So I have a 2016 sport FDII patriot and saw somewhere that if you get a upgraded oil cooler you would be able to tow 2,000 pounds instead of 1,000. If this is true would I be fine to tow a 16 foot trailer with a car on the trailer? I know this may seem like a dumb question lol but I figured I would ask before destroying something, I currently do not have a tow hitch on my jeep yet so I would also still need to get that installed.
Unklebeano
Can you? Sure nothing stopping you
Should you? Probably not
For 1 time short distance flat road would probably be fine
But you are taking a risk
And if something goes wrong you will probably face liability issues
Should you? Probably not
For 1 time short distance flat road would probably be fine
But you are taking a risk
And if something goes wrong you will probably face liability issues
Ditto Terasec. What you can do and what you should do are different. If this is a one-time-only thing, just rent a truck that's already capable. Even with the tow package its a light duty setup. The Patriot is a nifty little CUV that rides like a car, is off-road capable, and snow-ready, but making it work like an F-150 is not a good plan. You or the next owner will be swearing up a storm about how awful the Patriot is, too many repairs, funny noises, etc. Its is what it is and its not what its not.
I think my Wrangler has a tow capacity of 2000 lbs, and I've towed light stuff, like my lawn tractor, furniture, trash to the dump, or picking up my coal in 1000 lb increments. I suppose an m/c or snowmobile would be OK. I never go over 1,500 lbs and while its capable, its hardly the same vehicle with even that much weight behind me.
A couple years ago I nearly got hit by a guy towing a race-car with an undersized pick-up. He had the power but the combination compromised the handling; of course pick-ups are already light in the rear and maybe there wasn't enough weight on the tongue. He was coming toward me and the road was wet. I doubt he was doing more than 30mph, but when he jabbed the brakes the trailer jack-knifed and pushed the back end of the truck into my lane.
No collision only because there was a grassy area where I could escape. Musta raised the hair on the back of his neck!
Also, should you get stopped by the police, the fines are designed to punish commercial operators like contractors and OTR trucks -- the fines are outrageous for the average joe.
I think my Wrangler has a tow capacity of 2000 lbs, and I've towed light stuff, like my lawn tractor, furniture, trash to the dump, or picking up my coal in 1000 lb increments. I suppose an m/c or snowmobile would be OK. I never go over 1,500 lbs and while its capable, its hardly the same vehicle with even that much weight behind me.
A couple years ago I nearly got hit by a guy towing a race-car with an undersized pick-up. He had the power but the combination compromised the handling; of course pick-ups are already light in the rear and maybe there wasn't enough weight on the tongue. He was coming toward me and the road was wet. I doubt he was doing more than 30mph, but when he jabbed the brakes the trailer jack-knifed and pushed the back end of the truck into my lane.
No collision only because there was a grassy area where I could escape. Musta raised the hair on the back of his neck!Also, should you get stopped by the police, the fines are designed to punish commercial operators like contractors and OTR trucks -- the fines are outrageous for the average joe.
the FDII already has an upgraded oil cooler and can tow up to 2000lbs. No need to change anything.
as far as actually towing the 2000lbs... that really depends on your comfortably level. I personally don't like towing anywhere near the tow limit... but according to jeep you can tow that much. but you also have to take into your total weight as well, all the gear and stuff you load into the jeep with have an effect. you cannot throw 2000lbs of junk in the jeep and then also tow 2000lbs. The owner's manual breaks it down better.
as far as actually towing the 2000lbs... that really depends on your comfortably level. I personally don't like towing anywhere near the tow limit... but according to jeep you can tow that much. but you also have to take into your total weight as well, all the gear and stuff you load into the jeep with have an effect. you cannot throw 2000lbs of junk in the jeep and then also tow 2000lbs. The owner's manual breaks it down better.
CVTs in general do not like towing. 6ats are okay for towing but short distances. You stress your tranny and the warranty will not be in play. I had an '07 Versa with a 4at and the warranty was already over but when I traded it in for the Pat they took the hitch off. Not sure why I only towed a 14' aluminum boat real light and a light trailer. Never a problem or weird noise nothing.
when I traded it in for the Pat they took the hitch off
Because they didn't want the next buyer to know you were towing with it.
Because they didn't want the next buyer to know you were towing with it.
I also have an FD2. I tow alot with it. Even some cars/trucks. But thats only to get them off the road when broke down. Besides that even with 2000lb your back will sag a little. 5000lb it will rub the fenders.
Install of the hitch is easy. Just remember to get some real scissors from home Depot ( none office ) cut the bumper real easy.
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Install of the hitch is easy. Just remember to get some real scissors from home Depot ( none office ) cut the bumper real easy.
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