Boat trailer weight

[2nd 392]

These JLs are not 1-ton diesels for certain, but it's amusing to me how many people are scared to death to tow with them. It's as if guys think hooking a trailer onto a Wrangler will cause it to immediately burn to the ground. LMAO.

A boat/trailer combo that weighs 5,000 lbs. will be completely fine. I do recommend putting the Jeep into 4-wheel-drive to enhance control and traction since the ramps get wet (I do this with my full size pickups also). ALWAYS set the park brake AND park on the transmission before stepping out.

Unless you’re launching by yourself, something I would not do, there should be no reason to step out. That boat was still attached to the trailer with no one controlling it allowing the boat to drag the Jeep when it floated. Unhooked with a driver aboard they all but launch themselves sliding back off the trailer when they float.
Weight unknown but no lightweight 21’ Sanger Mini Cruiser 454 V drive ……

~3800 lbs, drum brakes, bumper receiver pulled it fine

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[MountainsOcean]

I have been towing my boat since 2020 with my wrangler jlu (3400lb with trailer) it has more than enough power to retrieve the boat in 4L. I do believe you will be okay to retrieve your 5000lb boat. with that said, you need to make sure that ramp does not cause you to lose traction. If the front wheels are on a wet surface when loading, you will have some problems. I think this comes down to the ramp you will be using, and your overall skill of retrieving the boat. The jeep will be at its limit (technically past), you do not want to lose traction and have it go under