JLU pulling a travel trailer? No problem!

[Jimac]

Do you have any literature stating this? Several responses from E-Trailers employees say that WDH are fine.

When in doubt and before buying, request that you can take to certified scale for dry weight! You can figure out the weight of food, water, gear, etc and then add 20% for error.

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[Grayhound]

This was the setup I ran in my 18 jlu with the 2.0. Jeep did way better than I expected!

 

[MtCamper]

IdahoJOAT, Just take a look at your build sheet or google OEM JL receiver hitch. They are Class 2. Period. I'm not an engineer or hitch fabricator, but I'd add reinforcement from the hitch cross bar forward to the frame. A Class 2 hitch will eventually fail due to the torque (rotational force) applied by the arms. Tying the receiver into the frame distributes the force to the framd rather than relying on they crossbar the hitch is attached to. When and if the hitch fail, it has a high potential of being a catastrophic failure. Not "you're gonna die" but "you ani't going anywhere". Bottom line is a Class 2 receiver is NOT designed for a WDH.

 

[Jimac]

IdahoJOAT, Just take a look at your build sheet or google OEM JL receiver hitch. They are Class 2. Period. I'm not an engineer or hitch fabricator, but I'd add reinforcement from the hitch cross bar forward to the frame. A Class 2 hitch will eventually fail due to the torque (rotational force) applied by the arms. Tying the receiver into the frame distributes the force to the framd rather than relying on they crossbar the hitch is attached to. When and if the hitch fail, it has a high potential of being a catastrophic failure. Not "you're gonna die" but "you ani't going anywhere". Bottom line is a Class 2 receiver is NOT designed for a WDH.

Use a Max Coupler instead of ball hitch will take out the rotational torque. Still pay attention to weight, height and length of trailer versus tow vehicle.

 

[kledzik44]

Handles great. I added air bags in springs and overload bump stops to keep level. Length of trailer just right for 2 door Rubicon. The max coupler hitch is the trick. Curt electronic brake control and app works great.

You were right, handles great. Probably wouldn’t have been so keen to pull the trigger without testing first if I hadn’t seen your post so thanks for costing me $18k!

 

[Ttorgerson]

I am in the process of buying a Rpod 196 (3000 lbs) that may be towed with Jeep occasionally, primary is my Tundra. I rented a Rpod awhile back and saw 4 MPg climbing Interstate 15 out of LA area. Flat and level was good but expect to use the Tundra for those 7000' ft elevations.

Would love to hear any experiences towing the steep Rockies or Sierras.

Did you end up getting the rpod

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