Towing with the 4xe

[xandalf]

Not apples to apples but we tow a v-nose 5x8 cargo trailer - about 1300 lb empty / 1800 lbs loaded. With our non-4xe JLUR, I definitely felt like I needed a brake controller (Installed a curt if I remember correctly). With our 4xe, with max regen turned on, I didn't even bother to install a controller. The regen braking works so well I feel as confident as I did in the non-4xe JLU. I've never had the max regen cut out but I have heard of it happening on other electric vehicles during steep descents, so it's probably a good idea to just grab a brake controller anyway.

We get 13-14 MPG towing - I usually sit around 70 mph.

What is the receiver size, 2 inch? Thanks

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[mwdice]

Hello!
Did a quick search I didn’t get any hits for towing with the 4xe.
I’m thinking about trading my JT for the 4xe. Problem is I tow a 3000lb camper several times a yr. Some of the trips are 5-6 hrs a day on the highway. Anyone out there towing similar weight and distances?
Edit:
Just to be clear, I’m not asking anyone to do the homework for me. I’m just asking if anyone is currently towing similar weigh and distance with their 4xe. Thanks again.

 

[mwdice]

On top of all the considerations: Towing capacity, loaded weight, tongue weight, trailer braking & Safety... there are other things that steered us away from a 4XE for towing.
The torque on the 4XE is 470 foot lbs when the electric assist is available (only 27 mile range & no quick recharging while in use). Once the electric assist is not available the turbo engine has around 300 foot pounds of torque which is comparable to the 3.6 engine.
The towing sweet spot is 60-70 % of the tow rating. JL has 3,500# rating and should be around 2100 to 2450 #. Our square drop trailer weighs 1800# dry and close to 2300# loaded. I know that some of the Jeeps with floating rear axel say they can tow 5,000#. After towing our trailer over 20,000 miles (mostyly with our previous JK with a 3.6 gas engine. I wonder what the safe speed with out over heating is up Eisenhower Tunnel or Vail Pass is once the electric assist is depleted?
With all those things considered and then the torque change, We decided to get the 3.0 Diesel that delivers 442# of torque all day long. Since we are normally towing in the mountains and trails of Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho and Montana this made sense to me.

 

[Steemax]

On top of all the considerations: Towing capacity, loaded weight, tongue weight, trailer braking & Safety... there are other things that steered us away from a 4XE for towing.
The torque on the 4XE is 470 foot lbs when the electric assist is available (only 27 mile range & no quick recharging while in use). Once the electric assist is not available the turbo engine has around 300 foot pounds of torque which is comparable to the 3.6 engine.
The towing sweet spot is 60-70 % of the tow rating. JL has 3,500# rating and should be around 2100 to 2450 #. Our square drop trailer weighs 1800# dry and close to 2300# loaded. I know that some of the Jeeps with floating rear axel say they can tow 5,000#. After towing our trailer over 20,000 miles (mostyly with our previous JK with a 3.6 gas engine. I wonder what the safe speed with out over heating is up Eisenhower Tunnel or Vail Pass is once the electric assist is depleted?
With all those things considered and then the torque change, We decided to get the 3.0 Diesel that delivers 442# of torque all day long. Since we are normally towing in the mountains and trails of Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho and Montana this made sense to me.

This is actually incorrect. The power rating of the 4xe remains despite hitting 0% power. In theory it never degrades in power as it will always maintain enough charge to provide full horsepower and torque even if you’re seeing 0% charge.

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