2001 TJ Sport build-up help
10-20-2003, 07:33 PM
#31
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Re: 2001 TJ Sport build-up help
Thanks Bill,
Yes,
I have seen most everyone that transports their Jeeps do it on some kind of
trailer. What are the problems encountered with flat towing? Am I going to
be in trouble?
Thanks
Andy
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:3F9469DA.6EE9B740@***.net...
> Hi Andy,
> Float is another name for flat bed, used in the southern states
> that also use barrages. The car trailer is a good idea, I'd get one
> except storage becomes a bigger problem than just flat towing.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Andy wrote:
> >
> > Mike,
> >
> > What is a float trailer vice? I know a tow bar can do some damage if
you
> > corner from a standstill and you can't back up. I try to go wide around
> > corners and never back up.
> >
> > Andy
Yes,
I have seen most everyone that transports their Jeeps do it on some kind of
trailer. What are the problems encountered with flat towing? Am I going to
be in trouble?
Thanks
Andy
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:3F9469DA.6EE9B740@***.net...
> Hi Andy,
> Float is another name for flat bed, used in the southern states
> that also use barrages. The car trailer is a good idea, I'd get one
> except storage becomes a bigger problem than just flat towing.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Andy wrote:
> >
> > Mike,
> >
> > What is a float trailer vice? I know a tow bar can do some damage if
you
> > corner from a standstill and you can't back up. I try to go wide around
> > corners and never back up.
> >
> > Andy
10-20-2003, 07:45 PM
#32
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Re: 2001 TJ Sport build-up help
Hi Andy,
Just that they don't backup very well, if you're forced to. put
someone in it to hold the steering wheel from going lock to lock and
binding up everything. Towing, put the transmission in gear or park, and
transfer in neutral. On hard right angle turns double check the wheel
has returned to follow you.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Andy wrote:
>
> Thanks Bill,
>
> Yes,
> I have seen most everyone that transports their Jeeps do it on some kind of
> trailer. What are the problems encountered with flat towing? Am I going to
> be in trouble?
>
> Thanks
>
> Andy
Just that they don't backup very well, if you're forced to. put
someone in it to hold the steering wheel from going lock to lock and
binding up everything. Towing, put the transmission in gear or park, and
transfer in neutral. On hard right angle turns double check the wheel
has returned to follow you.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Andy wrote:
>
> Thanks Bill,
>
> Yes,
> I have seen most everyone that transports their Jeeps do it on some kind of
> trailer. What are the problems encountered with flat towing? Am I going to
> be in trouble?
>
> Thanks
>
> Andy
10-20-2003, 07:45 PM
#33
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Re: 2001 TJ Sport build-up help
Hi Andy,
Just that they don't backup very well, if you're forced to. put
someone in it to hold the steering wheel from going lock to lock and
binding up everything. Towing, put the transmission in gear or park, and
transfer in neutral. On hard right angle turns double check the wheel
has returned to follow you.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Andy wrote:
>
> Thanks Bill,
>
> Yes,
> I have seen most everyone that transports their Jeeps do it on some kind of
> trailer. What are the problems encountered with flat towing? Am I going to
> be in trouble?
>
> Thanks
>
> Andy
Just that they don't backup very well, if you're forced to. put
someone in it to hold the steering wheel from going lock to lock and
binding up everything. Towing, put the transmission in gear or park, and
transfer in neutral. On hard right angle turns double check the wheel
has returned to follow you.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Andy wrote:
>
> Thanks Bill,
>
> Yes,
> I have seen most everyone that transports their Jeeps do it on some kind of
> trailer. What are the problems encountered with flat towing? Am I going to
> be in trouble?
>
> Thanks
>
> Andy
10-20-2003, 07:45 PM
#34
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Re: 2001 TJ Sport build-up help
Hi Andy,
Just that they don't backup very well, if you're forced to. put
someone in it to hold the steering wheel from going lock to lock and
binding up everything. Towing, put the transmission in gear or park, and
transfer in neutral. On hard right angle turns double check the wheel
has returned to follow you.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Andy wrote:
>
> Thanks Bill,
>
> Yes,
> I have seen most everyone that transports their Jeeps do it on some kind of
> trailer. What are the problems encountered with flat towing? Am I going to
> be in trouble?
