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rubiman 04-28-2008 08:05 PM

Jeep JK Rubicon 4 Door Towing Capacity
 
Can the 4 Door Rubicon JK tow a 6000 pound camper trailer? I have a 4 inch lift with 37's...

jeeperjkj 04-28-2008 08:16 PM

I think it's safe to say... NO.

I think the max towing capacity of a JK is 3500# "properly equipped".

pearl-drum-man 04-29-2008 02:18 AM

Yeah, that's way over the recommended rating. IMO, I think if anything with a significant lift and bigger tires the tow rating may go down as well (speeking from a safety standpoint).

only_in_my_jeep 04-29-2008 05:28 AM

This has been answered several time before. Yes it will tow it but it is not safe by a long shot. The Jk weighs in at a whopping 5,000# (+ a little) it is like 1,000# lighter than what it is towing in this case. Even with trailer breaks it is not the safest thing to try to stop. The general rule is try to keep the trailer weight at about 2/3 to no more than 3/4 of the vehicle weight. This is for the ability to come to a safe controlled stop especially in the event of a sudden stop. Now the addition of trailer breaks, dual axles on the trailer, weigh distribution hitches and such can change the recomendations a bit as does the set up of the tow vehicle but the above is a general rule.

I Drill 04-29-2008 11:48 AM

No way. the towing capacity is about 3500 stock. running 37 and a 4" lift it would be much lower. that being said you would probably be fine if your not going farther than fifty miles.

pearl-drum-man 04-29-2008 11:54 AM


Originally Posted by I Drill (Post 467213)
that being said you would probably be fine if your not going farther than fifty miles.


I think a panic stop a mile from his house would be as dangerous as one 100 miles away:rotflmao1:

jeeperjkj 04-29-2008 12:06 PM

That reminds me of the joke about...

Well, nevermind. Seriously, why does it matter how far you're going? It's just not a good idea.

mcds99 04-29-2008 04:11 PM

NO and read your owners manual!

3500 lbs towing and 350 lbs tung.

ptcraven 04-30-2008 08:07 AM

They are all right, don't tow that much weight. I own an RV dealership, email me and I'll trade you into a lighter trailer.:yup:


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