towing

Just picked up a 2021 gladiator sport willys Automatic with Tow package. I am planning on towing a travel trailer weighing 4800lbs dry. I plan on towing this dry and empty at least on my first run. It’s an 80 mile fairly flat trip. Gladiator is rated for 6000lbs I will be installing a brake...

Just wanted to share my experiences towing with my JT for those doing research. Towing was one of the reasons I went with a JT over a JL. We regularly tow between 3500/4500 ilbs with ours through mountains in VA, WV, and PA to various ATV parks. As far as a mid sized truck goes, i'd say it...

Before I start, I understand that putting additional equipment on my Willys will not legally change anything about the official published FCA Payload and Towing Capacities. With that being said, what do I need to add to my Willys in order to safely tow a 7800lbs (fully loaded) travel trailer...

I have a Lance trailer, model# 1985, that I towed with my Ecodiesel Ram. I’ve wanted a Wrangler for a while, but they can’t tow very much. So, when it came time to replace the Ram I chose a 3.6L V6 Gladiator Rubicon. I considered the Max Tow version but since I’ve always wanted a Rubicon I...

Made my first big tow last night. I was watching all the gauges. Trans was running 195-200. Coolant stayed under 220. But the oil was consistently running 230 and I saw 236 one time. What's a safe high number? I have a stock 2022 Mojave, 13,400 miles, pulling a 22' RV. I was running 55 mph...

Looking to put a quad in the back of my gladiator while towing my 5x8 trailer. I want to keep the tailgate at half while I do. Would the trailer jack hit the tailgate? I’d rather be sure and ask before going and messing up the back of my truck. Thanks you for your time

What is wheel load rating and why is it important for towing? I recently found a good deal on some new wheels but wanted to make sure I'm making an informed decision before buying. Someone mentioned wheel load rating the other day but I cant find that post. Any way, can someone help me...

Hello, @Zybane created an informative poll/tracker that helps frame the eco diesel experience. PMd with him and came up with this sister poll on derating. Have you experienced, or not experienced, derating when towing, not towing or if you installed an oil cooler? Thought this was a good...

Wife thinks she wants to camp. I hope so. If a few trips go well, I might want to get something a little more luxurious than the home made (not by me) overland trailer I have. So, show me what you are pulling! For the record, jt 80th, tow (not max). If correct, 6000 lb limit. Come on...

Do any of you tow a camper off-road? I recently went on a trip with a buddy that towed a camper with his ZR2 and it was a PITA. I ended up having to drag the camper up and down the trail to camp for him. I understand campers provide comfort and simple shelter but for the places I like to go...

My wife and I are looking at travel trailers for our family of 4 soon to be 5. After looking at several brands and layouts we have narrowed our search down to 2 models: Grand Design Imagine XLS 21bhe Dry Weight 4698 Tongue Weight 456 Length 24’ 11” Grand Design Imagine XLS...

So I just test drove a 2021 Wills Sport. 6spd, all black, bed liner, tow package, aux switches, AND none of the safety bells and whistles that I despise (more on this below). I will be trading in a 2020 4 runner auto. I miss the truck bed and want a manual. That said, I don't know if I...

Stock Rubicon w/Fox shocks. I recently installed a Rebel Offroad bed rack and a Decked drawer system. The rack weighs roughly 180 lbs. and the drawer system comes in at 200. Have not adding any other additional items. So this brings the total added weight to just under 400 pounds. Jeep claims...

After owning my JTR for only about a month, I can say even as a decided buyer I didnt understand or appreciate just how good of a vehicle it is. In the first month Ive taken a 6 hour road trip with my wife and 2 kids, carried 4 adult coworkers for work trips, done some mild off-roading, towed...

There is a lot of contradictory advice out there for my Overland, and I'm trying get a definitive answer. Any help appreciated! I don't believe my Overland has the tow package although it has a wired trailer plug. I've read that my truck's towing capacity varies anywhere from 4000lbs to 6000lbs...

With the expected MPG of travel trailer towing around 11 - 13MPG, has anyone felt the need to add an auxiliary fuel tank in the bed?

Here is a very detailed towing tutorial and glossary from Curt Manufacturing. It is very detailed and complete and helped me determine if the Gladiator Sport S with max Tow could tow my boat safely. I've towed for years, but learned a lot about all the elements you need to understand beyond...

I have the sport s with max tow, 2.5 in level in the front, on 33s and I am considering upgrading to the mopar 2 inch lift with 37s. will the mopar kit drop that down similar to what a rubicon tows with 37s? Also what kind of height gain would I get from the mopar lift, seeing as I already have...

I just bought a used popup. the guy swore on his mother the wiring harness worked the day before when he had to tow it home to show it to me. We plug in the 4 pin and nothing, no lights. I brought a 4 -> 7 pin adapter and nothing, no lights. I ended up towing it home with no working...

Hey everyone! I can't seem to find an "official" answer other than a couple of websites that aren't official Jeep websites. I read in a couple of places that the Overland model with the 8-speed automatic can tow 6,000lbs. I understand the manual is limited to 4,500lbs and the max tow package is...