>
> Thanks
>
> Andy
Just that they don't backup very well, if you're forced to. put
someone in it to hold the steering wheel from going lock to lock and
binding up everything. Towing, put the transmission in gear or park, and
transfer in neutral. On hard right angle turns double check the wheel
has returned to follow you.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Andy wrote:
>
> Thanks Bill,
>
> Yes,
> I have seen most everyone that transports their Jeeps do it on some kind of
> trailer. What are the problems encountered with flat towing? Am I going to
> be in trouble?
>
> Thanks
>
> Andy
10-20-2003, 08:21 PM
#35
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Re: 2001 TJ Sport build-up help
Gotcha Bill,
I never back up. I'd unhook before that. I always watch that the Jeep
follows right along with the wheels correct. I have a 5 speed so transfer
case is in neutral and transmission is in second gear.
I'm about done with long distance over the road. Been going to border towns
to pick up auto parts and bring them to plants through the US. Been anxious
to take the wife to some of the places I've seen. Not a good job anymore.
Thanks again for your help. Understand now.
Will start the built up soon.
Andy
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:3F9473AB.2AA6EAB3@***.net...
> Hi Andy,
> Just that they don't backup very well, if you're forced to. put
> someone in it to hold the steering wheel from going lock to lock and
> binding up everything. Towing, put the transmission in gear or park, and
> transfer in neutral. On hard right angle turns double check the wheel
> has returned to follow you.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Andy wrote:
> >
> > Thanks Bill,
> >
> > Yes,
> > I have seen most everyone that transports their Jeeps do it on some kind
of
> > trailer. What are the problems encountered with flat towing? Am I
going to
> > be in trouble?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Andy
I never back up. I'd unhook before that. I always watch that the Jeep
follows right along with the wheels correct. I have a 5 speed so transfer
case is in neutral and transmission is in second gear.
I'm about done with long distance over the road. Been going to border towns
to pick up auto parts and bring them to plants through the US. Been anxious
to take the wife to some of the places I've seen. Not a good job anymore.
Thanks again for your help. Understand now.
Will start the built up soon.
Andy
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:3F9473AB.2AA6EAB3@***.net...
> Hi Andy,
> Just that they don't backup very well, if you're forced to. put
> someone in it to hold the steering wheel from going lock to lock and
> binding up everything. Towing, put the transmission in gear or park, and
> transfer in neutral. On hard right angle turns double check the wheel
> has returned to follow you.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Andy wrote:
> >
> > Thanks Bill,
> >
> > Yes,
> > I have seen most everyone that transports their Jeeps do it on some kind
of
> > trailer. What are the problems encountered with flat towing? Am I
going to
> > be in trouble?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Andy
10-20-2003, 08:21 PM
#36
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Re: 2001 TJ Sport build-up help
Gotcha Bill,
I never back up. I'd unhook before that. I always watch that the Jeep
follows right along with the wheels correct. I have a 5 speed so transfer
case is in neutral and transmission is in second gear.
I'm about done with long distance over the road. Been going to border towns
to pick up auto parts and bring them to plants through the US. Been anxious
to take the wife to some of the places I've seen. Not a good job anymore.
Thanks again for your help. Understand now.
Will start the built up soon.
Andy
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:3F9473AB.2AA6EAB3@***.net...
> Hi Andy,
> Just that they don't backup very well, if you're forced to. put
> someone in it to hold the steering wheel from going lock to lock and
> binding up everything. Towing, put the transmission in gear or park, and
> transfer in neutral. On hard right angle turns double check the wheel
> has returned to follow you.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Andy wrote:
> >
> > Thanks Bill,
> >
> > Yes,
> > I have seen most everyone that transports their Jeeps do it on some kind
of
> > trailer. What are the problems encountered with flat towing? Am I
going to
> > be in trouble?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Andy
I never back up. I'd unhook before that. I always watch that the Jeep
follows right along with the wheels correct. I have a 5 speed so transfer
case is in neutral and transmission is in second gear.
