I Tried Towing A Trailer w/ My Wife's New JL 2.0L Turbo (Jeep Wrangler Sahara)

[@TaftCastle]

I have a 2020 JLU diesel (lifted on 38” tires) and towed a 20’ travel trailer (3k lbs) from Florida to California. I have a sway control hitch on mine and it towed with very minimal issues, even passing or being passed by 18 wheelers at speed (70-80 mph). If you continue to tow I’d look into a sway control hitch. Safe travels!

[@justaguysgarage8318]

Yep. Nailed it. When I tow with my lifted ‘22, 65mph max. Can do 70 but downright dangerous

[@steeveabitbol2466]

I will be towing the same uhaul trailer with my 2018 Porsche Macan for 2200 miles in two weeks. Wish me luck!

[@walterblackledge1137]

thank you for a very honest review of towing a 6x12 packe d with a wrangler.

[@susied.3376]

Awe Kevin,,, been there done that. So we rented a huge haul. One load, one trip. Gas cost less back then. The plus was we paid more for the rental but WELL WORTH it. Less fuss, less wear n tear on a new vehicle. Returned the truck I haul at our destinations. Wow. You went through the wringer. So sorry. I’m not trying to sound mean, it’s just lesson learned. 15:47 Thank you for sharing.

[@Kenya_D]

Thank you… Not going long distance but in my 2021 Sahara Limited I wanted to make sure it was capable - I think I’ll go down one size also

[@robertsheppard-wc9dp]

Awesome video, just what I needed to see for my upcoming move. I hope you enjoy your move to my home state and Florida is everything you wanted it to be.

[@carswithkev1740]

Loving it so far!

[@djdigital3806]

I’m 58 years old and never owned a Jeep until yesterday. I bought a mint condition 2012 Jeep Liberty with the tow bar attached. It’s only a 2 wheel drive but can tow 5,000 lbs. I’m a Jeep man now. Subscribed ✔️ Nice house man!

[@Ben-sv9op]

I have a 21 Rubicon with 3.6 I tow 3500 . Often dose it easy .. I believe in Europe the same jeeps have a 4500 or 5000 tow capacity

[@melvin5818]

yeah i wonder why? is it built different

[@toshayonguard4253]

I have a 2007 with the 3.8 and I pull a 25 foot Air Stream and the only thing not stock is the Banks Petal Monster. 🤘🏼🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@RKmndo]

Avoid squat/sag by installing supplemental airbags in the coilsprings. It's about $100/pr.

[@carswithkev1740]

Will not be towing with this vehicle ever again.

[@chodson65]

Will be towing with a Hensley Cub distribution hitch. Can't get any better to eliminate sway.

[@Outlaw_Media]

I really wish Jeep would put the 2.0L turbo in the Gladiator. The 3.6L is alright, but it lacks the low end torque. With turbo engines you can at least add a bigger turbo or a software tune to up the boost and get more power after the warranty is over. I live in Powder Springs GA. I just subbed to your channel. Have you done any trails in North Georgia yet?

[@goodoljackburton9211]

Nah. There’s no replacement for displacement.

[@user-tb7rn1il3q]

The 2.0t is a much better engine. They should get rid of the 3.6.

[@stevenwilson2292]

Would never buy a tiny gas turbo engine for a Jeep. Unless it's just for getting groceries I guess. The diesel in my gladiator is the best engine I've ever had in all the Jeep's that I've owned and I'm averaging 22mpg on 37's.

[@thomaspoucher4089]

@@stevenwilson2292 and you’re paying almost double for fuel. Double for repairs. You aren’t winning, not even close

[@TheDiameter]

@@goodoljackburton9211 Well if this were 1980 you’d be right, but it isn’t so you aren’t.

[@ShettikkaWoods-jl8iq]

Awesome 👍🏾😊

[@MarkDiSciullo]

I’ve done well with this Jeep using the next sized down UHaul trailer.

[@mowcowbell]

How are you guys enjoying your Bestop Sunrider? I picked up one for my 2023 Wrangler Sahara 4xe, hoping it was worth the money.

