Towing Capacity

Hinterland

New member
I recently purchased a 2018 Rubicon Unlimited and am wanting to tow a trailer on the road system and I was wondering if anyone could offer up some advice, etc on trailer size and towability? I'm looking to buy an enclosed trailer build - just want to make sure I don't go to big yet big enough for a modified build. Any help would be much appreciated.
 

Storman

Member
I believe 3500 lbs is what a jeep can pull. The suspension and braking is the bigges issues a jeep has. The power is ok . I’m pulling 3000 all up trailer loaded and I use a distribution hitch to keep it nose down. I have eco diesel so power is plenty fine but braking is marginal.
 

Hinterland

New member
Thanks for the reply Storman. I'm having a custom overland trailer built by Valiant and base weight is 1,400 pounds plus add ons so roughly estimating it will still be under 2K. Hoping to have no issues as you mentioned especially braking. Thoughts?
 

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