Can You Tow with a Jeep? What You Really Need to Know!

In this special episode of the Girl Camper Podcast, Lesa McDermott teams up with Tony and Peggy Barthel of StressLess Camping to tackle a hot topic: towing with a Jeep. Whether you own a Wrangler or you're considering one for your next tow vehicle, this conversation is packed with real-world advice, towing math, personal stories (hello, burnt differential!), and tips on what your Jeep can actually handle.

Lesa shares her firsthand experience towing with two different Jeeps—and why she ultimately switched to a Toyota 4Runner. Tony and Peggy break down the difference between what you can pull and what you can control, and why weight distribution, tongue weight, and axle loads matter way more than a brochure might suggest.

🚗 Topics Covered:
• Jeep towing capacity myths & realities
• How to calculate payload, tongue weight & gross vehicle weight
• Tools & tricks for safer towing (including their favorite hitch)
• What RVs you can tow with a Jeep—and which ones to avoid
• Personal towing stories and lessons learned the hard way

🎯 Whether you're new to towing or an experienced RVer, this episode is packed with helpful info to keep you safe on the road.

🛠️ Resources Mentioned:
• Towing calculator from StressLess Camping: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/rv-...
• VIN decoder: https://vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov/decoder/
• Camco's eaz-lift ReCurve R3 weight distribution hitch: https://amzn.to/4mnqKIx
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💬 Drop your towing questions in the comments—we’d love to help.

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