Search Results for ‘towing capacity’

I am looking to purchase a Rubicon V6 to replace a GMC Sierra All Terrain that I own. I use the truck to tow my 17' skiff (<2K pounds with motor and trailer) to the coast (150 miles) on a periodic basis. My main concern is whether or not the jeep would struggle towing my boat (considering...

Hey all, I own a 2013 Wrangler Unlimited Sport, 3.6L V6 4x4 and I'm thinking about towing a camper across the country and living out of it in California for a few months. The Jeep is only rated to tow 2000 pounds. Does anyone know definitively if you could upgrade it so it could haul 3500...

Hello All. I'm new to this group. I am wondering if anyone will answer a question for me without any snarking comments and just the text book answer. I'm hoping to find answer that is insightful and serious and not just the easy way out. Thank you for your indulgence. I have a 1993 YJ with...

Just purchased a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 3.0 diesel, limited edition. The door sticker states 6150lbs gvwr. How do I know if I have a tow package? I do not have the cutout in the bumper, and the previous owner installed a hitch (it sits under the bumper). What is included in a tow package...

Hello Everyone! 4 years after getting my jeep and reading almost every thread on here, and i'm FINALLY posting something in the forum. :newbie: anyways, i have a 97 jeep tj 4cyl 5 speed with stock gearing and 33's with a 2 inch lift. i have recently developed a new (and equally expensive as 4...

Would anyone happen to know what I should expect my stock hitch rating to be on a 2006 Grand Cherokee 4.7L 65th Anniversary edition? Any insight would be much appreciated.

For whatever reason, my transmission completely gave out, and rather suddenly. Fortunately, my '09 was offered with a lifetime powertrain warranty which covered the repair. When the dealer dropped and opened the transmission, they said it was completely mangled, and rebuilding it would be...

I have a 2003 Liberty Sport 3.7L V6 4WD with a class III tow hitch. I am looking at getting a small RV and wanted to know what can my Liberty safely and ideally tow? I know what the hitch is made for but with my engine and all what can the vehicle safely handle? Thanks

I have a 1998 Jeep Cherokee 2wd with the I6 and Chrys 8.25 diff and it has a hitch however I don't belive the hitch it has is factory, although it is a Mopar hitch. Could anyone tell me what the max towing capacity for this vehicle would be? I plan on towing a bass fishing boat and launching...

I'm new to this forum but whenever I have a question, this forum always answers it! So I want to put a Lift kit on my 00 xj, I have one kit picked out but I am not sure if it's the best for me. I am looking at a rough country 4.5 x series suspension lift, it's on the cheaper side and will add a...

I am 16 and looking to buy my first car that I will mainly be driving daily, but will also be towing my 17 foot aluminum boat that weighs around 2200 pounds. My price range is under 5 grand and from where I have looked an XJ is exactly what I'm looking for. Would every Cherokee be able to tow...

I'm trading a 64 Oldtown canoe for a 47 CJ2A. Besides frame rust, limited body rust, and a half working engine, what else should I be checking for? I'm picking this up as a project to restore. Also, I'm planing on towing it back to my house from the owners place, about an hour drive. Could my 81...

New here. Hello to everyone. Hope to learn alot. Sorry if this has been ask before, but does anyone tow an enclosed trailer with a Wrangler? My trailer with my motorcycle loaded probably weights in at 1800 lbs. I know the Wrangler is rated at 2000 lbs towing. Would only be towing about 1000...

Hey all, nice forum! I am the proud owner of a new Islander 4 dr. I have put a little over 100 miles on so far and it seems awesome! I have a question, however, about towing. I haven't towed much in the past and don't know much about towing weight, tomgue weight, etc. I only tow maybe once...

Need some advise. I am planning to purchase a 21 footer pontoon boat. Maximum weight on it is approximately 2500lbs. Do you think I can pull this boat with a 2010 Wrangler 4 doors Unlimited. Not planning to drive more than 10 or 15 miles from the marina. Also I am not planning to change the axles.

My son is planning a move from South Florida to Canada later this month and wants to rent a small trailer to pack his few personal belongings. He will have a queen sized bed, a 32" LCD TV, TV stand, and about 10-40lb boxes. His Patriot is stock with no towing package. 2.4L engine and the CVT...