[FeathersN’Fins]

Any thoughts on a 4 door wrangler as a tow vehicle for a sub 2000lb skiff set up? Looking to purchase a vehicle next winter and a boat soon to follow, most likely a Carolina Skiff j16 with small console, but am restricted to a vehicle that can haul a family while still being fun for me to drive.

 

[DuckNut]

What is the tow capacity? 3,500lbs?

 

[FeathersN’Fins]

Yep 3500

 

[MatthewAbbott]

2000 lbs total weight...boat, trailer gear? Shouldn’t be an issue.

I tow my BT micro (16’ 8”) with a two door around 100 miles to the ramp and don’t have any issues.

 

[mtoddsolomon]

Check out carolinaskiffowner.com those guys should have some pretty good insight, but I can’t see it being an issue

 

[jay.bush1434]

I tow my Vantage with a lifted JK Rubicon no problem, auto transmission with 3.73 gears. I don’t have to tow much but I’ve taken her on a couple road hauls and my Jeep didn’t mind at all. If your Jeep has bigger tires than stock, make sure you get a programmer and correct the speedo. I have a Superchips programmer that has a towing tune.

 

[Smackdaddy53]

I towed a 3000# skiff for three years with a 2 door Wrangler with 33” rubber, you will be fine.

 

[jmrodandgun]

I towed a 3000# skiff for three years with a 2 door Wrangler with 33” rubber, you will be fine

God bless you. That's some Forrest Gump level self punishment.

 

[crboggs]

Pulling isn't normally the issue...stopping is...

 

[MatthewAbbott]

Pulling isn't normally the issue...stopping is...

Tongue weight

 

[Backcountry 16]

92 yj with a straight 6 auto and 33 s pulled the spear without an issue.

 

[flyclimber]

92 yj with a straight 6 auto and 33 s pulled the spear without an issue. View attachment 72138

That looks similar to my old YJ. If my subaru impreza can tow im sure a jeep could. Just add a transmission cooler for longer tows or if you have a heavy foot.

 

[SomaliPirate]

I towed my both my pirate skiff and my Pathy with a TJ 6cyl auto. It honestly towed really well. Panic or short stopping with the Pathy could be an issue but I believe the newer JK's have rear discs. I'd just make sure you have good pads/rotors on it and maybe add an aftermarket auto trans cooler.

 

[jmrodandgun]

92 yj with a straight 6 auto and 33 s pulled the spear without an issue.

That's great but your head lights were still the wrong shape

 

[SomaliPirate]

That's great but your head lights were still the wrong shape

You need to check your round light privilege.

 

[jmrodandgun]

You need to check your round light privilege.

I earned my privilege through suffering. My TJ liked to turn 10w30 into chocolate milk. It also had 3.07's and a 3 speed auto... No over drive.

 

[Backcountry 16]

That's great but your head lights were still the wrong shape

The last real Jeep model before the sissy coil springs and 4 door grocery getter/ soccer mom.

 

[flyclimber]

The last real Jeep model before the sissy coil springs and 4 door grocery getter/ soccer mom.

I can appreciate this!

 

[jmrodandgun]

The last real Jeep model before the sissy coil springs and 4 door grocery getter/ soccer mom.

Jeep was so embarrassed by the YJ that they took all of 1996 off of work.

 

[SomaliPirate]

Jeep was so embarrassed by the YJ that they took all of 1996 off of work.

Ok, I gotta admit I got a chuckle out of that one.