Flat-Towing Question...USING a 2-Dr...accross country..
10-25-2008, 06:53 AM
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Flat-Towing Question...USING a 2-Dr...accross country..
Hey guys, I got a question.
My 2-Dr only has a safe towing rating of 2,000 lbs. However, based on european estimates and things I've seen. I know I physically can tow a larger load....
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Do you think there's a way I can flat tow a YJ behind my 2-Dr JK accross country? Kind of a big feat? The YJ ways approximately 3,000 lbs. Is there a way though? I know this is not advised or recomended, but is there a way?
I need a second Jeep when I move out to Washington State from here in Connecticut, and I have a YJ here, BUT I don't know how else I can get it over there. Plus it's old and I wouldn't want to test it on a 3,000 mile straight drive accross country.
Alternative Solution... Anyone in the Seattle area(where I'm moving to) have a YJ they can get rid of at a relatively cheap? I need it to be reliable...though a reliable YJ is a relative term, they're all old. But something that'll at least run for me for some time.
My 2-Dr only has a safe towing rating of 2,000 lbs. However, based on european estimates and things I've seen. I know I physically can tow a larger load....
Anyway, straight to the question...
Do you think there's a way I can flat tow a YJ behind my 2-Dr JK accross country? Kind of a big feat? The YJ ways approximately 3,000 lbs. Is there a way though? I know this is not advised or recomended, but is there a way?
I need a second Jeep when I move out to Washington State from here in Connecticut, and I have a YJ here, BUT I don't know how else I can get it over there. Plus it's old and I wouldn't want to test it on a 3,000 mile straight drive accross country.
Alternative Solution... Anyone in the Seattle area(where I'm moving to) have a YJ they can get rid of at a relatively cheap? I need it to be reliable...though a reliable YJ is a relative term, they're all old. But something that'll at least run for me for some time.
10-25-2008, 07:42 AM
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Here is my take on that question.
The 2 dr (2,000 lbs tow rating) and 4 dr (3500 lbs tow rating) are identical in every aspect except one is longer. The longer the wheelbase the more stable the vehicle is when towing. That's why the 2 dr. is listed as 2,000 lbs max tow.
Can your Jeep tow your other Jeep across country? Short answer would be yes, But not advisable, and your warranty may be voided.
The 2 dr (2,000 lbs tow rating) and 4 dr (3500 lbs tow rating) are identical in every aspect except one is longer. The longer the wheelbase the more stable the vehicle is when towing. That's why the 2 dr. is listed as 2,000 lbs max tow.
Can your Jeep tow your other Jeep across country? Short answer would be yes, But not advisable, and your warranty may be voided.
10-25-2008, 09:18 AM
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Keep in mind that the towing limits are only there for a legal standpoint and so people dont hook up a trailer for the first time and mad swing it around every curve. I would suggest hooking it up and driving around a couple highways to see if you could stand it cross country.
I would check if the is an escape clause for you insurance that would let them slide out of a claim if your over factory specs first though.
I would check if the is an escape clause for you insurance that would let them slide out of a claim if your over factory specs first though.
10-26-2008, 03:03 AM
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I wouldn't do it from a responsibiliy/liability standpoint alone, another factor to consider would be the wear and tear on your JK. I would look for another way to either get the Jeep out there, or as you suggested find a good deal that is already at your destination. Assuming you sold your current YJ you would have cash in hand to put toward another one.
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Thank you for all the advice guys!
I think it may be POSSIBLE to do, but I agree that I shouldn't do it. So I'm going to just try and find a "new" YJ when I get there. Hopefully I'll be able to find a good deal and in the timeframe I need it(within a week or two of arriving there).
I think it may be POSSIBLE to do, but I agree that I shouldn't do it. So I'm going to just try and find a "new" YJ when I get there. Hopefully I'll be able to find a good deal and in the timeframe I need it(within a week or two of arriving there).