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The de-rating of the towing numbers for the diesel compared to the 3.6 considering their torque output should be a blatant indicator that heat is an issue. Jeep has also stated so ever since they announced the diesel coming to the JT. I’ve seen too many posts here and on FB regarding how the...

Locally here in NY the vehicle with greatest inventory on my local Ford lot is the Ranger. They have 8, compared to 3 F150s and no 250s. This is a dealer that would normally have 50+ F150s. No idea what price they are demanding, but they have more to sell by far than the local Jeep dealer- no...

I can also attest that manual mode while towing makes a huge difference. I’m pulling a 6100lb (fully loaded) travel trailer, and was ready to trade the truck before trying manual shifting. Now I set my cruise control at 62-63 on the highway and use manual shifting. I’m able to use 6th and 7th...

All the weights I have stated in all my posts are from a CAT scale, Ive weighed it many times. The weights are also fully loaded for camping, not dry weights. Im 290 lbs over on gvwr for the truck when my family rides with me. Most recent scale numbers with my whole family in truck, camper...

Thanks everyone for all the input-Im honestly surprised with most of the responses so far. I really didnt think 300lbs over gvwr was that big if a deal, its less than 5%. Especially considering all other weights (axle ratings, gcvwr, tow rating) are in check. Im really torn because I have around...

Im for sure pushing the limit. But realistically not sure what truck would be better. 6100lbs fully loaded seems silly to pull with a 3/4 ton, and I dont want the everyday punishment of one as my daily driver. Any 1/2 ton with many options- particularly any offroad capability has no more...

We’ve done the tent thing for years and rented more airbnbs and $300/night hotels than I can count. My wife and 2 girls are just so much more comfortable having running water- and ac isnt so bad either, nor is the outdoor beer fridge! I don’t find the towing or set up of the travel trailer to be...

Yea I completely knew it was going to be pushing it buying the camper we did. However, with soon to be 3 kids my wife and I felt this was the smallest we could go that was worth getting. Considered models with no slides that were much lighter, but that extra space is priceless with young kids...

I may explore this further. I’ve adjusted the hitch several times to get where I am, which is level. However that is with the help of the airbags. The hitch has 800lb bars on it (rv dealer spec’d) but I am wondering if they are not heavy enough. I am adjusted enough that I dont think I could go...

I hear you on safety and insurance liability. Honestly I hate that it handles so well the way it is set up currently- doesnt do much to convince me it’s actually overloaded. Ive towed various trailers for years with other trucks- all 1/2 and 3/4 ton. None have felt more confident and stable than...

By myself, first time was probably an hour including removing the hard top and assembling the rear belt rail. This spring when I put it back on after winter it was probably 1/2 hour.

Airlift 1000 kit. Very easy install, work great so far.

Update: I can’t get the weights right fully loaded! But does it matter? After taking several camping trips in 2 vehicles we have decided it’s just not very practical for my wife to drive separately with our 2/ soon to be 3 children, particularly on longer trips. We also have the camper fully...

Yes, my definition of Safari mode is rear window out, top up, preferably with the doors off. Great airflow, and sun protection. The longer I own my JT the more I find myself doing this, too much sun too many times! I cant say enough how great of a job Jeep did with the JT soft top. So easy to...

Every other truck I have owned either had spray in or drop in bed liners. This time around I went with the Smartliner just to give it a shot. I absolutely love it- soft enough to not scratch delicate items (furniture, kids bikes etc...) but thick enough to protect the bed. I have mine set up...

We’ve had it for 56,000 miles, 53,000 have been on 33” General Grabber ATX’s. It was 23-24 with factory slicks when new. Ours is the etorque version of the 2.0, not sure what your friends is- I know they got rid of the etorque option although I wouldnt think it would make that much difference...

Damn- are you sure he recalibrated for larger tire size? My wife has a 2018 JLU Sahara with the 2.0 Turbo e-torque and she gets 22mpg average easily on 33s recalibrated with Tazer. Hard to believe 35s would kill it that bad... we’ve taken some trips in hers heavily loaded, bikes on the back...

New Passport SL 221bh. Cutting it very close on payload with the heavy hitch weight (700 lb per CAT Scale), but the floorplan was so perfect for our family we had to have it. So far very impressed with how well the JT handles it. I also pull this old girl around the fingerlakes all summer. Like...

Spent a bit of time adjusting the wd hitch. Dealership had installed it, I decided to go through it after discovering some of the bolts were finger tight at best. Glad I made it home with it. That being said after taking measurements and raising the hitch ball a couple inches it now sits much...

What model Catalina are you hauling? Curious what tongue weight and dry weight are?