Flat towing a 2021 JLU Willys weight limitations?

[DunDeal]

I am about to factory order a 2021 JLU Willys 2.0 Turbo pretty much fully loaded. My worry is that I see curb weight on these is around 4500 lbs but pretty sure that doesn't include all the added options. Since most motorhomes have a 5000 lb tow limit I am worried I will be bumping up against that. Anyone have a 2021 Willys 4-door hardtop 2.0 that is fully loaded with options and what is your curb weight?

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[JeepinJason33]

Really depends on what you are towing it with. You can easily get above 5,000 with mods. If you are buying something that only tows 5,000, I assume you are getting a gasser. I have flat towed with a gasser before and the weight of any size vehicle really depleted the MPG and ability to maintain a decent speed up hills. Furthermore, if you don't get a brake buddy, you will really feel the stopping distance increased. I moved up to a diesel and can hardly tell the Jeep is back there on a trailer. Plus I get way better gas mileage and most diesels are rated to two 10-15k with the right hitch.

 

[Oldbear]

I’ve got a 27V (28.5 ft) Class B+ built on a F450 chassis with the V10/6 sp. I’m pulling a 20 JL Sport S and it pulls fine. My rig is rated to pull 7500 lbs. we use an RVI brake and wireless breakaway. Also run a Towmate light bar that mounts on the rear window and BlueOx tow bar. On a smaller/lighter chassis the tow limits are usually 5 k as you said. You’d be towing at close to max. Personally I’d rather have a margin of safety of a couple k but that’s me,

 

[DunDeal]

I’ve got a 27V (28.5 ft) Class B+ built on a F450 chassis with the V10/6 sp. I’m pulling a 20 JL Sport S and it pulls fine. My rig is rated to pull 7500 lbs. we use an RVI brake and wireless breakaway. Also run a Towmate light bar that mounts on the rear window and BlueOx tow bar. On a smaller/lighter chassis the tow limits are usually 5 k as you said. You’d be towing at close to max. Personally I’d rather have a margin of safety of a couple k but that’s me,

Yes but the price difference between a gas and diesel Class A is significant. Was hoping to not have to go that far with my first motorhome.

 

[JeepinJason33]

If you get a shorter light weight motorhome, you will probably be fine. If you get a 35' with slides, I would save up for a diesel.

 

[Oldbear]

Yes but the price difference between a gas and diesel Class A is significant. Was hoping to not have to go that far with my first motorhome.

Ours is a gasser. E450 hasn’t offered a diesel for several years (unfortunately). Most of the Class “C” rigs are on a Ford E 350/450 chassis. A 450 (unless it’s a huge coach) will pull a wrangler with ease. A 350 or one of the Sprinter chassis rigs will be at or close to max.

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