Chris here is a Towing Report from a member on Mud:
I thought I'd start a thread where we post our towing experiences to possibly go to the FAQ's if Romer sees fit.
Vehicle Background:
93 FZJ80, 206K, New Radiator 02/06, Flush 02/07, new t-stat, Blue Fan Clutch, Auto Meter Pro Comp gauge (calibrated), 31 inch tires, stock gearing. OME 850/863, ARB bumper, no winch, Hanna Sliders.
Towed item:
Bayliner Capri 20 ft boat ~2500lbs.
Tow distance:
~300 miles. Flagstaff, AZ to Dolores, CO via 89 towards Page then through Kayenta and 4 Corners through Cortez to Dolores.
Weather:
Sunny and dry the entire trip, 70 in Flag at departure, mid 90's on the reservation and low 90's in Cortez.
Mileage:
11.45 MPG running at 55-65 on the flats and down hills and ~50 on the pull up hills.
Report:
The 80 did great. I did have to turn off the air after making the turn towards 4 Corners on the hill and again around the Ute Casino. My gauge was indicating 215 when I shut the air down and it dropped back to just below 210 after I shut it off. on the flats and downhills with the air on, it indicated 205. I kept the transmission in PWR mode and the overdrive on unless I was going up hill.
I thought I'd start a thread where we post our towing experiences to possibly go to the FAQ's if Romer sees fit.
Vehicle Background:
93 FZJ80, 206K, New Radiator 02/06, Flush 02/07, new t-stat, Blue Fan Clutch, Auto Meter Pro Comp gauge (calibrated), 31 inch tires, stock gearing. OME 850/863, ARB bumper, no winch, Hanna Sliders.
Towed item:
Bayliner Capri 20 ft boat ~2500lbs.
Tow distance:
~300 miles. Flagstaff, AZ to Dolores, CO via 89 towards Page then through Kayenta and 4 Corners through Cortez to Dolores.
Weather:
Sunny and dry the entire trip, 70 in Flag at departure, mid 90's on the reservation and low 90's in Cortez.
Mileage:
11.45 MPG running at 55-65 on the flats and down hills and ~50 on the pull up hills.
Report:
The 80 did great. I did have to turn off the air after making the turn towards 4 Corners on the hill and again around the Ute Casino. My gauge was indicating 215 when I shut the air down and it dropped back to just below 210 after I shut it off. on the flats and downhills with the air on, it indicated 205. I kept the transmission in PWR mode and the overdrive on unless I was going up hill.
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