Towing With a JK

[one_crf_pilot]

Hi all, we presently pull a built jeep behind a motor home and are thinking of getting out of a motor home and going small again!

Does anyone pull a small light travel trailer (<5K pounds) with a V8 JK. i've seen some on the road, but not sure how well they do. Was looking to build a big block V8, 4-door JK, and pull a small camping trailer.

I know the V8 build would include heavy duty axle shafts and u-joints, and I would install one ton brakes and steering. The trailer would of course have electric brakes.

Is this a bad idea?

thanks,

Steve

[Lumpy Grits]

5K lbs is way over. It's not about tow'n as much as it's about control and stop'n.
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LG

[one_crf_pilot]

Yah, I think even the big hemi, big axles and tires probably real squirrely.

[Elusive]

I have 2011 JKUR with a hemi, 38" tires and 5.13 gears.
I've towed a 61 corvette on a trailer a few times and it was fine. the trailer had brakes so that helps.
I have often thought a nice pop up trailer with a rack on top for dirt bikes or kayaks would be nice

[CVD]

Wheelbase is a huge factor in towing stability. Are you talking about a 95" WB 2dr, or a 116" WB 4dr?

[one_crf_pilot]

Not sure, been thinking a long while on it and I think it would be one baddass JK, and VERY expensive. We're looking at going to a truck and camper, and towing this TJ a while longer. At least then I can put it on a trailer and not flat tow all the time.