[@carswithkev1740]

My wife LOVES it

[@SonnyPruitt-q1s]

Do you still own the Jeep? Any corrosion or problems?

[@mariacraig4687]

OMG at those gas prices I would say get out and start walking

[@gnd111]

All factory MPG reading are off on the displays usually by 1mpg

[@kevinkiser9553]

Depends on tire size, most dealers change wheel and tire combos and different sizes change the Speedo.

[@sonnynick1]

That 2.0 is just not enough displacement for a vehicle that size. I guess if you trade every few years it would be fine but keeping it long term I feel would be a headache and costly. Thanks for the video

[@travist5674]

I have a 2019 Unlimited Rubicon with the 2.0L turbo and 35's. She'll walk a dog stoplight racing once that Turbo kicks in. I tow a 21' camper trailer about 3000lb loaded. Highway speeds up to 65mph no problem. Yes the old 4cyl. sucked, this new one for the JL series with the turbo and the 8 speed tran is much better. 290lb/ft. torque.

[@Outlaw_Media]

The new Defender has a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 296 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque, its about the size of a Ford Explorer. Do you have anything to back up your claim, or is just your feelings?

[@brianbusch2840]

I have a 03 Jeep TJ with 6.2 LS3 430 hp and my 2022 JL Rubicon feels like it’d keep up. That little 2.0 engine is pretty impressive but doesn’t feel as comfortable as a big V8. An LT1 w/8 or 10 speed is ideal setup for JL. When I hit 100K out comes the 4 cylinder and in goes the LT1.

[@Outlaw_Media]

@@brianbusch2840 I would mind trying a swap of the new 3.0L twin turbo in my Gladiator, jeep is putting that engine as an option in the Wagoneer sometime next year from what I read.

[@Bacardi383]

Not sure how you figure the 2.0L isnt “enough”…. I tow all the time with it and handles the loads like a champ… I towed my daughters Jeep YJ on a tandem trailer at 70 mph. Towed it and did it with better fuel economy then my 2020 Power Wagon

[@RedneckSamurai126]

I have a 21 wrangler eco diesel and I gotta move my shit east about 400kms. So I can do it?

[@JasonRuth-k8o]

QUICK TRIP KELLOGG AND 1500 SOUTH MAIZE RD WICHITA KS.

[@saad7896]

I don’t get why you’re putting premium gas though?

[@sergiogomez170]

I have a 2019 and i notice a big difference using 87 and 91 il stick to 91

[@dougdanger4903]

The 2.0l turbo requires premuin fuel, another reason not to get one, stick with the 3.6L.

[@benkenny3220]

Why the hell are you putting premium in it?

[@jameseroh6544]

At least the U-haul has surge brakes.

[@shanevanorder2644]

Should be good same frame as a dodge truck

[@mikeconner3748]

Just picked up 2022 JLU Willys Sport, didn't even get a hitch assemble. I didn't buy it to tow if I need to tow I'll use my truck.

[@RKmndo]

I've towed with a Jeep YJ, Honda Civic, Suzuki SX4, Honda Accord, and now a Subaru Crosstrek. They've all done fine for light towing. I can borrow or rent a truck if I (infrequently) need to move something really heavy. Most people aren't in construction or farming or the like, where they need to tow substantial loads frequently.

[@CWWJR]

72mhph? JESUS F dude! You are so lucky! In MOST states anything over 60 mph when you are towing is illegal unless you are a commercial vehicle aka semi ect ect! So lucky you didnt get nabbed

[@mountaintruth1deeds533]

A 2 litre, and the price tag LOL...

[@adventurer4188]

Running 93? I’d imagine that helps a little if you have an above average air filter

[@carswithkev1740]

Turbo charged engine.. I don't mind avoiding knock at all costs and running 93..

[@TheArieldp73]

I can't rent a uhaul trailer with my soft top jeep wrangler

[@adamantonczenko1435]

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[@reddog3544]

Kevin you and wife have suffered from the Biden effect on the gas prices.

[@JasonRuth-k8o]

I LOVE THE OLD ARMY JEEPS. 🚙🌏🗺🏕🫅🩸🐑✝️🔥🍞♥️🧭.