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I would like to hear from Wrangler owners who tow. Are you happy with the Wrangler, reliability, mechanical issues? Trying to decide between Wrangler and Subaru Thanks John
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Economical Handyman
S. California
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We have a 01' with a 6 and automatic, it is my daily driver.
Have towed it for 40,000 miles with no problem. I knew it would be easy to tow, felt we would use the four-wheel drive more exploring some of the areas we go.
DeWayne & Judy
04 3810 Dutch Star
ISL 370 9.3 mpg
Frank's autoformer
01 Sahara Jeep-toad
Blue Ox Aventa II
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This is not the "GOLDEN-YEARS", it is the "RUSTY-YEARS" !
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brobox
Sunny SW. Florida
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Welcome to the forum. At the top of the page there is a box titled "search" type in Jeep Wrangler. You will see MANY posts from those that tow Wrangles, including setting up, light wiring and anything you would like to know.
Hope that helps.
Chuck
02 Travel Supreme, 2 street side slides
09 Toyota Tacoma 2WD
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Twomed
On the road USA
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Towed 99 Wrangler 120k drove another 80k. Tires, batt, shocks, brake pads, and soft top was it for 6 years.
Hope the Humer does as well. 
Happy Trails
06 Monaco Dynasty
07 Hummer H3
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Hikerdogs
Wisconsin
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We have an 04 Wrangler Sport that has been towed more miles than It's been driven. It has less than 22,000 miles on the odometer, and has been towed over 35,000 miles. So far we've only done normal maintenance and replaced a set of tires.
It doesn't ride or handle like a Lexus but it's easy to tow and great off road. Before we bought it we towed a 97 Buick behind us on a dolly. After a while it seemed pointless to haul a car along just to rent a Jeep for off roading.
Hikerdogs
2001 Winnebago Adventurer
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eornomp@msn.com
WI
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We have 53k miles on our 07 Wrangler Unlimited, and another 12k as a 'toad'. Still on the original tires, which I expect to go at least another year, if not two. We've had no mechanical issues, to speak of. Considering we had one of the first off the line, we're quite happy with the choice.
There's plenty of room in the back seat, for the rare times we have anyone back there, and it does a fine job of occasionally towing the boat back and forth from our slip and it's winter home, next to the garage. Boat and trailer are around 4k lbs (I wouldn't tow it long distances as this is over the manufacturers tow rating). I'm now getting 19 mpg, average highway, although I was close to 18 even when new (don't trust the on-board computer - mine shows I get 21 mpg!)
You Subaru will get better mileage, but is not as rugged. It would be hard to break the Jeep, unless I was really trying. We like exploring off the beaten path, when the opportunity presents. Combined with the ease of setting up for flat towing, there are few better choices. One caviot, it is a bit heavy. Ours tips the scales at near 4300 lbs.
Jay and Peggy
Southern WI
'07 Allegro Open Road 34TGA
'07 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 'toad'
Plan: Sell two homes over the next two years and retire
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donee
Simi Valley, Ca. 93063
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FWIW, we have an 09 Sahara 4 dr auto and have towed it to Utah a couple of times.
As for being happy with it, yes very.
On the last trip, I had to keep checking the rear view monitor to make sure it was still there.
Hope this helps.
donnie & Linda
05 Monaco Esquire 29PBD
09 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited.
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dalehelman
Liberty Lake (Spokane) Wa.
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I can not think of anything I would rather have than our Wrangler for a toad. Except maybe a new Porsche 
Dale & Sandi
2006 Jeep TJ 4.0 w/33s and 4" lift
2005 32S Terra Workhorse 8.1
2007 Yamaha powered dune buggy
Liberty Lake (Spokane) WA.
DIY Manual replacement for Workhorse Auto Park emergency brake.
Stay In Play Duo Toad Braking System
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mowermech
Billings, MT
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I have a Wrangler Rubicon and a Subaru Outback.
The Wrangler can be towed on a trailer or four down.
The Subaru, being an auto tranny, MUST be towed on a trailer. I hear the manual transmission models CAN be flat towed. Not having any personal experience, I can't say for sure.
I have the flatbed trailer, so it is no problem for me.
The owner's manuals for BOTH rigs say NO dolly towing!
CM1, USN (RET)
'94 Dodge 3500 4X2 CTD, 5 speed, 4.10 LS diff., Jacobs Rambrake, 274,000 Miles
'99 Monaco McKenzie 32' triple slide
'95 Tioga 29H Ford-based Class C
Daily driver: '08 Subaru Outback
Towed: '06 Jeep Rubicon Unlimited/Load Trail 16' flatbed
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ernestfortier
Palmdale, Calif.
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I am towing my Geo Tracker. It would be nice to have a Jeep but I found the 4x4 Tracker for $2500 and it was in great shape with 90,000 miles on it. It now has 140,000 miles on it and the only thing I have done is change the oil and sparkplugs. I like the Tracker because it weighs less than 2000 lbs. It climbs almost anything and runs well in soft sand.
Ernie Fortier
99 Bounder 34V
2 honda 2K paralled (for economy)
5.5 Onan onboard
96 Geo Tracker 4x4 Auto. convertable
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