Towing Question
03-11-2011, 03:58 PM
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Towing Question
I have a stock 08 JKU X 4 door 6 speed manual and am wondering if I can tow my wife's car(2008 Pontiac G6)? Looking to tow from IL to CA. Anyone have any experience towing other vehicles with their Jeeps??
03-11-2011, 03:59 PM
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Pulling it you should be ok, it's stopping that becomes the factor. Are you using an actual trailer or one of those U-haul car trailer that just under the front wheels?
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No and not with any trailer previously suggested.
The curb weight of the G6 is 3300#. Assume you have a tow rating of 3500# on your Jeep (best case scenario).
A full trailer will weigh 1500#; dolly will weigh 200#.
The tow rating includes the trailer, driver, cargo, etc. The car alone hits the tow rating before you ever sit in the Jeep.
Don't do it - you'll kill yourself or some innocent family trying to save a few bucks by towing with an under-rated vehicle. Hire a transport service; have a buddy tow with a moving truck; have your buddy/wife drive it.
Towing safely and legally is NOT an option from anywhere to CA.
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The curb weight of the G6 is 3300#. Assume you have a tow rating of 3500# on your Jeep (best case scenario).
A full trailer will weigh 1500#; dolly will weigh 200#.
The tow rating includes the trailer, driver, cargo, etc. The car alone hits the tow rating before you ever sit in the Jeep.
Don't do it - you'll kill yourself or some innocent family trying to save a few bucks by towing with an under-rated vehicle. Hire a transport service; have a buddy tow with a moving truck; have your buddy/wife drive it.
Towing safely and legally is NOT an option from anywhere to CA.
Jeff
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I would say in the end its up to you. I have towed WAAYYY more weight than I should have with my 2 door....(Look at my pics under my profile) I would suggest using a dolly vice a trailer if you do since you would be essentially be pulling the car using its own wheels and momentum, vise transferring all of that weight and momentum to a trailer plus the weight of a G6.
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