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Somewhere around that. Probably 4600-4700 loaded up.
Isn't the JLUR towing maxed at 3,000lbs though? I've been looking at campers and I'm not finding anything I really like that is under 3,000lbs so this could be promising if the JLUR could tow more.
 

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Isn't the JLUR towing maxed at 3,000lbs though? I've been looking at campers and I'm not finding anything I really like that is under 3,000lbs so this could be promising if the JLUR could tow more.
3500 is the rating. I have a weight distributing hitch with proper sized bars and sway control. It does better than my '89 grand wagoneer and it's 5000lb tow rating. I think the low rating is due to the removable roof, not any physical limitation. It's at least as capable as my mom's 2017 grand Cherokee, which has a 6500lb tow rating (and same drivetrain with shorter wheelbase). It's about the same as my half ton pickup without wd hitch. I was a little worried about cooling but peak trans temp was 203, peak oil temp 244 and peak coolant temp 220 going over afton mountain (85 outside temp). It did 65mph without drama in light hills, 55 up the mountain in 5th gear.
 

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3500 is the rating. I have a weight distributing hitch with proper sized bars and sway control. It does better than my '89 grand wagoneer and it's 5000lb tow rating. I think the low rating is due to the removable roof, not any physical limitation. It's at least as capable as my mom's 2017 grand Cherokee, which has a 6500lb tow rating (and same drivetrain with shorter wheelbase). It's about the same as my half ton pickup without wd hitch. I was a little worried about cooling but peak trans temp was 203, peak oil temp 244 and peak coolant temp 220 going over afton mountain (85 outside temp). It did 65mph without drama in light hills, 55 up the mountain in 5th gear.
Excellent. Thank you for this very valuable information. About the rating due to the removable roof, what do you mean? Again, thank you very much.
 

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Lets see.....new 12000 lbs winch. light bar on front bumper; double ARB air compressor, ordered new lodoffroad rock sliders, 35" x 13.5 maxxis tires, 2" mopar lift kit, reinforced tail gate....cant remember the rest of the mods...minor stuff...skidplates etc
 

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