What did you do WITH your Jeep today.

[lightsout]

Trailer tires are way cheaper than 37x12.5 R17 tires. It cost almost the same to set the Jeep up to flat tow for what I paid for the trailer. The trailer keeps the wear and tear off the 50+ thousand dollar Jeep. If I break the Jeep, I can just put it back on the trailer.

I bought the trailer to also haul SxS and ATVs when we are not Jeeping. The Jeep loads and unloads super easy. Drive on and drive off.

The downside is, I am long so I have to plan accordingly.

My question is how in the hell can that gas 5sp Southwind (appears to a 36Z on f53 chasis) tow a Rubicon on a Trailer when it has a max tow limit of 5000lb? you have got to be over 8,000lbs (with trailer, Rubicon alone at or near 6K with 37's and some mods) easily exceeding the 26,000 GCRW. I have a 2017 Bounder 36' same chassis and power as the Southwinds (same production line even). Max rated towing is 5000lbs My Sahara with 35's is 4900 lbs. Even with the current V10 and new 6sp trans in the late models I am installing banks Power system to help with towing. I do fine on the flats but the passes here in the Cascades and Rocky's towing the Sahara is a handful. Towing weight was the sole reason I bought the Sahara vs the Rubicon. Even now to stay under weight I make sure Black, Gray water tanks are empty and no more than 1/3 fresh water on board.

just two weeks ago coming over (west) on Steven Pass here in Washington with the Sahara in tow the west side of the pass is 7 miles at 6% grade at about mile 6 started to smell something burning, pulled over to find the driver rear brakes was on fire. Only 8K miles on this RV and already replaced (actually upgraded) rear brakes. Being at max tow limit they said likely contributed even thought we have a toad braking system they are are not very effective managing speeds on long steep grades the RV bares the brunt of the brake load in that senario.

That would scare the crap out of me to exceed max tow weight by 50%...

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[mikehabl]

Drove some trails in BC and hit the iconic mileage

 

[wibornz]

My question is how in the hell can that gas 5sp Southwind (appears to a 36Z on f53 chasis) tow a Rubicon on a Trailer when it has a max tow limit of 5000lb? you have got to be over 8,000lbs (with trailer, Rubicon alone at or near 6K with 37's and some mods) easily exceeding the 26,000 GCRW. I have a 2017 Bounder 36' same chassis and power as the Southwinds (same production line even). Max rated towing is 5000lbs My Sahara with 35's is 4900 lbs. Even with the current V10 and new 6sp trans in the late models I am installing banks Power system to help with towing. I do fine on the flats but the passes here in the Cascades and Rocky's towing the Sahara is a handful. Towing weight was the sole reason I bought the Sahara vs the Rubicon. Even now to stay under weight I make sure Black, Gray water tanks are empty and no more than 1/3 fresh water on board.

just two weeks ago coming over (west) on Steven Pass here in Washington with the Sahara in tow the west side of the pass is 7 miles at 6% grade at about mile 6 started to smell something burning, pulled over to find the driver rear brakes was on fire. Only 8K miles on this RV and already replaced (actually upgraded) rear brakes. Being at max tow limit they said likely contributed even thought we have a toad braking system they are are not very effective managing speeds on long steep grades the RV bares the brunt of the brake load in that senario.

That would scare the crap out of me to exceed max tow weight by 50%...

The tow capacity on my motorhome is 8,000 pounds, I can hardly even tell it is back there. I run with the tanks empty. The trailer and Jeep are just over 7000 pounds, Mind you I am not climbing mountain passes here in Michigan. We do have some long hills but even on those, If I have the cruise on it will kick out of overdrive and loose about 4 or 5 mph.

 

[ozzysjeep]

Less than an hour after ups delivered...

Barricade Rubi Rails for 2 door

 

[JimLee]

 

[Kheroux]

Started making videos of the pup in the Jeep going out adventuring!

 

[MedicalCowboy]

Currently in Moab. We’re realizing how much we love our southeast off-roading. The views and scenery are pretty cool though.

 

[AlamedaJeep]

Found this tight spot in front of me on a trail. I thought it would be too narrow, but the JL fit perfectly!

Thank you to whoever made that cut!

 

[RMojitoJL]

I'm in Las Vegas... I def gotta take a drive and get some shots and 4x4 action here

 

[Kraty1]

Got nekkkked and went for a drive, we’ll almost we left the rears on for the baby.

 

[Jeep Generation]

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Little exploring in Big Bear.

 

[Jabarsetti]

Took her for a morning drive!

 

[Killed by Death]

Finally got semi topless and went for a spin.

 

[obwahn]

Took her for a drive to the lake for a photo op

 

[brazos]

It certainly is a good day for photography!
Well done, men!

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