I'm about done with long distance over the road. Been going to border towns
to pick up auto parts and bring them to plants through the US. Been anxious
to take the wife to some of the places I've seen. Not a good job anymore.
Thanks again for your help. Understand now.
Will start the built up soon.
Andy
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:3F9473AB.2AA6EAB3@***.net...
> Hi Andy,
> Just that they don't backup very well, if you're forced to. put
> someone in it to hold the steering wheel from going lock to lock and
> binding up everything. Towing, put the transmission in gear or park, and
> transfer in neutral. On hard right angle turns double check the wheel
> has returned to follow you.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Andy wrote:
> >
> > Thanks Bill,
> >
> > Yes,
> > I have seen most everyone that transports their Jeeps do it on some kind
of
> > trailer. What are the problems encountered with flat towing? Am I
going to
> > be in trouble?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Andy
10-20-2003, 08:21 PM
#37
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Re: 2001 TJ Sport build-up help
Gotcha Bill,
I never back up. I'd unhook before that. I always watch that the Jeep
follows right along with the wheels correct. I have a 5 speed so transfer
case is in neutral and transmission is in second gear.
I'm about done with long distance over the road. Been going to border towns
to pick up auto parts and bring them to plants through the US. Been anxious
to take the wife to some of the places I've seen. Not a good job anymore.
Thanks again for your help. Understand now.
Will start the built up soon.
Andy
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:3F9473AB.2AA6EAB3@***.net...
> Hi Andy,
> Just that they don't backup very well, if you're forced to. put
> someone in it to hold the steering wheel from going lock to lock and
> binding up everything. Towing, put the transmission in gear or park, and
> transfer in neutral. On hard right angle turns double check the wheel
> has returned to follow you.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Andy wrote:
> >
> > Thanks Bill,
> >
> > Yes,
> > I have seen most everyone that transports their Jeeps do it on some kind
of
> > trailer. What are the problems encountered with flat towing? Am I
going to
> > be in trouble?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Andy
I never back up. I'd unhook before that. I always watch that the Jeep
follows right along with the wheels correct. I have a 5 speed so transfer
case is in neutral and transmission is in second gear.
I'm about done with long distance over the road. Been going to border towns
to pick up auto parts and bring them to plants through the US. Been anxious
to take the wife to some of the places I've seen. Not a good job anymore.
Thanks again for your help. Understand now.
Will start the built up soon.
Andy
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:3F9473AB.2AA6EAB3@***.net...
> Hi Andy,
> Just that they don't backup very well, if you're forced to. put
> someone in it to hold the steering wheel from going lock to lock and
> binding up everything. Towing, put the transmission in gear or park, and
> transfer in neutral. On hard right angle turns double check the wheel
> has returned to follow you.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Andy wrote:
> >
> > Thanks Bill,
> >
> > Yes,
> > I have seen most everyone that transports their Jeeps do it on some kind
of
> > trailer. What are the problems encountered with flat towing? Am I
going to
> > be in trouble?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Andy
10-21-2003, 12:17 AM
#38
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Re: 2001 TJ Sport build-up help
In article <yh_kb.839019$uu5.148175@sccrnsc04>, "Andy"
<trailrider2008@hotmail.com> writes:
>What are the problems encountered with flat towing?
You're essentially towing a 3-4000 pound trailer with no brakes. It's
impossible to back up without someone at the wheel of the Jeep. Increased wear
and tear on lower drivetrain.
You're an OTR driver so you're probably qualified to handle the handling and
braking aspects of flat-towing. But if you plan to tow the Jeep a lot, you
might seriously consider a trailer.
One thing to remember...when flat towing a TJ, ignition key in unlocked
position, tranny in gear (or park) and Tcase in neutral.
Good luck.
