So would you flat tow w/brake buddy, or trailer?

As many have already said...depends on how you wheel. For most of what I do, trailering is the best option. I'm considering investing in a flat tow setup for the trips out to Death Valley and the like where major breakage is not all that likely.

You already have the truck for it, I would trailer myself.

Really though, Depends on how hard you want to wheel. If you want a tow-behind vehicle that will hit Starbucks and gravel roads, flat tow it. If you want to wheel it on hard trails, trailer it.

I flat tow my 2015 Wrangler JKU because I didn't want to have a trailer to deal with at the camp and there is virtually no tongue weight on the TC. If you flat tow what's your plan for a base plate to hook up the tow bars too? I installed a Rock Hard 4X4 bumper with integrated tow bar bracket. Didn't want one of those low sitting base plates that would get destroyed on the trail.

Flat towing is so fast and easy compared to a trailer. Like Reddog said, you gotta do SOMETHING with the trailer once you arrive at your destination. A lot more work to unload the jeep, park and unhook the trailer, etc.

With my folding tow bar, I just unhitch, fold away and off I go. The folding hitch also makes hooking back up very easy as each arm is telescopic. You only have to be close to adjust the arms to put over the hitch ball. AS you pull away, the arms extend and lock into their full length.

You've got the same Jeep and year that I have.
I also have a car hauler and wouldn't dream of using it to haul the jeep. Towing four down is very convenient. DW helps me to disconnect it and it might take four minutes to disconnect and drive it away. We love it.
I have a Unified Tow Brake system and don't know how a Brake Buddy might differ.
Given your massive trailer, I'm not sure how it would feel to down size the space available for hauling stuff.
But I gotta' tell ya', the convenience of easy disconnect and ability to easily explore surrounding campsite areas is exceptional.

jimh425 wrote:
If you expect to break it, use the trailer. Otherwise, flat towing is pretty convenient.

I agree. I have been flat towing my Samurai since 2005. I have never had an issue. Actually part true, on two occasions I had u-joints break. I just removed the driveshaft.

Depending on where you camp, a trailer can be a problem as to where you store it. I much rather just disconnect my Samurai than find a space for a trailer.

My truck only broke down once. I was flat towing my Samurai. I just disconnected my Samurai and a flatbed tow truck loaded the truck and TC. Had I a trailer, I would have had more drama.

Wayne

I should rephrase the above. If you are thinking of towing the Jeep in your cargo trailer, don't.

I did it with mine once and 20 seconds out of my driveway I almost turned around and unloaded the Jeep and left it at home.

I was very close to 10k with the Jeep in the trailer.

It was a 3000 or so mile round trip, and it was a white knuckle drive due to the weight of the camper and the heavy trailer.
I gave up the idea of ever hauling the Jeep (TJ-R) in that trailer again. I sold the Jeep a few months later and upgraded to a 2012 JKU-R COD MW3.

I got a complete system, blueox, older brake buddy and all parts I need from my Dad's motorhome I had to sell when he passed.
in fact I even have the pickup (S10) he had setup for flat towing (including quick disconnect drive shaft).
I am going to try it behind my camper next summer.

Me, trailer. Why, less wear and tear on the Jeep. 35" tires aren't cheap. Flat towing will put some wear on them.

I've had two Rubis... CONGRATS!

ROF, where I've been a member for 10 years

If you expect to break it, use the trailer. Otherwise, flat towing is pretty convenient.