18 MPG
80mph - 13-15 MPG
85mph - 11-12 MPG


OP 4900 lbs dry gets pretty heavy when loaded. Figure on fresh water and at least half a load of gray/black water; gear and people. Personally, I like a lighter trailer so that my truck does not get pushed around.

What was said right here!

The front of trailer needs to be more aerodynamic, and slow the heck down. 65mph is the max speed you should Tow any trailer. I’ve also had Ford 1 Ton Diesels and pulled plenty of weight , but stayed at 65 mph even with lighter weight (once I realized I was being a dumb ass towing faster just because I could).
- better fuel economy
- better ride
- safer
- easier on trailer tires... i.e. not building up too much heat
- an accident over-loaded and over speed at the very least could cost you a lot of money
- keeps your underwear cleaner

I roll my eyes when someone rips past me on the interstate at 80+mph (even 70mph) towing a wake boat that weighs 7000lbs. Tire heat (catastrophic tire blowout) sudden sway and sudden interstate stops to name a few are never worth saving a few minutes. Also all trucks are prone to overheating the transmission towing fast and hard.

Insurance companies WILL check your speed, weight limits and bad driving habits through vehicle computers, dash cams, and witnesses. You will loose big time even if you don’t kill someone.so, worth it to save a few extra. Minutes? Hell No!

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[AstroZombie]

Comfort when towing is more of a personal thing and depends a lot on the experience of the driver. What you are looking at is well within the manufacturer listed capabilities of a stock Rubicon equipped with the Factory Tow Package. I would be comfortable towing it.

Towing can be tricky. It's always comfort level. One thing I need to get used to is how close the back of my Gladiator feels to the trailer but that's only backing up. If you were experienced towing with your last rig you should be fine. I have a POP-UP and it pulls nicely. I, too, would tow it (what your looking at buying.)

 

[Caraholic]

this guy hits the basics and I scooted through fairly quick but if your new to towing this basic info is a must and explains many things about why towing can be different for the same vehicles…..

edited to add:
You will always most likely be WELL BELOW your max tow capacity yet already be maxed out on your payloads

 

[ShadowsPapa]

this guy hits the basics and I scooted through fairly quick but if your new to towing this basic info is a must and explains many things about why towing can be different for the same vehicles…..

And why people get too damn hung up on that advertised tow rating - but ignore payload and other factors. Gee, this trailer is xxxxx pounds dry weight, I can easily tow it - with their truck maxed out with options, dogs, camping gear, family - boom - over capacity. That WDH won't do squat to save you and that truck in an emergency situation if you have ignored other factors.

 

[Terry]

which one would that be again?

That would be the 5 Star Ahwahnee Hotel, Yosmite, CA. You can stay there, but you need a credit card to check in.......

 

[Terry]

then why add commentary? fine keep them to yourself... SMH

So who made YOU Captain of the friggin world....

 

[Gren71]

So who made YOU Captain of the friggin world....

Some folks aren’t worth engaging with, save your time and energy friend.

 

[Finiti]

We just picked up a new Geo Pro G19FBS, 3375lbs dry. Pulls no problem, we got a good weight distribution hitch, going to look at getting the rear air bags now. Going to be interesting when we take it to the mountains on the long weekend.

 

[Terry]

Some folks aren’t worth engaging with, save your time and energy friend.

You're probably right.... However, lately it seems that every where I go the people i see and interact with are Gen-whatever a-holes that tell you how to think, speak, stand, walk, rest, and..... crap. Just a bit tired of it.

 

[Gren71]

You're probably right.... However, lately it seems that every where I go the people i see and interact with are Gen-whatever a-holes that tell you how to think, speak, stand, walk, rest, and..... crap. Just a bit tired of it.

I %100 can level with that mindset. At times i feel like im surrounded by children and weak boys. Frustrating to say the least.

 

[Caraholic]

You're probably right.... However, lately it seems that every where I go the people i see and interact with are Gen-whatever a-holes that tell you how to think, speak, stand, walk, rest, and..... crap. Just a bit tired of it.

Cmon guys-If your referring to me; I asked why comment if you tart off and shoot any ‘tude. I simply inquired to elaborate because I want to get all from here I can, what I got back was rude(ish). If you just toss out a non helpful quip then why bother making any comment at all. that’s a fair life lesson- I’m not the one who you should take issue with, if it happens to be me- maybe it was him?? . Let’s keep it nice eh? If it was me then I stand by my comment- because in principal I contributed and that’s matters more than a quick vague comment that read condescending. no need to be snarky- because I would speak us all in person how I present myself here. This is a great forum let’s ALL WORK YO KEEP IT THAT WAY.
edit;
now back to towing

 

[Caraholic]

We just picked up a new Geo Pro G19FBS, 3375lbs dry. Pulls no problem, we got a good weight distribution hitch, going to look at getting the rear air bags now. Going to be interesting when we take it to the mountains on the long weekend.

Please check back in and keep us posted!

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Some folks aren’t worth engaging with, save your time and energy friend.

And - if you don't know where you're going, any road will take you there.

 

[AstroZombie]

We just picked up a new Geo Pro G19FBS, 3375lbs dry. Pulls no problem, we got a good weight distribution hitch, going to look at getting the rear air bags now. Going to be interesting when we take it to the mountains on the long weekend.

THIS IS BOSS LEVEL!!

 

[Lowcountryearl]

We just picked up a new Geo Pro G19FBS, 3375lbs dry. Pulls no problem, we got a good weight distribution hitch, going to look at getting the rear air bags now. Going to be interesting when we take it to the mountains on the long weekend.

Looking at the same rig this weekend, glad to hear it tows well behind the Glad, not sure we need the double bunks, it's just me, the wife and two dogs, the kids can get their own camper. As I get older my new motto is "leave them nothing" haha!
On the other hand the dogs might appreciate their own bunk

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