Jeep Wrangler towing SAN 220

[MattieK27]

From what I have read, the Wrangler Unlimited in Europe has a much higher tow rating in Europe than here. (only 3500 here) I have also read rumors that with the addition of the Pentastar 3.6 liter V-6 the tow rating on the 2012 Wranglers will have a healthy increase. (some say up to 5 or 5.5k, I read one post saying possibly up to 7k but I highly doubt that)

[mdvalant]

From what I have read, the Wrangler Unlimited in Europe has a much higher tow rating in Europe than here. (only 3500 here) I have also read rumors that with the addition of the Pentastar 3.6 liter V-6 the tow rating on the 2012 Wranglers will have a healthy increase. (some say up to 5 or 5.5k, I read one post saying possibly up to 7k but I highly doubt that)

It's not the motor/tranny I would be worried about towing a Nautique with a Jeep. It's the stopping power. Unless this new jeep is another 1k lbs heavier I still wouldn't do it.

I don't know how those front tires are staying on the ground on that Ruby with the SAN!

[MattieK27]

It's not the motor/tranny I would be worried about towing a Nautique with a Jeep. It's the stopping power. Unless this new jeep is another 1k lbs heavier I still wouldn't do it.

I don't know how those front tires are staying on the ground on that Ruby with the SAN!

Really? So 4300lbs isnt heavy enough for you?

http://autos.yahoo.com/jeep/wrangler...fications.html

From my experiences, that is plenty of weight. Heck I used to tow a 2500lb boat (and another 1000+ lbs for trailer & gear) with a 3100lb Jeep Cherokee XJ with no issues, including panic stops.

[mdvalant]

Didn't know the Wranglers weighed that much. I saw they were rated somewhere around 3700lbs.

Regardless, a 210 weighs in at 3800lbs...heavy A$$ boat! You can tow it with whatever you want, just saying I'd never do it.

[super01]

I had a TJ wrangler. DO NOT tow with it. It's tow rating is far too low for your boat. A pair of jet skiis at best, or maybe a small yard trailer. You will be a hazzard to those around you on the road, it will not be safe. Period.

[Erik]

It's so sad.

The poor towing capacity on Wranglers is basically the one think keeping me from buying one.

I've had a CJ-5, 2 CJ-7's and a Wrangler. Then a Land Rover Defender 90. NONE of them, even the Defender, appreciated towing. Having a lot of muscle and torque does not make up for a short wheelbase (I know I am stating the obvious there, but I'm just sayin'). Then the 4 door Wrangler finally came out - but I can't find a review anywhere that doesn't at lest hint that the thing can barely get out of its own way - let alone tow something large a boat.

I towed the 2001 once, in a semi-emergency situation with my old wrangler... it did not go well. But we only had to go about a mile. Seriously - it felt borderline illegal. It sucks that they can't make even the beefiest of Jeeps - Beefier.

Those 4-door soft tops with all the doors off - just awesome as heck to look at.

It's too basd.

[gride]

My buddy said towing his older 210 with 4dr jeep ****ed his tranny up