Re: Towing with Wrangler Unlimited
 

I took the "heavier axle" from the Jeep website that shows

"Heavy Duty Dana 44/226mm Rear Axle" (8.89")
in place of the
"Dana M35/194mm Rear Axle" (7-5/8")
on the Unlimited.

L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> the Unlimited, may not have stronger axles like the Rubicon, as I
> watched Speed Vision's 52th Jeeper's Jamboree at Rubicon, California and
> they replaced their Unlimited's axles with Currie 44s, of which the
> front air locker broke before they completed the run.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> RoyJ wrote:
>
>>I stand corrected. The Unlimited is a Scrambler revisted with a 10"
>>longer wheel base, 12" longer body, 5" longer overhang, 3' larger
>>turning radius, way less departure angle clearance, heavier axle, higher
>>axle ratio than a standard Wrangler, 16" tires (Rubicon Unlimited)etc.
>>Every item there (except for the rear overhang) increases the towing
>>capacity.
>>
>>But I've towed all sorts of strange things behind cars and pickups and a
>>17', 3500 pound full sized travel trailer is NOT fun to pull, especially
>>at freeway speeds. And not for 13,000 miles.

Re: Towing with Wrangler Unlimited
 

I took the "heavier axle" from the Jeep website that shows

"Heavy Duty Dana 44/226mm Rear Axle" (8.89")
in place of the
"Dana M35/194mm Rear Axle" (7-5/8")
on the Unlimited.

L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> the Unlimited, may not have stronger axles like the Rubicon, as I
> watched Speed Vision's 52th Jeeper's Jamboree at Rubicon, California and
> they replaced their Unlimited's axles with Currie 44s, of which the
> front air locker broke before they completed the run.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> RoyJ wrote:
>
>>I stand corrected. The Unlimited is a Scrambler revisted with a 10"
>>longer wheel base, 12" longer body, 5" longer overhang, 3' larger
>>turning radius, way less departure angle clearance, heavier axle, higher
>>axle ratio than a standard Wrangler, 16" tires (Rubicon Unlimited)etc.
>>Every item there (except for the rear overhang) increases the towing
>>capacity.
>>
>>But I've towed all sorts of strange things behind cars and pickups and a
>>17', 3500 pound full sized travel trailer is NOT fun to pull, especially
>>at freeway speeds. And not for 13,000 miles.

Re: Towing with Wrangler Unlimited
 

I took the "heavier axle" from the Jeep website that shows

"Heavy Duty Dana 44/226mm Rear Axle" (8.89")
in place of the
"Dana M35/194mm Rear Axle" (7-5/8")
on the Unlimited.

L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> the Unlimited, may not have stronger axles like the Rubicon, as I
> watched Speed Vision's 52th Jeeper's Jamboree at Rubicon, California and
> they replaced their Unlimited's axles with Currie 44s, of which the
> front air locker broke before they completed the run.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> RoyJ wrote:
>
>>I stand corrected. The Unlimited is a Scrambler revisted with a 10"
>>longer wheel base, 12" longer body, 5" longer overhang, 3' larger
>>turning radius, way less departure angle clearance, heavier axle, higher
>>axle ratio than a standard Wrangler, 16" tires (Rubicon Unlimited)etc.
>>Every item there (except for the rear overhang) increases the towing
>>capacity.
>>
>>But I've towed all sorts of strange things behind cars and pickups and a
>>17', 3500 pound full sized travel trailer is NOT fun to pull, especially
>>at freeway speeds. And not for 13,000 miles.

Re: Towing with Wrangler Unlimited
 

Those 'pop up' or 'fold out' styles are MUCH more in tune with what the
SWB Jeep can handle. 500-600 pounds, 10-12 square feet frontal area,
etc. is like it isn't there when towing it.

Chad Fraker wrote:

> Check this out. I'm not sure what type of travel trailer you're looking for
> and what type of amenities you're looking for, but this would definitely
> work well. My wife and I saw them at Camp Jeep both times we went.
> http://www.kamparoo.com/ When the $ rolls around, we will probably be
> getting one.
>
> Chad
>
>
> <rmcaskey@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:1102394681.254736.284370@c13g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>
>>I bought a new 2004 Wrangler Unlimited this evening. I would be
>>interested in comments from anyone who has towed a travel trailer with
>>their Unlimited. In particular, what types of travel trailers would fit
>>within the 25 square-foot front surface area limitation. Probably a
>>pop-up, but without actually going to a dealer I'd be interested in
>>knowing what type of trailer might be appropriate.
>>Thanks in advance.
>>
>>Martin Caskey
>>Millers Island, Maryland
>>
>
>
>

Re: Towing with Wrangler Unlimited
 

Those 'pop up' or 'fold out' styles are MUCH more in tune with what the
SWB Jeep can handle. 500-600 pounds, 10-12 square feet frontal area,
etc. is like it isn't there when towing it.

Chad Fraker wrote:

> Check this out. I'm not sure what type of travel trailer you're looking for
> and what type of amenities you're looking for, but this would definitely
> work well. My wife and I saw them at Camp Jeep both times we went.
> http://www.kamparoo.com/ When the $ rolls around, we will probably be
> getting one.
>
> Chad
>
>
> <rmcaskey@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:1102394681.254736.284370@c13g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>
>>I bought a new 2004 Wrangler Unlimited this evening. I would be
>>interested in comments from anyone who has towed a travel trailer with
>>their Unlimited. In particular, what types of travel trailers would fit
>>within the 25 square-foot front surface area limitation. Probably a
>>pop-up, but without actually going to a dealer I'd be interested in
>>knowing what type of trailer might be appropriate.
>>Thanks in advance.
>>
>>Martin Caskey
>>Millers Island, Maryland
>>
>
>
>

Re: Towing with Wrangler Unlimited
 

Those 'pop up' or 'fold out' styles are MUCH more in tune with what the
SWB Jeep can handle. 500-600 pounds, 10-12 square feet frontal area,
etc. is like it isn't there when towing it.

Chad Fraker wrote:

> Check this out. I'm not sure what type of travel trailer you're looking for
> and what type of amenities you're looking for, but this would definitely
> work well. My wife and I saw them at Camp Jeep both times we went.
> http://www.kamparoo.com/ When the $ rolls around, we will probably be
> getting one.
>
> Chad
>
>
> <rmcaskey@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:1102394681.254736.284370@c13g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>
>>I bought a new 2004 Wrangler Unlimited this evening. I would be
>>interested in comments from anyone who has towed a travel trailer with
>>their Unlimited. In particular, what types of travel trailers would fit
>>within the 25 square-foot front surface area limitation. Probably a
>>pop-up, but without actually going to a dealer I'd be interested in
>>knowing what type of trailer might be appropriate.
>>Thanks in advance.
>>
>>Martin Caskey
>>Millers Island, Maryland
>>
>
>
>