Around Ocean Township, NJ, the Wrangler can carry the camping gear, tow a compatible trailer, and keep going when pavement gives way to dirt, rocks, ruts, and wet autumn trails.
The 4x4 Hardware Is the Heart of the Wrangler
Jeep offers Command-Trac®, Selec-Trac®, and Rock-Trac® 4x4 systems across the Wrangler lineup, so the drivetrain can become increasingly specialized as the terrain gets tougher.Rubicon and Rubicon X bring the serious hardware with Rock-Trac® 4x4, a 4:1 low-range ratio, Tru-Lok® front and rear electronic-locking differentials, heavy-duty Dana® 44 axles, and an electronic front sway-bar disconnect.
Engage that disconnect in 4 Low and the front suspension gains additional articulation, helping the tires maintain contact as the terrain twists beneath the Jeep. For a campsite that needs to be reached by an uneven trail, those components can make a much bigger difference than another drive mode on a touchscreen!
Take the Roof Off Before the Leaves Are Gone
Few vehicles make the trip itself part of camping quite like a Wrangler. Removable doors and multiple roof configurations allow owners to open the cabin to the surroundings, with available soft tops and removable hardtops providing different ways to configure the vehicle.A clear New Jersey autumn afternoon makes the open-air setup easy to appreciate. When temperatures drop or rain arrives, a hardtop offers greater enclosure. It's a design that can physically change with the trip instead of merely carrying you there.
Three Engines Cover a Very Wide Performance Range
The 3.6L Pentastar® V6 produces 285 hp and 260 lbs. ft. of torque and can be paired with a 6-speed manual or available automatic transmission on select trims.The available 2.0L Turbocharged 4-cylinder trades a little horsepower for more torque, producing 270 hp and 295 lbs. ft. of torque through an automatic transmission.
Then there is the limited-production 2026 Wrangler 392, which takes a completely different approach with a 6.4L HEMI® V8 producing 470 hp and 470 lbs. ft. of torque. That's an extraordinary amount of engine for a vehicle whose doors can be removed with hand tools.
Four Doors Make More Room for Camping
The 4-door Wrangler seats up to 5 and provides considerably greater cargo flexibility than the 4-passenger 2-door model, making it the natural starting point for families or groups carrying tents, coolers, sleeping bags, and other equipment.Properly equipped 4-door Rubicon models can tow up to 5,000 lbs., providing capacity for compatible small campers and utility trailers.
The 2-door Wrangler tops out at 2,000 lbs., so trailer weight, payload, passengers, hitch equipment, and cargo all need to be considered when choosing a configuration.
Rubicon Is Built for the Difficult Way In
Properly configured 4-door Rubicon models with available 35-inch tires can achieve an approach angle of up to 47.4 degrees. Steel skid plates help protect vulnerable components, while available rock rails add protection along the sides of the body.Jeep Performance Parts from Mopar® can extend that setup with compatible winches, bumpers, protection hardware, and cargo accessories. The result is a Wrangler that can be configured around the terrain instead of asking the terrain to cooperate.
