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07-06-2014, 07:33 PM
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Jeep wranglers - Not unlimited
We are about to purchase a 179 model and would like to use a 2015 jeep wrangler as a TV. This Tv would be a regular jeep. So it wouldn't be the unlimited model that has the longer wheel base. Has anyone pulled an R-pod with this type of model? If so, how did the towing go vs your expectations? The TV will be purchased later this year so the specs will be determined later.
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07-06-2014, 08:04 PM
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I have an '09 Sahara Unlimited, it's the 4 door, I regularly tow my 21 foot bay boat which weights in at around 3800lbs.
You can go check out JKForum.com, you will find more information on what Wranglers are capable of.
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07-06-2014, 08:04 PM
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sorry, according to Jeep's website, the Wrangler has a max towing capacity of only 2000lbs.(IF properly equipped), which the R-pod 179 is WAY over. there's no R-pod even close to that amount even "dry".
even the lightest of popups might be too much.
Wranglers are not good tow vehicles for towing travel trailers.
boats are a different thing, lighter tongue weight and virtually no air resistance.
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07-07-2014, 09:43 AM
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07-07-2014, 09:54 AM
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^^^^Nice Jeep, love the anvil color.
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07-07-2014, 03:37 PM
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Thanks! I really love this jeep, it's been a lot of fun. Also this is my first trailer, went from tents to a pop up and now to the r pod and we are really loving the 179, it's perfect size and has a great list of features!
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07-07-2014, 08:58 PM
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I use my Jeep to push my motorhome!!
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07-07-2014, 09:01 PM
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I'm joking, of course.....lol
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07-07-2014, 09:03 PM
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Now that is a SWEEEEEEET setup! And I thought I had it made! lol, beautiful rigs!
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08-10-2014, 12:27 PM
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Anvil10a, glad to hear you are towing with a 10a. I plan to tow my 181g with JKUR 10a. Hope the new color scheme matches my Anvil!
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08-10-2014, 01:14 PM
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Quote:
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And I thought were the only one that pushed with a Jeep
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08-10-2014, 01:44 PM
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How else do you get 35 MPG in a motorhome,
10 MPG (MH) + 25 MPG (TOAD) = 35 MPG Total LOL
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08-10-2014, 01:54 PM
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Quote:
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How else do you get 35 MPG in a motorhome,
10 MPG (MH) + 25 MPG (TOAD) = 35 MPG Total LOL
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Exactly! Actually it's more like 40 with a tail wind....LOL
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07-06-2020, 09:57 PM
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Wrangler Towing
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Originally Posted by bikendan
sorry, according to Jeep's website, the Wrangler has a max towing capacity of only 2000lbs.(IF properly equipped), which the R-pod 179 is WAY over. there's no R-pod even close to that amount even "dry".
even the lightest of popups might be too much.
Wranglers are not good tow vehicles for towing travel trailers.
boats are a different thing, lighter tongue weight and virtually no air resistance.
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Actually, the 2000lbs is for a standard geared Wrangler. If you have either 3:73 or 4:10 gearing, the max is 3,500 with 350 tongue weight.
I tow a Jayco A-Frame that weighs about 2,800-3,000 lbs fully loaded with my 2-door JK with 3:73 gears and towing package. It pulls very smoothly and straight away. The A-Frame is low so it isn't much affected by wind resistance. I use a Bluetooth brake controller and have no problems with stopping.
And the best thing is that it only lowers my gas mileage by about 3 mpg, and that was at 70-75 mph.
Now an R-Pod may affect the mileage more with the higher profile and try to keep it under that 3,500 max weight.
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07-06-2020, 10:52 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TAJohns1
Actually, the 2000lbs is for a standard geared Wrangler. If you have either 3:73 or 4:10 gearing, the max is 3,500 with 350 tongue weight.
I tow a Jayco A-Frame that weighs about 2,800-3,000 lbs fully loaded with my 2-door JK with 3:73 gears and towing package. It pulls very smoothly and straight away. The A-Frame is low so it isn't much affected by wind resistance. I use a Bluetooth brake controller and have no problems with stopping.
And the best thing is that it only lowers my gas mileage by about 3 mpg, and that was at 70-75 mph.
Now an R-Pod may affect the mileage more with the higher profile and try to keep it under that 3,500 max weight.
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4pt Equal-i-zer WDH and 1828lbs of payload capacity
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