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Getting ready to make a long excursion in a 2 door, 2012 JK with 3.73 gearing and a Curt class lll hitch. I will be pulling a 1900 lb, 13 ft trailer that has a sway bar installed. Should I make any changes to the JK (that won't break the bank) that will make this journey less stressful on the jeep? Thanks in advance.
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Getting ready to make a long excursion in a 2 door, 2012 JK with 3.73 gearing and a Curt class lll hitch. I will be pulling a 1900 lb, 13 ft trailer that has a sway bar installed. Should I make any changes to the JK (that won't break the bank) that will make this journey less stressful on the jeep? Thanks in advance.
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You should be fine, but towing with the 2dr sucks. I highly recommend trailer brakes.
I know there is cost involved, and alot of people will say "aw hell, you don't need nun-o-that crap!" but it could save your rig and trailer (maybe even life?) from an accident.
Story time! I was towing a 1800 lb trailer from Phoenix to Ogden, UT and I had upgraded the small trailer to have brakes. I was in a 2011 Ram 2500. Easy peasy tow, right? Well, I hit some unexpected ice along the way and started to slide. Truck brakes did very little and I started to spin. Luckily, I had the trailer brakes and manually engaged them and let off on the truck. The increased friction from the rear pulled me straight, allowing me to then stop using the truck.
I tow everyday with my JKUR and a 1800 lb trailer. I know that's fairly light but I'm sure that trailer brake has saved my butt several times, especially in rain/snow.
I know there is cost involved, and alot of people will say "aw hell, you don't need nun-o-that crap!" but it could save your rig and trailer (maybe even life?) from an accident.
Story time! I was towing a 1800 lb trailer from Phoenix to Ogden, UT and I had upgraded the small trailer to have brakes. I was in a 2011 Ram 2500. Easy peasy tow, right? Well, I hit some unexpected ice along the way and started to slide. Truck brakes did very little and I started to spin. Luckily, I had the trailer brakes and manually engaged them and let off on the truck. The increased friction from the rear pulled me straight, allowing me to then stop using the truck.
I tow everyday with my JKUR and a 1800 lb trailer. I know that's fairly light but I'm sure that trailer brake has saved my butt several times, especially in rain/snow.
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I pull a 16' landscape type trailer for work somewhat often. I know a few times it`s been over the stated max load. I have a jku w/ 1/34 lift on it using a curt hitch w/ a brake controller. You will drop atleast 1-3 inch`s from the load. Try and load front/center, not all of it on the hitch but more importantly not heavy on the rear. Just go slow, if you start to sway, let off on the gas. As for the brake controller, unless you tow alot of heavy loads it`s a waste of money. Mine is so sensitive it locks up the trailer if I dont have a load. Maybe the big buck ones are better but honestly I doubt it`s worth it unless you tow alot.
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I pull a 16' landscape type trailer for work somewhat often. I know a few times it`s been over the stated max load. I have a jku w/ 1/34 lift on it using a curt hitch w/ a brake controller. You will drop atleast 1-3 inch`s from the load. Try and load front/center, not all of it on the hitch but more importantly not heavy on the rear. Just go slow, if you start to sway, let off on the gas. As for the brake controller, unless you tow alot of heavy loads it`s a waste of money. Mine is so sensitive it locks up the trailer if I dont have a load. Maybe the big buck ones are better but honestly I doubt it`s worth it unless you tow alot.