Recently I purchased an extremely old tent trailer (1976 Venture, haha) and I took it out this weekend for the first time. My Lib was able to pull it, but it felt like it was a bit of a struggle. The trailer (loaded) only weighs about 2500lbs. I was revving about 2500 RPM the whole time (O/D off of course) to maintain 95km/h (60mph), which resulted in some pretty atrocious fuel mileage. Does this sound about right or is something not right here? I thought this would be a piece of cake for the Lib but apparently not...

I have an ARB, 2.5" lift and 245/75/16's Duratracs.

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2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport - 6 speed manual, 3.73's, bone stock

2006 Jeep KJ Sport - GONE
OME Suspension Lift, ARB Bull Bar, 245/75R/16 Goodyear Duratracs, Mopar Light Bar, Front & Transmission Skid, Galaxy CB, Rola Roof Rack

What was your mileage
with my 6X10 enclosed loaded ( and about 18 inches higher than the KJ ) I only get about 16 or so average
with my 5X8 open with 1500-1750 lbs I get 18-19 on open highway
Maybe time to regear and gain some back

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MUDD'S MOTORSPORT'S We do IFS lift installs ,
03 OVERLAND EDITION /Kilby-Skidrow-Mopar-4XGuard skids/ 2.5 inch TOTAL CONTROL JBA coilovers -JBA Arms/MOABS-31 FALKEN WILDPEAK AT3W / 4.10's etc, 04 Kilimanjaro Edition loaded, plus 05 KJ limited

If you're driving in the MTS.... or even hilly area's..... it can be rough
I get better mpgs with no cruise control while towing in the MTS....

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2000 Cherokee Trail Hawk
3.5" R.E Superflex Lift, R.E Quick Disconnects, R.E Rear Driveshaft, SYE, OME Steering Stabilizer, ARB Diff Covers, JW Speaker Black Heated Headlights, Mickey Thompson 16x8 wheels, 245/75r16 Toyo Open Country AT's, 15 lb Powertank

2003 KJ Sport (BLACK) 230,000+Miles (Decommissioned)

I get about 15 mpgs towing 4500 through the appalachians

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2000 Cherokee Trail Hawk
3.5" R.E Superflex Lift, R.E Quick Disconnects, R.E Rear Driveshaft, SYE, OME Steering Stabilizer, ARB Diff Covers, JW Speaker Black Heated Headlights, Mickey Thompson 16x8 wheels, 245/75r16 Toyo Open Country AT's, 15 lb Powertank

2003 KJ Sport (BLACK) 230,000+Miles (Decommissioned)

The last I towed anything was my move from Ft Lewis WA to Ft Carson CO.I pulled a 6x10 enclosed trailer that weighed 4200lbs total.With OD off and keeping it between 60-65mph I averaged about 16mpg's.I was lifted with 265/75 MT's but also had 4.10's.I couldn't imagine how low it would have been if I had 3.73's still.

I just calculated my mileage and it came to be pretty much exactly 15 MPG. It was on mostly flat terrain with a few hills, though wind may have played a factor on the way there. So I guess my only way of improving this would be to re-gear? It's something I've considered for awhile. I'm assuming with parts/labour it's a pretty expensive job?

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2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport - 6 speed manual, 3.73's, bone stock

2006 Jeep KJ Sport - GONE
OME Suspension Lift, ARB Bull Bar, 245/75R/16 Goodyear Duratracs, Mopar Light Bar, Front & Transmission Skid, Galaxy CB, Rola Roof Rack

It can be, I'd count on spending $1200-1800 or so for front and rear for everything.

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05 KJ Limited 4x4 in Light Khaki: Detours USA Backbone, Warn M8000, Huskyliners, RockLizard Super Skink sliders, OME/Bilstein Lift, JBA UCA's, 245/70/17 Nitto Terra Grapplers
07 LR3 SE V8
1996 XJ Country
2015 KL Limited