Jeep JK Keeps Blowing Rear Shocks

Hello I have a 2008 Jeep JK with a 4" lift and 35" tires. I own a Rpod RP-176T that I tow with it. Unfortunately, ever since I got the RV I keep blowing rear shocks. In the span of 1 year (since I've gotten the RV) I have gone through 2 sets of shocks. Sometimes just the driver side blows, sometimes both blow. The tongue weight of the RV per manufacturer is only 278lbs. I am a total newbie when it comes to shocks and pulling RVs, so I have no clue other than thinking the RV is too heavy for the Jeep. I was told by the RV dealership that my Jeep would easily pull the RV and that the GVWR was within range of my Jeep as long as the RV was not too overloaded, which it is not. Any ideas you guys have (please take into account my lack of knowledge) would be great. I have been pulling my skeeter bass boat with this Jeep for years with no blown shocks. If the RV is too heavy, is there anything I can do to remedy the problem besides pull it with something else? Lastly, the shocks on the Jeep are ProComp ES9000s. Both times the shocks were leaking fluid. I live in the mountains and go 4 wheeling a lot over mountain passes, so there is lots of opportunity for the shocks to over extend going over large rocks. I will be checking the bumper stops as soon as I get the Jeep back from the dealer, which is replacing the stocks. I bought Jeep used from the dealership with the lift kit and tires on it.

From what I can gather from a quick Google, you're at or over the towing limits of your Jeep.  I couldn't find out anything about your max tongue weight, but you are quite likely over it.  

You need to find out what your tongue and towing weight maxes are per your owner's manual or from Jeep, (not from someone who wanted to sell you a trailer), and you need to get an accurate measurement of your actual tongue weight, especially if you might be cutting it close.  There are several variables that make the tongue weight per the manufacturer just a nominal estimate.  How you load the pod, how much your battery weighs, how much propane you have (and I don't think the weight of the propane or the battery is included in the 278 lbs you mentioned, but I'm not sure) all affect your tongue weight, as well as the curb weight of the trailer.  Then add in your personal gear and water, if you haul with water.

The max tow weight for a Jeep JK is 3500 lbs.  Some versions have a tow weight of 1000 lbs.  I don't know if all this has anything to do with your shocks blowing, but it sounds like it could.

TT

You can do the heavier pods with a 3500 lb. limit, but all of the tanks (except propane) must be empty until you get to the campground.  All I could find online for that year/model is the towing limit is anywhere from 1000 to 3500 lbs. depending on configuration.  You'll have to take your VIN to a dealer to confirm.  You may need to change the rear gearing, add tranny and/or oil coolers to get to the upper limit.

I agree with your assessment techntrek - I used to tow my 178 with a 2009 JK and it was right at the limit.  Also, the OP should note that all of that lift gear will decrease the max tow capacity of the JK - especially those huge tires - they weight a lot more than the originals, and will significantly lower your max tow capacity. Agree that WDH might help - we towed with one - but our JK was stock. Even then, I didn't like it - so I traded it in for a Santa Fe with 5000 lb towing capacity. I was very upset to see my Jeep go, but the pod won out.