Can I tow a Camper with my JK?
07-05-2011, 11:55 AM
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Yes..you have plenty of tow capacity for a light weight hybrid camper... see this thread for ideas...
Jeeps and Campers
I towed a Starcraft 18SB for two seasons with my 4 door Rubi. Just get a good brake controller, weight distribution hitch and maybe think about adding some rear air bags in the springs.
Jeeps and Campers
I towed a Starcraft 18SB for two seasons with my 4 door Rubi. Just get a good brake controller, weight distribution hitch and maybe think about adding some rear air bags in the springs.
07-05-2011, 12:14 PM
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Yes..you have plenty of tow capacity for a light weight hybrid camper... see this thread for ideas...
Jeeps and Campers
I towed a Starcraft 18SB for two seasons with my 4 door Rubi. Just get a good brake controller, weight distribution hitch and maybe think about adding some rear air bags in the springs.
Jeeps and Campers
I towed a Starcraft 18SB for two seasons with my 4 door Rubi. Just get a good brake controller, weight distribution hitch and maybe think about adding some rear air bags in the springs.
The fact that you can tow a 3700lb (Gross camper weight) doesn't mean you should, we need to be careful not to strain our Jeep components...
07-05-2011, 01:39 PM
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Take a look at this: Spree Escape E16RBT
Unloaded Camper weight = 2,398lb
Gross camper weight = 2,800lb
Dry Hitch Weight = 293lb
According to the manufacturer spec page, only the furnace is optional, I could be wrong...
Unloaded Camper weight = 2,398lb
Gross camper weight = 2,800lb
Dry Hitch Weight = 293lb
According to the manufacturer spec page, only the furnace is optional, I could be wrong...
07-05-2011, 03:26 PM
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Yeah I wasn't kidding. I tow at my limit (2000) for my 2dr and I don't have a trans cooler. I have never gotten any hot oil lights. And I've tackled some decent hills on hot days. I know the trans cools from the ac condensor. The owners manual suggests it too. This is NOT the case for a manual trans.
07-05-2011, 03:48 PM
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The relationship between the A/C condenser and the transmission cooler is not that the condenser pulls heat from the transmission cooler. The condenser has its own heat dumping issues to contend with.
If having the A/C on provides a benefit to transmission cooling, it's only that the fan will be on, drawing more air through the grill, the condenser, the trans cooler, and the radiator.
I would consider installing an aux transmission cooler if I were going to tow a camper.
And make sure the rear axle has synthetic 75W-140 oil in it.
If having the A/C on provides a benefit to transmission cooling, it's only that the fan will be on, drawing more air through the grill, the condenser, the trans cooler, and the radiator.
I would consider installing an aux transmission cooler if I were going to tow a camper.
And make sure the rear axle has synthetic 75W-140 oil in it.
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07-05-2011, 03:50 PM
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07-06-2011, 08:28 AM
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