New to T@b, Towing with Jeep Unlimited LJ (pre-4door)

VikingDad5 · June 2016

Just purchased T@b Max Outback. After tent and pop-up camping, wife has finally convinced me on the T@b with a bathroom. Happy Wife, Happy Life. Pickup is scheduled for this Saturday, Jun 18. I've towed off road pop-up loaded with gear and rarely have gone over 1,200lbs, and I have never had any issues on road of off road. Jeep is a 2006 Unlimited Rubicon with tow rating of 3,500lbs.
Question for the Jeepers out there; what should I expect differently when towing a T@b? Should I have anything installed on the Jeep to assist with towing? Any advise/comments welcome. Thank you

John_and_Kris · June 2016

My be obvious but get a brake controller. You should have problems towing. If you do experience a lot of sway a friction sway bar could be added. John. & Kris

VikingDad5 · June 2016

Mentioned sway bar to dealer and he stated it was not needed.
Curb weight is approx 3,700 lbs, horse power approx 200 and 235 net torque.

Nomad · June 2016

Your gas mileage will surprisingly suck - With my 4-door I plan on just 14 mpg :-(

VikingDad5 · June 2016

This is my third Jeep and gas mileage has never a strong point of a Wrangler. I'm hoping to carry extra fuel with the attached Yakima rack of the T@b in my gas rotopax cans.

Nomad · June 2016

This is my third also - Without T@B I get 20-22 on the open road so the T@B costs me about 7 generally.

Nomad · June 2016

boo - Could be wrong but I think a brake controller is a legal requirement at the T@Bs weight, not an option.

VikingDad5 · June 2016

Brake controller is first thing on the list. Thanks

Nomad · June 2016

FYI: Not all dealers install brake controllers - mine didn't. Was pretty much on my own.

New to T@b, Towing with Jeep Unlimited LJ (pre-4door)

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