Jk Towing
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Do you have a factory hitch or did you add it after the fact?
I ordered the factory hitch but I'm sure I won't be pulling anything as big as that boat. Very cool to see it in action.
Beel
I ordered the factory hitch but I'm sure I won't be pulling anything as big as that boat. Very cool to see it in action.
Beel
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Nope. I can't find any literature from Jeep, but Honda rates their vehicles differently for boats vs trailers.
http://www.carguidemagazine.com/arch...ests/honda.php
So it is only 33% more, instead of double, but a few years ago Ford said double for their big V8s.
Either way, boats are a lot easier to tow than trailers.
http://www.carguidemagazine.com/arch...ests/honda.php
The Pilot qualifies as a low emission vehicle (LEV), and gets an efficient 13.8 L/100km city and 9.6 L/100km highway fuel consumption rating. Towing capacity is rated at 1588 kg with a trailer, 2041 kg with a boat (better aerodynamics).
Either way, boats are a lot easier to tow than trailers.
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According to your numbers, it is actually a 28% increase, which is much different than doubling your weight. I hate to tell you, but your Jeep does not know what you are towing. You can be towing a boat weighing 3000lbs, or a trailer full of bullshit weighing 3000lbs, it all weighs the same. Certainly aerodynamics are going help while pulling your boat at highway speeds, but it does not do much for stopping, or even pulling around town at low speeds.
You also risk mechanical failure of your hitch and/or other parts (suspension). They simply are not rated for doubling your weight.
You also risk mechanical failure of your hitch and/or other parts (suspension). They simply are not rated for doubling your weight.
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According to your numbers, it is actually a 28% increase, which is much different than doubling your weight. I hate to tell you, but your Jeep does not know what you are towing. You can be towing a boat weighing 3000lbs, or a trailer full of bullshit weighing 3000lbs, it all weighs the same. Certainly aerodynamics are going help while pulling your boat at highway speeds, but it does not do much for stopping, or even pulling around town at low speeds.
You also risk mechanical failure of your hitch and/or other parts (suspension). They simply are not rated for doubling your weight.
You also risk mechanical failure of your hitch and/or other parts (suspension). They simply are not rated for doubling your weight.
Ok everyone, don't double it, but you can obviously tow more, as proven by this thread. Just don't blame me or Txhrns08 if parts fail.
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What did you guys do about the 4-pin harness on the JK? I assume you had to swap it out and replace it with a 7-pin to handle the brakes. And does the JK present any unique problems connecting a standard electronic brake controller? Which one are you using?
Lotsa questions, I know.
Lotsa questions, I know.
#20
This thread only proves some people will just tow anything they think they can. If I saw someone pulling a boat that size with a JK I would avoid them as fast as I could. Sure the vehicle will pull it and stop it but the doesn't mean it's safe! In a panic stop or maneuver you put yourself and everyone around you at risk.
Keep towing a nearly double the weight if you want to but let us know where you're going so we can stay off the roads.