http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : Soon to be R-pod owner, Jeep Wrangler question Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 02 May 2026 10:14:55 +0000 Sun, 15 Oct 2017 21:40:34 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=10719 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10719&PID=100958#100958 Author: GrantP
Subject: 10719
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 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.


]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2017 21:40:34 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10719&PID=100958#100958 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10719&PID=100128#100128 Author: cyclergma
Subject: 10719
Posted: 27 Sep 2017 at 7:20pm

Can't beat Jeeps for fourwheeling! Thank you!]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2017 19:20:28 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10719&PID=100128#100128 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10719&PID=100127#100127 Author: Dirt Road Warrior
Subject: 10719
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.]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2017 19:11:42 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10719&PID=100127#100127 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10719&PID=100126#100126 Author: cyclergma
Subject: 10719
Posted: 27 Sep 2017 at 6:36pm

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.]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2017 18:36:42 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10719&PID=100126#100126 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10719&PID=100125#100125 Author: Leo B
Subject: 10719
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. ]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2017 18:32:08 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10719&PID=100125#100125 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10719&PID=100123#100123 Author: cyclergma
Subject: 10719
Posted: 27 Sep 2017 at 6:17pm

It's a 3.6 liter V6 24-valve VVT Engine - whatever that means!!   :)]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2017 18:17:09 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10719&PID=100123#100123 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10719&PID=100122#100122 Author: Leo B
Subject: 10719
Posted: 27 Sep 2017 at 6:09pm

Do you have the 3.6 pentastar engine in your jeep?]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2017 18:09:26 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10719&PID=100122#100122 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10719&PID=100119#100119 Author: cyclergma
Subject: 10719
Posted: 27 Sep 2017 at 4:44pm

I appreciate your comments. Thank you.]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2017 16:44:31 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10719&PID=100119#100119 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10719&PID=100118#100118 Author: mjlrpod
Subject: 10719
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. ]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2017 16:40:27 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10719&PID=100118#100118 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10719&PID=100115#100115 Author: Leo B
Subject: 10719
Posted: 27 Sep 2017 at 3:31pm

Welcome to the group!]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2017 15:31:30 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10719&PID=100115#100115 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10719&PID=100110#100110 Author: cyclergma
Subject: 10719
Posted: 27 Sep 2017 at 2:09pm

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.]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2017 14:09:41 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10719&PID=100110#100110