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Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-28-2016, 01:34 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,314
Posted By Brian B-P
Do some major swaps, and all the stock ratings...

Do some major swaps, and all the stock ratings are out the window. Apparently the 8-speed transmission which ideally goes with that Hemi is too long to fit in a Wrangler - too bad.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-27-2016, 05:15 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,314
Posted By Brian B-P
The laws of physics are the same, but the...

The laws of physics are the same, but the expectations of drivers are different. While high European towing ratings are usually cited, the same problem exists with rating from Australia - they are...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-19-2013, 08:59 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,314
Posted By Brian B-P
Atwood is the one with an aluminum-lined tank...

Atwood is the one with an aluminum-lined tank that doesn't use an anode rod. I have replaced the plastic plug with a valve on at least one of my two Atwoods, although it can be tough to find a valve...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-18-2013, 09:42 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,314
Posted By Brian B-P
;D LOL It might be easier to ease up on the...

;D LOL

It might be easier to ease up on the stuff in the trailer...

... but seriously, my loaded trailer weight is about 600 lb over the empty weight. Scale up to 800 lb for the bigger trailer...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-18-2013, 09:39 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,314
Posted By Brian B-P
If this were a certain other lightweight moulded...

If this were a certain other lightweight moulded fiberglass travel trailer forum, this would be a cause for a Euro towing limit debate alarm :eek:

Kidding aside, Euro limits are routinely quite a...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-18-2013, 09:34 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,314
Posted By Brian B-P
No problem... as long as we're all straightened...

No problem... as long as we're all straightened out :)
Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-18-2013, 09:34 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,314
Posted By Brian B-P
The Liberty and Wrangler are quite unrelated,...

The Liberty and Wrangler are quite unrelated, sharing no mechanical components or structure (or anything else other than a Jeep badge as far as I know). The 3.7 L engine in the Liberty wasn't a great...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-18-2013, 09:27 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,314
Posted By Brian B-P
Huh? ??? If you mean that a 3500 lb trailer...

Huh? ???
If you mean that a 3500 lb trailer plus 4500 lb vehicle totals 8000 lb and the entire remaining 300 pounds to GCWR is used up by the tongue weight...
No, the trailer weight includes the...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-18-2013, 09:21 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,314
Posted By Brian B-P
The interesting thing is that in comparison to...

The interesting thing is that in comparison to the Toyota FJ Cruiser which Jim towed his 19' with, the Wrangler

is about the same weight,
is similarly constructed (body on frame, solid rear...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-18-2013, 09:06 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,314
Posted By Brian B-P
Sorry, we were typing at the same time... ...

Sorry, we were typing at the same time...

4500 lb of Wrangler, plus
2510 lb of dry and empty Escape 19', equals
_________
7010 lb of combined empty vehicles


8347 lb GCWR, minus
7010...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-18-2013, 09:00 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,314
Posted By Brian B-P
Okay, Steve, now that you have the door placard...

Okay, Steve, now that you have the door placard info are you up to diving into your manual to confirm the trailer weight limit and find the GCWR, knowing to look for the line in the table for an...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-18-2013, 08:55 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,314
Posted By Brian B-P
Tongue Weight limit alert!

In the 2010 manual, the trailer tongue weight is shown as 350 pounds for all versions of the Wrangler. That's reasonable for a trailer weighing about 3500 pounds, but many people go much higher. If...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-18-2013, 08:46 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,314
Posted By Brian B-P
A general guide like the one Jim linked is a good...

A general guide like the one Jim linked is a good introduction. Also, Jeep owners manuals tend to have a pretty good section which explains the weight ratings, in general terms not just specific to...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-18-2013, 08:09 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,314
Posted By Brian B-P
Aside from general conspiracy accusations, that...

Aside from general conspiracy accusations, that article addresses exactly what I am suggesting to Steve: look at the total rig versus GCWR, and the load in and on the Jeep versus the Jeep's GVWR, not...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-18-2013, 07:57 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,314
Posted By Brian B-P
Escape 19's weighed and reported in the list in...

Escape 19's weighed and reported in the list in FiberglassRV at Trailer Weights in the Real World (https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f51/trailer-weights-in-the-real-world-43010.html) (also posted in...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-18-2013, 07:49 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,314
Posted By Brian B-P
4000 pounds is the trailer's Gross Vehicle Weight...

4000 pounds is the trailer's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating; you don't need to load it that heavily. Jim, what did yours weigh when packed and going down the road?

As I mentioned, if the trailer is...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-18-2013, 07:47 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,314
Posted By Brian B-P
I assume that this is the Wrangler Unlimited,...

I assume that this is the Wrangler Unlimited, with its long wheelbase; it is the current (JK, 2007 and later) generation. I believe that the relatively short Wrangler two-door would not be rated as...
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