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Location: Mt. Zion, IL | VMS - 5/22/2020 8:41 AM
This...
It's got the power to do it, the capacity to tow your rig, and Todd is right here....the big thing isn't going to be the pulling capability, but stopping is something to consider as well...
Big thing in towing is keeping a transmission and brakes cool. Hopefully the vehicle has a transmission cooler on it...that will be a big help. Also, do you happen to know if the vehicle has a trailer setting which if I understand correctly, keeps the vehicle out of overdrive and possibly changes the shift points of the transmission for better acceleration?
Don't be afraid to run your engine over 3000 RPM in a lower gear going uphill or downhill. Those rpms help keep fluids running through the coolers, and downshifting if need be going downhill saves your brakes tremendously. you may find at certain times downshifting and keeping it there, although slower overall, will be better overall for the vehicle.
Steve
These jeeps do not have a tow haul mode like a truck typically does, but they do have a trans cooler if you get the factory trailer hitch (formerly referred to as tow package). There is a gear limiter on the steering wheel (paddle shifters) that we utilize when driving in hills or to limit the use of overdrive.
Our limited with 18" wheels has 16" rotors in the front and 15" in the rear. Equivalent to some of the 1/2 ton trucks. This jeep is no slouch in the stopping department or off the line with our boat. Turn off eco mode which controls the VVT and the vehicle tows very well even in hills. |
