2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited towing question

RollingRockTX wrote:
Hey folks

Rollingrock here....we picked up a 2014 JKU (4 door) shows to have a max tow of 3500lbs.

Looking at pick up a pop up, it says it weight 3100lbs. Seems kind of heavy don't you think?

Close enough to tow or too close to max?

Thanks

RR

first, that 3500 number is rated with only a 150lb. driver in the car.
anything else it it(passenger or cargo)reduces that 3500 by its weight. so, two more passengers totaling 350lbs. reduces the tow capacity to 3150lbs.

second, your 3100lbs. popup weight. is that the fictional brochure or website weight or is it the actual from-the-factory yellow sticker weight? if it's the bogus brochure/website "dry" weight, that popup will weigh around 200lbs. more on the dealer's lot.