The CRD has been discontinued. Apparently the VW sourced engine is just to expensive and pushes the patriots price up that of the liberty sport.

They did come back to me and confirmed that its only 900kg unbraked and 1500kg braked.

Find for dirtbikes and a quad but will suck at anything bigger.

 

We might have them stock as it gets pretty hot out here. 105f +

 

Towing increase the engine temperature and therefore one need to fit the additional oil cooler, something that should have been standard issue. The more weight you tow, the harder the engine will work. 1500lbs (750kg) without additional cooler or 2000lbs (1000kg) with the cooler. You should be OK with just a trailer and dirt bikes without the additional oil cooler, but I will recommend it anyway. Mine was fitted long before fitting the hitch receiver to help with cooling down the engine oil while driving in traffic.

 

http://www.jeep.co.za/patriot/features/capability/towing_capability.html

Patriot can tow a healthy 1500 kgs when properly equipped.

what they mean by that, Im not sure. Perhaps by adding their super cool MOPAR towbar.

LOL

 

http://www.jeep.co.za/patriot/features/capability/towing_capability.html



what they mean by that, Im not sure. Perhaps by adding their super cool MOPAR towbar.

LOL

Do they mean to include the passengers/on-board cargo with that rating? Could help explain the difference, though I'd expect if you could get a CRD it would having a slightly higher towing capacity.

 

That is a concern for me. Ill check the specs quickly.

 

Different ratings you say? Is that why some across the ocean try stuff like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWE5e_H47MI

I beleive without the extra heavy duty engine/transmisison cooling and more powerful 140amp alternator, the Patriot is U.S. rated for 1000lbs (about 500kg)..maybe over there it might be considered ok?

 

If you are thinking of a Patriot still, make sure trailor and bikes are less than 2000 pounds (907kg I think) total. If you need more towing power than that, than you might need a vehicle with more than 4 cylinders.

JK may not be bad, but if you like the Patriot, go for it if it fits YOUR needs best. It's great on and off paved roads. Sure it's not a Wrangler Renegade, but it is a better daily driver than a Wrangler and if you scrape anything it will likley be some minor scrapes on the crossmembers :doh:

 

Hey Nico,

Ill be using a trailer.

 

Hi stev0, being an ex Cape Townian I enjoy my Patriot. Yes, before I came to Canada I looked at the Patriot there and then I purchased my Patriot over here and there are a few differences. The SA models are limited to options. Will you be transporting your dirt bikes with the Patriot or with a trailer?

 

Any aftermarket accessories will kill the warranty. This includes skid plates and rock sliders. Anything non MOPAR is the problem. Im not too sure how much the export cars differ to the local US cars.

I though about getting a set of offroad wheels with proper tires. That way I can swop them when I hit the trails.

Is the only difference between the FD1 and FD2 the Lower CVT gear?

 

Any aftermarket accessories will kill the warranty. This includes skid plates and rock sliders. Anything non MOPAR is the problem. Im not too sure how much the export cars differ to the local US cars.

Is the only difference between the FD1 and FD2 the Lower CVT gear?

That really shouldn't be the case, unless they don't follw the same "onyl if you can prove it caused the problem" rule automakers have to follow here in the U.S. Skid plates should NOT void a warrantay...I would double check that because that just sounds rediculous! Patirot skid plates in no way alter any drivetrain operation, and only add about 100 pounds of sprung weight like another passenger in a seat would, oh and maybe inconveineant for mechanics to work on underside of engine or transmission should that need ever arise.

Doesn't it also strike you as odd the stock Patriot also has the same clearance but better approach and departure than the Commander? Yet some places and people still claim that Patriot's stock 8" of ground clearance (9" with FD2) is supposedly not as good as the average SUVs 7-8"??? Makes me wonder how many reviewers actually passed elementary math, or wirting since there are basically only a handful of "professional" reviews for the Patriot, yet two biased negative reviews are constanly reused and misquoted all over the place (TTAC.com - "TheTruthAboutCars" is full of elephant-dung, for example- same waste but some people will play with it because it's from a different animal! ).

Other differences between FD1 and FD2 besides factory installed skid plates, and extra 1" of clearance from "off-road tuned" springs, and low CVT range is supposed to be extra sealing underneath, a little rerouting of some cabling and drivetrain vents (whatever those are, marketing terms, lol?), heavy duty cooling and what might have been different ESP programming for off-road us and but you can turn ESP fully off and spin away.

 

welcome

FDI should suit you fine for light trail usage,
you can always add some upgrades to make it that much more capable,
First i would recomend better tires,
can also add skid plates, oil cooled and higher Amp alternator,
aside from 1" difference those 3 are key elements to an FDII that can be added.
as for myself,
I take my Pat on the beach, lots of gravel/dirt roads, and some logging roads,
havent had a problem yet,
have an 07 with 72k miles on it