towing with a... [Archive]

Cole

06-13-2003, 10:49 AM

i just bought an 1989 6 cyl wrangler 5 speed and wondering if there is an issue with towing an 18' pontoon that weighs about 2500 pds from riverside to the OP6C.......other than a bumpy ride!!
Cole
ps; i posted this in tow section but no one ever goes there!!!

Beautiful Noise

06-13-2003, 10:56 AM

Cole,I left you a reply (Not much)in the Tow section But did you gas it up already it seems like it gain about 500lb's :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :D
Steve

eliminatedsprinter

06-13-2003, 03:49 PM

My rig weighs about 2000lbs and my brother-in-law has towed me up to Castiac in his wrangler twice with no problems.

havasulew

06-13-2003, 04:12 PM

The biggest issue when towing pontoon boats is the wind resistance. Have you ever towed a garage door?

TCHB

06-13-2003, 05:20 PM

I would be concerned with the short wheel base and the big box behind you. I tow my boat a very short distance to the ramp and it works ok for that purpose. I say no :rolleyes:

wsuwrhr

06-13-2003, 05:22 PM

I agree on the short wheelbase bud. Take it out for a test tow. Wind will be a serious issue towing with such a small vehicle.
Brian
(just my .01)
[ June 13, 2003, 06:22 PM: Message edited by: wsuwrhr ]