Re: Trailer towing with Wrangler
 

The standard TJ Wrangler with 6 cyl is rated for 2000 pound towing
capacity. The engine, brakes, axles, and frame are fine for this weight
BUT the relatively soft suspension required for good off road
performance along with the short wheelbase and high center of gravity
makes this a very poor choice of tow vehicle. It's not that you can't
accelerate or brake, it's that you can't handle emergency situations
like quick lane changes, blustery side winds, etc. The trailer just
drives the jeep where ever it feels like. You are talking about a couple
thousand miles per year on the freeways with a trailer, not just a
couple of miles to the boat landing and back.

ramjet44 wrote:
> I'm looking at late model Wranglers (2000 to 2006) but I think they are not
> rated to pull the weight of my boat and trailer which I tow twice a year to
> Florida and back to Michigan. THe boat and trailer weigh 2000 lbs (with
> brakes). Are there mods available for a Wrangler that will virtually
> double the safe towing capacity? Thanks
>
> Roger
>

Re: Trailer towing with Wrangler
 

The standard TJ Wrangler with 6 cyl is rated for 2000 pound towing
capacity. The engine, brakes, axles, and frame are fine for this weight
BUT the relatively soft suspension required for good off road
performance along with the short wheelbase and high center of gravity
makes this a very poor choice of tow vehicle. It's not that you can't
accelerate or brake, it's that you can't handle emergency situations
like quick lane changes, blustery side winds, etc. The trailer just
drives the jeep where ever it feels like. You are talking about a couple
thousand miles per year on the freeways with a trailer, not just a
couple of miles to the boat landing and back.

ramjet44 wrote:
> I'm looking at late model Wranglers (2000 to 2006) but I think they are not
> rated to pull the weight of my boat and trailer which I tow twice a year to
> Florida and back to Michigan. THe boat and trailer weigh 2000 lbs (with
> brakes). Are there mods available for a Wrangler that will virtually
> double the safe towing capacity? Thanks
>
> Roger
>

Re: Trailer towing with Wrangler
 

The standard TJ Wrangler with 6 cyl is rated for 2000 pound towing
capacity. The engine, brakes, axles, and frame are fine for this weight
BUT the relatively soft suspension required for good off road
performance along with the short wheelbase and high center of gravity
makes this a very poor choice of tow vehicle. It's not that you can't
accelerate or brake, it's that you can't handle emergency situations
like quick lane changes, blustery side winds, etc. The trailer just
drives the jeep where ever it feels like. You are talking about a couple
thousand miles per year on the freeways with a trailer, not just a
couple of miles to the boat landing and back.

ramjet44 wrote:
> I'm looking at late model Wranglers (2000 to 2006) but I think they are not
> rated to pull the weight of my boat and trailer which I tow twice a year to
> Florida and back to Michigan. THe boat and trailer weigh 2000 lbs (with
> brakes). Are there mods available for a Wrangler that will virtually
> double the safe towing capacity? Thanks
>
> Roger
>

Re: Trailer towing with Wrangler
 

The short wheelbase is the limiting factor in the TJ's towing rating, as
others have said. A 2,000# boat and trailer ain't so big, but for any kind
of long-distance towing like what you are looking at, you should consider at
the very least an '04-06 Unlimited, since it has a longer wheelbase than a
standard TJ. I would say at this point I could sell you my 04 Unlimited, I
even live in Michigan, but it's already sold.... :-)

"ramjet44" <tbaroger@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1cf3a5338696246c320671ce88252f9e@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com...
> I'm looking at late model Wranglers (2000 to 2006) but I think they are
> not
> rated to pull the weight of my boat and trailer which I tow twice a year
> to
> Florida and back to Michigan. THe boat and trailer weigh 2000 lbs (with
> brakes). Are there mods available for a Wrangler that will virtually
> double the safe towing capacity? Thanks
>
> Roger
>

Re: Trailer towing with Wrangler
 

The short wheelbase is the limiting factor in the TJ's towing rating, as
others have said. A 2,000# boat and trailer ain't so big, but for any kind
of long-distance towing like what you are looking at, you should consider at
the very least an '04-06 Unlimited, since it has a longer wheelbase than a
standard TJ. I would say at this point I could sell you my 04 Unlimited, I
even live in Michigan, but it's already sold.... :-)

"ramjet44" <tbaroger@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1cf3a5338696246c320671ce88252f9e@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com...
> I'm looking at late model Wranglers (2000 to 2006) but I think they are
> not
> rated to pull the weight of my boat and trailer which I tow twice a year
> to
> Florida and back to Michigan. THe boat and trailer weigh 2000 lbs (with
> brakes). Are there mods available for a Wrangler that will virtually
> double the safe towing capacity? Thanks
>
> Roger
>

Re: Trailer towing with Wrangler
 

The short wheelbase is the limiting factor in the TJ's towing rating, as
others have said. A 2,000# boat and trailer ain't so big, but for any kind
of long-distance towing like what you are looking at, you should consider at
the very least an '04-06 Unlimited, since it has a longer wheelbase than a
standard TJ. I would say at this point I could sell you my 04 Unlimited, I
even live in Michigan, but it's already sold.... :-)

"ramjet44" <tbaroger@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1cf3a5338696246c320671ce88252f9e@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com...
> I'm looking at late model Wranglers (2000 to 2006) but I think they are
> not
> rated to pull the weight of my boat and trailer which I tow twice a year
> to
> Florida and back to Michigan. THe boat and trailer weigh 2000 lbs (with
> brakes). Are there mods available for a Wrangler that will virtually
> double the safe towing capacity? Thanks
>
> Roger
>

Re: Trailer towing with Wrangler
 

The short wheelbase is the limiting factor in the TJ's towing rating, as
others have said. A 2,000# boat and trailer ain't so big, but for any kind
of long-distance towing like what you are looking at, you should consider at
the very least an '04-06 Unlimited, since it has a longer wheelbase than a
standard TJ. I would say at this point I could sell you my 04 Unlimited, I
even live in Michigan, but it's already sold.... :-)

"ramjet44" <tbaroger@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1cf3a5338696246c320671ce88252f9e@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com...
> I'm looking at late model Wranglers (2000 to 2006) but I think they are
> not
> rated to pull the weight of my boat and trailer which I tow twice a year
> to
> Florida and back to Michigan. THe boat and trailer weigh 2000 lbs (with
> brakes). Are there mods available for a Wrangler that will virtually
> double the safe towing capacity? Thanks
>
> Roger
>

Re: Trailer towing with Wrangler
 

Just curious, how much did you sell it for?

roger

Re: Trailer towing with Wrangler
 

Just curious, how much did you sell it for?

roger

Re: Trailer towing with Wrangler
 

Just curious, how much did you sell it for?

roger