Soon to be R-pod owner, Jeep Wrangler question
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Topic: Soon to be R-pod owner, Jeep Wrangler question
Posted By: cyclergma
Subject: Soon to be R-pod owner, Jeep Wrangler question
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2017 at 2:09pm
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I'm downsizing from a motorhome and prefer the 180 (hitch weight of 332#). I'm concerned with my Jeep limits of 350# hitch weight so I may need to select another model. Anybody towing with a Wrangler Unlimited, with Max Tow Package? If so, do you use a WDH, which, of course, adds even more weight to the tongue? Thank you.
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2017 at 3:31pm
Welcome to the group!
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150
2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk
Previously owned
2015 Rpod 179
2010 Rpod 171
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Posted By: mjlrpod
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2017 at 4:40pm
Some pull with jeeps and claim its ok. Me personally, I wouldnt. With the probability that you will be over the tow weight, definitely exceed the tongue weight, and have a very short wheel base and high center of gravity, the odds are not leaning your way. I err on the side of caution. I had a 3200 tow capacity vehicle when I bought my 172, and by the numbers it would work, but I feared what would happen if I had an accident. I now have a 6500 # tow capacity vehicle. They need little excuse to find you in violation of laws today. Its a real liability risk that you could open yourself up to.
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2017.5 Rp-172
2020 R-pod 195
2015 Frontier sv 4.0L 6cyl
I'll be rpodding
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Posted By: cyclergma
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2017 at 4:44pm
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I appreciate your comments. Thank you.
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2017 at 6:09pm
Do you have the 3.6 pentastar engine in your jeep?
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150
2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk
Previously owned
2015 Rpod 179
2010 Rpod 171
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Posted By: cyclergma
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2017 at 6:17pm
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It's a 3.6 liter V6 24-valve VVT Engine - whatever that means!! :)
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2017 at 6:32pm
Same one we have in our Doge Grand Caravan. We towed our 171 and then our 179 up and down the east coast many times for many years. It had the power, but we final upgraded to an F-150 with the 5.0 v-8. The extra power and tow capacity make a really big difference.
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150
2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk
Previously owned
2015 Rpod 179
2010 Rpod 171
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Posted By: cyclergma
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2017 at 6:36pm
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That's good to know. I also like either the 179 or the 176, which would save a little bit on the hitch weight. Thank you.
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Posted By: Dirt Road Warrior
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2017 at 7:11pm
I tried towing with a 2013 Wrangler Unlimited with max tow and it did okay, barely. It was very slow going up the steep Bumblebee hill on I-17 north of Phoenix and the engine got quite hot when the outside temp hit 100 plus. We changed to a Grand Cherokee 3.6 liter with max tow and it’s a real pleasure. I might consider using the Wrangler again if I camp off the grid and want to go fourwheeling as well, but for long trips the GC is much better.
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Dirt Road Warrior
2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2017 Rpod 179 Hood River
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Posted By: cyclergma
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2017 at 7:20pm
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Can't beat Jeeps for fourwheeling! Thank you!
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Posted By: GrantP
Date Posted: 15 Oct 2017 at 9:40pm
Originally posted by Dirt Road Warrior
I tried towing with a 2013 Wrangler Unlimited with max tow and it did okay, barely. It was very slow going up the steep Bumblebee hill on I-17 north of Phoenix and the engine got quite hot when the outside temp hit 100 plus. We changed to a Grand Cherokee 3.6 liter with max tow and it’s a real pleasure. I might consider using the Wrangler again if I camp off the grid and want to go fourwheeling as well, but for long trips the GC is much better. |
One guy brought his 2012 Wrangler Unlimited to the shop for new shocks and XRC http://4wheelonline.com/jeep/smittybilt.93516 - smittybilt bumper installation. He mentioned he towed 179 with it without any issue until he got a new Dodge truck and turn the Wrangler as off road toy.
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