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Old 07-01-2012, 11:32 PM   #1
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Towing jeep cj behind Solera

I am considering purchasing a Solera. I have a jeep to use as a tow vehicle and do not want to change to a lighter vehicle.
First question are any of the Solera owners towing a jeep cj?
It exceeds the tow weight limit by a few hundred pounds but I am still interested in hearing from those that may be towing a jeep.

Also I would like to hear from those towing other cars.
How does it do on hills?
How is braking?
Any and all thoughts would be appreciated
Thanks, Scott
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Old 07-05-2012, 02:32 PM   #2
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We tow a 09 Rubicon and haven't had any problems. Did buy a Blue Ox tow bar which is nice. The wife doesn't like going over the weight limit but the Solero pulls it fine, I keep the speed under 65 and we usually get around 11-12 mpg.
We've pulled it through Colorado but going over Monarch Pass did unhook and just drove both through. We got within a mile of the summit , but our speed was dropping off pretty quick.
Can't afford to go up to a bigger diesel and the big gas engines just don't impress me (IMO)
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Old 07-05-2012, 09:00 PM   #3
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When my Solera was delivered the delivery guy was towing a jeep behind it didn't seem to hurt anything.
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Old 07-06-2012, 09:19 AM   #4
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How heavy is it? True paper weight is about 4200 lbs available towing for Solera.
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Old 07-08-2012, 04:53 PM   #5
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My 2012 wrangler is just over 3900lbs
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