* * *
Matt Macchiarolo
www.townpeddler.com
www.wolverine4wd.org
http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/macchiarolo_ml.html
<trailrider2008@hotmail.com> writes:
>What are the problems encountered with flat towing?
You're essentially towing a 3-4000 pound trailer with no brakes. It's
impossible to back up without someone at the wheel of the Jeep. Increased wear
and tear on lower drivetrain.
You're an OTR driver so you're probably qualified to handle the handling and
braking aspects of flat-towing. But if you plan to tow the Jeep a lot, you
might seriously consider a trailer.
One thing to remember...when flat towing a TJ, ignition key in unlocked
position, tranny in gear (or park) and Tcase in neutral.
Good luck.
* * *
Matt Macchiarolo
www.townpeddler.com
www.wolverine4wd.org
http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/macchiarolo_ml.html
10-21-2003, 12:17 AM
#39
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Re: 2001 TJ Sport build-up help
In article <yh_kb.839019$uu5.148175@sccrnsc04>, "Andy"
<trailrider2008@hotmail.com> writes:
>What are the problems encountered with flat towing?
You're essentially towing a 3-4000 pound trailer with no brakes. It's
impossible to back up without someone at the wheel of the Jeep. Increased wear
and tear on lower drivetrain.
You're an OTR driver so you're probably qualified to handle the handling and
braking aspects of flat-towing. But if you plan to tow the Jeep a lot, you
might seriously consider a trailer.
One thing to remember...when flat towing a TJ, ignition key in unlocked
position, tranny in gear (or park) and Tcase in neutral.
Good luck.
* * *
Matt Macchiarolo
www.townpeddler.com
www.wolverine4wd.org
http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/macchiarolo_ml.html
<trailrider2008@hotmail.com> writes:
>What are the problems encountered with flat towing?
You're essentially towing a 3-4000 pound trailer with no brakes. It's
impossible to back up without someone at the wheel of the Jeep. Increased wear
and tear on lower drivetrain.
You're an OTR driver so you're probably qualified to handle the handling and
braking aspects of flat-towing. But if you plan to tow the Jeep a lot, you
might seriously consider a trailer.
One thing to remember...when flat towing a TJ, ignition key in unlocked
position, tranny in gear (or park) and Tcase in neutral.
Good luck.
* * *
Matt Macchiarolo
www.townpeddler.com
www.wolverine4wd.org
http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/macchiarolo_ml.html
10-21-2003, 12:17 AM
#40
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Re: 2001 TJ Sport build-up help
In article <yh_kb.839019$uu5.148175@sccrnsc04>, "Andy"
<trailrider2008@hotmail.com> writes:
>What are the problems encountered with flat towing?
You're essentially towing a 3-4000 pound trailer with no brakes. It's
impossible to back up without someone at the wheel of the Jeep. Increased wear
and tear on lower drivetrain.
You're an OTR driver so you're probably qualified to handle the handling and
braking aspects of flat-towing. But if you plan to tow the Jeep a lot, you
might seriously consider a trailer.
One thing to remember...when flat towing a TJ, ignition key in unlocked
position, tranny in gear (or park) and Tcase in neutral.
Good luck.
* * *
Matt Macchiarolo
www.townpeddler.com
www.wolverine4wd.org
http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/macchiarolo_ml.html
<trailrider2008@hotmail.com> writes:
>What are the problems encountered with flat towing?
You're essentially towing a 3-4000 pound trailer with no brakes. It's
impossible to back up without someone at the wheel of the Jeep. Increased wear
and tear on lower drivetrain.
You're an OTR driver so you're probably qualified to handle the handling and
braking aspects of flat-towing. But if you plan to tow the Jeep a lot, you
might seriously consider a trailer.
One thing to remember...when flat towing a TJ, ignition key in unlocked
position, tranny in gear (or park) and Tcase in neutral.
Good luck.
* * *
Matt Macchiarolo
www.townpeddler.com
www.wolverine4wd.org
http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/macchiarolo_ml.html
