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[Hog95023]

 I personally believe the jeep will pull the trailer but isn't optimal. And as stated I believe you will be over the tow rating.

Also unless you make modifications you will be hard pressed not to receive damage to the fuel tank and bumpers on a standard height Rubicon on the Rubicon trail even though the gate keeper has been removed.

[Rhetor]

I personally believe the jeep will pull the trailer but isn't optimal. And as stated I believe you will be over the tow rating.

Also unless you make modifications you will be hard pressed not to receive damage to the fuel tank and bumpers on a standard height Rubicon on the Rubicon trail even though the gate keeper has been removed.

I am a little confused by your post . . . With a factory tow package, how could aI damage the fuel tank and bumpers?  What modifications would be needed?

[2k]

Only safe 'out' I see would be to get an open aluminum 2 bike and you would be good. That should be around 2200 total. To leave her bike behind would be a massive mistake in the long run.

[Hog95023]

I am a little confused by your post . . . With a factory tow package, how could aI damage the fuel tank and bumpers?  What modifications would be needed?

just after the entrance. Red rubicon 3 inch lift if I recall.

same jeep

A little farther in
I winched him out here

[timo482]

just so you know

you can get in HUGE trouble towing a tandem trailer without working brakes and without a working disconnect brake. [between 1800 lb and 3000 lb vin plate gcvwr of the trailer or actual wt whichever is higher]

lets just say ive had a few rounds of trailer sitting on the side of the road with a big sticker saying out of service while i run around trying to find a new breakaway switch, just a hassle with a empty cargo trailer - now do that with a trailer full of barleys and see how you feel.

obviously it depends on the leo you run into, but if you just happen to go near a commercial inspection they pull over all the unmarked trailers to see if they are "incognito illegal commercial units" and while they have it there they check brakes and brake away... not working - leave it right there. the most famous one around here is hwy 55 east to 494 south - hidden by trees and room for 6 or 8 cop cars plus a dozen stopped trucks plus one sitting on the portable scales on the concrete & you cant see any of it till you turn the corner and see the convention.

huge numbers of folks just ignore trailer brake laws - so the cops look at it as a easy bust - 75% they pull over get a ticket - 10% of trailers on pickups get a out of service and get towed or left.

roll the dice however you want - but now you know

and before you go and think its some new law - "single pedal" brake requirement was written into law in '36 - what changed? a few big accidents and the smell of big money writing tickets on them them.

and last before i get off the box - insurance companies love to tell you to take a hike on your collision coverage if the brakes are illegal [liability is still good, but the cargo and trailer and gone]

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[Hog95023]

my jeep 6" long arm 35 tires

Cadillac hill picture doesn't do it justice




There are lots of drops that the fuel tank or bumper hits on. If you pick a wrong line on the rocks there is another rock that will let you know it's there.

[Hog95023]

2 inch lift not a rubi though

I added a Kilby fuel tank cover and even with a 6" lift it still hits sometimes. I also added an oil pan skid plate.

soup bowl. There is a bypass

[Akicita]

Yes, the trailer has brakes . . . Not sure how that works.  Have been pulling behind the F150 with no trouble, without having ever installed the trailer brake control in the pickup.  Also, I have never changed the battery in the box on the trailer frame.  I bought the trailer used a few years ago . . . It is a 1998 trailer, so the brake battery is long dead.

I am not sure quite sure if the brakes are working while trailering, or if they work somehow just when plugged in after hone ting the round electrical plug of the trailer into the truck connector.

I know this all sound pretty stupid . . . Other than checking out the tires and axle bearings, I have simply plugged it up and rolled without an education of trailers with brakes.

I appreciate you getting back to me.  This is a learning curve I have not encountered before.

Install the brake controller...FIRST!  My PU only has a 6-cylinder, but it also is a Cummins turbo-diesel, so I'll pass on any Ruby or Fraud 150 comments 

[dejavo]

I have a 2013 Rubicon. I trail a Kendon easily, but many other suv models would be better. If however you want to use the vehicle for any serious or semi serious off roading, nothing else compares. The "Rubicon" comes with more off road features then any other jeep. I enjoy mine out in Colorado mountains. Again if no serious off roading get something else.

[Puzzled]

I wouldn't have an issue towing with the Jeep. Granted your not going to set the roads on fire. The trailer brakes are a absolute must. A good hitch for me would be second only to the brakes (weight distribution with sway bar). http://www.reese-hitches.com/categories/WD_Kits_Including_Sway_Control,110 I have always used a setup like this. It started with a 1980 Ford F150 6 cylinder and moved on to my Dually and now my single wheel 1 ton.

[MrSurly]

To the OP: The answer(s); get her the Rubicon (aren't you lucky she's not dead set on any number of other cars you wouldn't want to buy)
And SELL the trailer. Get a lightweight two-bike trailer with a fitted soft cover and enjoy. Consider that any "box" trailer will cost extra at every fill up.

 Towing a trailer that is at or near the TV's rated limits can be stressful. Towing something that exceeds the ratings can be downright dangerous.
Get a trailer that is easy to see around, easy to back up and well within the ratings and your travel will be a pleasant experience!

[grandpadoc]

With a short wheel base you will be swerving down the road dangerously and run a good chance of flipping that Jeep and trailer. Get a long wheel base model for towing any serious distance.

[JCZ]

I personally believe the jeep will pull the trailer but isn't optimal. And as stated I believe you will be over the tow rating.

Also unless you make modifications you will be hard pressed not to receive damage to the fuel tank and bumpers on a standard height Rubicon on the Rubicon trail even though the gate keeper has been removed.

I'm with Hog on this one.  I live just a few miles from the Rubicon trail and I've known and talked with many guys and a few women that have done the rubicon and I think you'd be hard pressed to find any jeep that's survived that trail in stock form....even the Rubicon Jeep.  Many jeeps that are built for such trails are rebuilt on that trail....they all carry extra parts.

Because Jeep has a model called Rubicon doesn't mean it is capable of doing the rubicon.

[Rooster]

JC is right the Rubicon trail is a serious 4x4 challenge and if you aren't up for the challenge and your rig isn't set up right for it you could be in serious trouble.

[Master Guns]

Well, she is pretty dead set on a 2014, 4 door Rubicon with two package, modest jack up and bigger tires.

If the Rubicon is questionable as a towing vehicle, why would you put on bigger tires.  The bigger tires will change you gear ratios and you will lug even more than stock.  Even as far as having to drive one gear lower.  My brother made this mistake a few years ago with his truck.