Thread: Anyone ever pulled the boat with a Jeep Wrangler

Originally Posted by TimShanks

Tossing around the idea of getting a new toy and had second thoughts when it came to pulling the boat. Anyone have any input?

My first question would be what size engine are you getting? What size boat are you pulling?

I pull 21' Bass boat with a Ford van 80 mph up and down these Missouri hills, but I have 351 engine also.

I pull a basscat pll down and up a hill with a jeep cj, less than a quarter mile. I would not trust it on the highway, even though the surge brakes work fine. I've also pulled a ZX190 behind a Jeep Grand Cherokee, but prefer it behind my 1/2 ton Chevy. If the boat trailer has surge brakes, you should verify they are working properly. Maintenance and applying brakes in a safe area, you should notice their functioning. I wouldn't worry so much about the pulling, but put the emphasis on stopping.