Thinking about a new Jeep tow vehicle...need your input...

[goufgators]

Our Honda CRV is now 15 years old and ready to go to pasture. Would love to trade it for a new 2020 CRV but, alas, Hondas can no longer be towed. In fact, most new cars can't be towed. Sooo, been thinking about a new Jeep (not sure at this time what model but not 4WD). Would like to hear back from all who have '18,'19 or '20 Jeeps and how well they like (or dislike) the cars. Thanks!

[Targa]

My wife and I rented a 2019 Jeep Wrangler for a six day trip on the east coast New England area. We both absolutely loved it and agreed that if we hadn’t bought a 4Runner there would be a Jeep in the garage now..:).
The Jeep we rented had the 2.0 turbo engine and I can tell you that little engine will very forcefully set you back in the seat when you get on it.

[Irish2]

I have a 2019 Cherokee Trailhawk and the death wobble has been addressed for this model year and supposedly has been solved. To date no problems towing this Jeep. I also have my GMC 2500HD equipped for a toad when I want to take my ATV or anything else in the bed. Prior to purchasing our Jeep we had a Honda CRV which is an outstanding vehicle but the newer models can not be towed all 4 down. All this to say that I have found very little difference in towing different vehicles of different weights without much of a difference. It mostly comes down to proper dingy tow set up and the tow capacities of your coach. We recently towed the GMC 2500HD Duramax from British Columbia to Nova Scotia and the fuel consumption did not reveal any noticeable difference from towing lighter vehicles.

[CA_Traveler]

Another consideration is the ride. Our GC is a truck in disguise. It's higher (access) and the ride is not as good as our CRV.

[stvdman]

timmac wrote:

The truck bed comes in real handy when traveling..


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This is why we went with the Jeep Gladiator for a TOAD. Fun vehicle too!

[CA_Traveler]

Check everything. Our 14 GC Overland weighs 5,200 and compared to our CRV it's noticeable.

Also a variety of mfg and models have EPS which is prone to death wobble. Check carefully and DON'T expect dealers or mfg to know or reveal. My GC has hydraulic steering so no problem.

[dodge_guy]

What ever you do skip the Fiat Jeeps i.e. Cherokee, Compass and Renegade. Yes with the proper transfer case they can be towed 4 down, but they have so many electrical issues I wouldn't wish ownership on anyone but my worst enemy. Stick with the Wranglers and Grand Cherokees, the Grand Cherokees need to have the right 4WD system.

Not sure if it's an option for you but Explorers and Edges are flat towable with the right transmission. I have a 13 Explorer LTD and all that is needed is to put the trans in N. very easy.

[jfkmk]

smarty wrote:
Know nothing about towing a Jeep but have had one as a daily driver for 20 years. Not sure you can even buy one that is not a 4x4?
Would not own anything else

There are plenty of Jeep models that are front wheel drive.

[timmac]

I sold my 2004 Jeep Wrangler and bought a near new Toyota Tacoma 2WD with a automatic, you will need a driveline disconnect, you don't have to settle with a Jeep to flat tow..

Tacoma's weight is the same as a 2 door Wrangler but lighter than the 4 door Wranglers.

The truck bed comes in real handy when traveling..


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[smarty]

Know nothing about towing a Jeep but have had one as a daily driver for 20 years. Not sure you can even buy one that is not a 4x4?
Would not own anything else

[wildtoad]

I bought a 2015 Wrangler 2DR Sahara (automatic) Hard Top a year ago and it has been great. It is 4WD but has never been driven that way, at least by me. Just to be clear it IS NOT full time 4WD. Very easy to setup for towing or (as in my case) get setup for towing. Since you will have to get a new base plate anyhow, I’d suggest the Ready Brute Elite setup for easy of connection, and brake. It pulls quite nicely behind my Newmar 31 ft gasser. There are no fuses to pull, just put transfer case in neutral and transmission in Park (for an automatic) and go.

[rk911]

accsys wrote:
I believe if you want an automatic transmission, you are limited to Cherokees, Grand Cherokees, and Wranglers - all must be 4x4 and have the correct transmission to tow four down..

which is, generally, a manually selectable neutral position on the transfer case controls. jeeps are incredibly easy to set up to tow and, unless something has changed, there are no time/distance/speed restrictions as with other vehicles (ex: stopping every X-hours, stopping every X-miles or not towing above a certain speed).

[accsys]

I believe if you want an automatic transmission, you are limited to Cherokees, Grand Cherokees, and Wranglers - all must be 4x4 and have the correct transmission to tow four down..

[Lwiddis]

Can’t really contribute much if you don’t want 4WD. Why limit your exploring? Why be less able to move around in snow? Or mud?