Can I Tow this?

[Hootbro]

Hard to find a high altitude in charts.

To Jeep, your Gladiator is a Overland model with the High Altitude package.

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[FASST1]

That makes sense. So I think use 6k which should allow a tongue of 600. I wonder how much a uhaul trailer weights.

 

[Gren71]

That makes sense. So I think use 6k which should allow a tongue of 600. I wonder how much a uhaul trailer weights.

https://www.uhaul.com/Trailers/Auto-Transport-Rental/AT/

some info from that page

• Max load: 5,290 lbs.
• Gross vehicle weight: 7,500 lbs. max.
• Empty weight: 2,210 lbs.

• Must be equipped with a hard top if it is an SUV. U-Haul does not allow any type of sport-utility vehicle not equipped with a hard top to tow U-Haul equipment.
• Tow vehicle and trailer lighting must be operational at all times, day and night. All U-Haul trailers and towing are wired with a 4-way flat light connector.
• Must weigh at least 3,500 lbs. (curb weight), and must equal or exceed 80% of the combined weight of the trailer (2,210 lbs.) and the vehicle being towed (up to 5,290 lbs.).
• Must have a towing system that has a 5,000 lbs. minimum weight-carrying rating
• Must have 1-7/8" or 2" hitch ball (5,000 lbs. minimum)
• Must not exceed maximum allowable hitch ball height of 25"
• Must have external mirrors on both sides
• Must have fully operational lighting
• Maximum recommended speed is 55 MPH
• Load trailers heavier in front.
• Reduce normal driving speed.
• Wear a seatbelt.

 

[Ty01vette]

Great information on the U-Haul trailer. I'm picking up a 6x12 enclosed next Thursday and driving 3 1/2 hours from Richmond, VA to Blacksburg, VA on Sat. I would say roughly ¾ of my trip is pretty much straight/flat road and then the remainder is mountain travel. I'm not looking at a lot of items in the trailer (dresser, sofa, boxed mattress, bed, desk & nightstand - then some boxes of misc.). I have a 2020 Gladiator Rubicon Launch Edition, 3 1/2-inch lift and 37's. How much of a drop hitch would I need? From the ground to the middle of my hitch is 23 inches. I have 3 hitches, 2 straight and 1 = 2-inch drop. I was looking at picking up a 5-inch drop hitch or a 3-inch drop hitch. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[WILDHOBO]

Great information on the U-Haul trailer. I'm picking up a 6x12 enclosed next Thursday and driving 3 1/2 hours from Richmond, VA to Blacksburg, VA on Sat. I would say roughly ¾ of my trip is pretty much straight/flat road and then the remainder is mountain travel. I'm not looking at a lot of items in the trailer (dresser, sofa, boxed mattress, bed, desk & nightstand - then some boxes of misc.). I have a 2020 Gladiator Rubicon Launch Edition, 3 1/2-inch lift and 37's. How much of a drop hitch would I need? From the ground to the middle of my hitch is 23 inches. I have 3 hitches, 2 straight and 1 = 2-inch drop. I was looking at picking up a 5-inch drop hitch or a 3-inch drop hitch. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

I’d just get an adjustable drop/rise hitch so you can not have it be only for this setup. I have this tow and stow adjustable 2” and 2 5/16” setup from b and w and couldn’t be happier.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Great information on the U-Haul trailer. I'm picking up a 6x12 enclosed next Thursday and driving 3 1/2 hours from Richmond, VA to Blacksburg, VA on Sat. I would say roughly ¾ of my trip is pretty much straight/flat road and then the remainder is mountain travel. I'm not looking at a lot of items in the trailer (dresser, sofa, boxed mattress, bed, desk & nightstand - then some boxes of misc.). I have a 2020 Gladiator Rubicon Launch Edition, 3 1/2-inch lift and 37's. How much of a drop hitch would I need? From the ground to the middle of my hitch is 23 inches. I have 3 hitches, 2 straight and 1 = 2-inch drop. I was looking at picking up a 5-inch drop hitch or a 3-inch drop hitch. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Like suggested - no one can tell you how much of a drop you need - so get one that's adjustable. Lifts vary - you may have a 3 1/2" lift installed but it may have lifted it more or less than that and 37s vary. Uhaul trailers will vary as well.
And your truck may or may not sag xx" with the load - that will vary, and no one can tell you that, either.
So you always need to actually match the truck with the trailer at the time you connect or hook up to the trailer - make it level.

