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goose007us

Posted 10/3/2013 10:11 AM (#666605)
Subject: Jeep Wrangler Unlimited As Tow Vehicle

Posts: 267

This is a shot in the dark but I am just wondering if any of you use a Jeep Wrangler Unlmited (4 Door) as a tow vehicle. If so, what are you towing and what has your experience been?

Thanks.

hooked

Posted 10/3/2013 10:22 AM (#666609 - in reply to #666605)
Subject: RE: Jeep Wrangler Unlimited As Tow Vehicle

Posts: 383

I have a 2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. I used it as a tow vehicle for my Ranger 681 (which, sadly, I no longer have). I used the Jeep to pull the Ranger from the Green Bay area to Vermilion and to the Alexandria, MN area. I also used it to pull two snowmobiles from the Green Bay area to the Alexandria, MN area. Not longer after these experiences, I traded in the wife's Subaru for a Ford Expedition EL.

At the ramp, the Jeep cannot be beat! Short wheelbase, great visibility (especially with the top off), and the best four wheel drive out there. Anywhere else, pulling is not much fun. I love my Jeep. But it is not a great tow vehicle. That motor is a bit of a dog to begin with, in my opinion, and pulling anything beyond a 14 foot aluminum boat (which I've also done), it's working way too hard, and trying to get up Miller Hill in Duluth was not pretty.

Now the Expedition...I can pull the Queen Mary with that thing...

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muskiehunter2

Posted 10/3/2013 12:38 PM (#666637 - in reply to #666605)
Subject: RE: Jeep Wrangler Unlimited As Tow Vehicle

Posts: 292

it depends on the year your looking for as to which engine it will have.what year are you looking at?

Trophyseeker50

Posted 10/3/2013 10:33 PM (#666728 - in reply to #666605)
Subject: Re: Jeep Wrangler Unlimited As Tow Vehicle

Posts: 791

Location: WI

I love jeeps but they are one of the worst tow vehicles there is. We pulled a 14 ft with some camping gear last year and it was a nightmare. Bad gas mileage, under powered and a rough ride. Like I said I love keeps but not for towing.

Edited by Trophyseeker50 10/3/2013 10:35 PM

Badgerpat1

Posted 10/7/2013 4:33 PM (#667294 - in reply to #666605)
Subject: Re: Jeep Wrangler Unlimited As Tow Vehicle

Location: Sun Prairie, Wisconsin

Hooked... I must admit the combination of 681vs and the Jeep looked great! Too bad it didn't work as well as good as it looked (Talking about boats and tow vehicles...not first wives).

hooked

Posted 10/8/2013 10:16 PM (#667601 - in reply to #667294)
Subject: Re: Jeep Wrangler Unlimited As Tow Vehicle

Posts: 383

Badgerpat, i think your statement works for both the Jeep AND the first wife (except I still have the Jeep!).

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