" How can anyone besides the OEM claim what a vehicle can tow?" What it can tow and what they say they rate it at are not the same thing. With way higher speed limits and lax speed enforcement (unlike Eurosp where they have sped cameras everywhere) its no surprise they downrated the tow...
Se this thread, towed an even larger trailer successfully. https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/first-max-tow-w-wrangler-4xe-went-way-better-than-i-ever-could-have-expected-towing-forest-river-r-pod-180.114461/
He said he got 17 mpg with full charge, and 12 mpg after using up...
They are heavier than you think, especially if you have anything inside.
Sponsored. Sure throw in two Americans males and you add 500lbs, but I assume that when the gladiator was towed it was empty.
All 2023 and earlier models are rated to tow a max 3,500 lbs. Towing more is possible but can cause issue. The Gladiator weighs less than 5,000 lbs in most trims. That said, the your 22 diesel is rated to tow 5,000 lbs in Europe due to different rules and speed limits. " The maximum towing...
"While you can easily slap a class 3 hitch on to get a hitch that can tow 5,000 lbs that still does not get past the fact that the Jeep is deemed to only tow 3,500 lbs. as the manufacturer put the 3,500 lbs rating on it you will be towing with an improperly equipped vehicle if you go beyond...
I have a 2023 4XE an I am thinking about a 2 month rv trip next year. Me, my girlfriend and two dogs. The 4XE has a 3,500 tow capacity and most trailers are over that weight (especially when loaded). I could go Gladiator, but I just prefer Wranglers. My local dealer claims that some Rubicons...
Looking to get a used Lance 1475 to tow with my 2023 Jeep Wrangler 4Xe Jeep has the Trailer–Tow and Heavy–Duty Electrical Group Package.
Dry weight is 2,500, GVWR is 3,700 (https://www.rvusa.com/rv-guide/2018-lance-tt-1475-travel-trailer-specs-tr36209)
Tongue Weight is 240lbs
Length 19.67 ft...
I would have upgraded for the bigger screen and the noise reduction (mine is very loud on the highway) IF they had increased tow capacity for the High Altitude....
I checked Mopar.com and NHSTA and now my car is listed for the defroster issue.
CURRENT SAFETY RECALLS
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Results on this website were last updated on: 02-23-2024 | Showing 1 Safety Recall
What is a Safety Recall...
https://www.autoblog.com/2024/02/21/jeep-recalls-nearly-200000-plug-in-hybrids-over-defroster-issue/#:~:text=Jeep has issued a safety,that disables the windshield defroster.
Jeep has issued a safety recall that applies to nearly 200,000 units of the Wrangler 4xe and Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in...
Was thinking something like this: https://forestriverinc.com/rvs/r-pod/RP-171C/8125
HITCH WEIGHT325 lb
Unloaded Vehicle Weight 2,499 lb.
Figure 30lbs of water = 240lbs
Propane tank 37lbs