Drop until the trailer is totally LEVEL. So adjust until you get there.

 

[WILDHOBO]

Like suggested - no one can tell you how much of a drop you need - so get one that's adjustable. Lifts vary - you may have a 3 1/2" lift installed but it may have lifted it more or less than that and 37s vary. Uhaul trailers will vary as well.
And your truck may or may not sag xx" with the load - that will vary, and no one can tell you that, either.
So you always need to actually match the truck with the trailer at the time you connect or hook up to the trailer - make it level.

Drop until the trailer is totally LEVEL. So adjust until you get there.

If the adjustment increments make it either slightly high or low at the tongue, choose low. Tongue weight is good for stability.

 

[LANGeek]

I good source of info is MrTruck.com (https://mrtruck.com/)

 

[ShadowsPapa]

If the adjustment increments make it either slightly high or low at the tongue, choose low. Tongue weight is good for stability.

Yes for a single axle trailer - weight is transferred to the tongue.
For two axles, low will reduce tongue weight (depending on the trailer's suspension)

 

[Ty01vette]

Thanks for the additional information, I'm heading over to the U-Haul location Friday, that has everything needed for towing. I called and they said bring it over and we can see what will be needed and their prices aren't bad for hitches.

Will be a little different pulling with the gladiator over the full size Bronco that I've used for so many years, but had to put her to pasture a few years back.

 

[Ty01vette]

I went with a 3-inch drop, 2-inch ball. With the trailer hooked up and completely filled my Gladiator was still level and the trailer was level. It was towed from Midlothian, VA to Blacksburg, VA (193 miles) without any issues whatsoever. Oh, I didn't care about gas mileage. The trip back was a little bouncy as the trailer was empty. The Gladiator did a great job towing that trailer filled with my daughters apartment furniture and 4 passengers.

 

[Jaybre007]

Thanks. Based on what I see there, you could do it, but you're not going to be able to absorb much in the way of added payload on the Jeep, and your control over the camper is going to be diminished. Swaying in traffic is always a concern, especially on the freeway. MPG will be in the toilet no matter what you tow so don't let that become a factor for you. Overall, this is probably at the limit for non-Max Tow Gladiators. These are fairly small trucks after all in the grand scheme of trucks.

You can tow this with a WDH, but how comfortable you will be doing it is going to be the question. A camper like that is really better suited to an F150 or comparable. But that doesn't mean you can't use the Gladiator so long as you're prepared and comfortable with it.

I just want to say that was a very honest answer and thank you for not bashing the Gladiator. I know how to tow and some people think they do. It all comes down to comfort level and understanding. The individual towing must be competent and comfortable doing the task or they will fail. MPG's - anything over 10 is always a win! Anything less is really normal based upon terrain and traffic. I also understanding - you don't drive towing a trailer like you drive without towing a trailer. Far too often I see the person going down the road hauling ass, slamming on their brakes, and creating situations that can all be avoided. But, as I said before, a very honest answer!

 

[danimal2000]

just a note. the camper will also have a yellow sticker of its ACTUAL dry rate and it will likely not match what is advertised. In my experience the sticker is always higher of course. Just bought a camper a few months ago, ad/website said 3700 dry, sticker said 4200! ummm that's not really even close! Ran all the numbers and loaded up I'm still about 800-1000 under my 6k max depending on what we bring. Point is don't trust the ad or website alone on the trailer weight. If the spec is already that close on your ratings, reality is almost certainly going to be over any limits (payload especially)

 

[danimal2000]

Take a look at this for comparison/options sake. Almost identical, but not: https://forestriverinc.com/rvs/travel-trailers/salem-fsx/178BHSK/6746

hey that's mine! and we love it. this is the one i mentioned though, website claims 3700 dry, actual was 4200...a different form of "sticker shock"

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