> > A short wheel base vehicle like a Jeep can only tow 2000 lb legally and
> > safely.

If wheelbase length is the controlling factor, it seems like there
would be a wide range of weights for different jeep wrangler-type
models. There's a pretty significant range of different lengths,
from the CJ5 on the short end to the CJ8 on the high end.

 

Joshua Nelson wrote:
>
> > > A short wheel base vehicle like a Jeep can only tow 2000 lb legally and
> > > safely.
>
> If wheelbase length is the controlling factor, it seems like there
> would be a wide range of weights for different jeep wrangler-type
> models. There's a pretty significant range of different lengths,
> from the CJ5 on the short end to the CJ8 on the high end.

It is also the design of the beast and the weight ratio on the front and
rear axles, lot of things come into play.

Our owners manual for our Cherokee states an automatic Cherokee can pull
5000 lb, where a 5 speed is limited to 2000 lb. Go figure?

I just know for sure that cops watch for trailers and 'will' bust you
for an overload.

Whatever you want to tow, if you are going to tow it any distance or
regularly, I recommend you check it out in an empty parking lot. Jam
the brakes on at 40 or 50 mph and see what it does.

Much safer than getting caught by surprise.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

 

Joshua Nelson wrote:
>
> > > A short wheel base vehicle like a Jeep can only tow 2000 lb legally and
> > > safely.
>
> If wheelbase length is the controlling factor, it seems like there
> would be a wide range of weights for different jeep wrangler-type
> models. There's a pretty significant range of different lengths,
> from the CJ5 on the short end to the CJ8 on the high end.

It is also the design of the beast and the weight ratio on the front and
rear axles, lot of things come into play.

Our owners manual for our Cherokee states an automatic Cherokee can pull
5000 lb, where a 5 speed is limited to 2000 lb. Go figure?

I just know for sure that cops watch for trailers and 'will' bust you
for an overload.

Whatever you want to tow, if you are going to tow it any distance or
regularly, I recommend you check it out in an empty parking lot. Jam
the brakes on at 40 or 50 mph and see what it does.

Much safer than getting caught by surprise.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

 

10-4.
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"A.H. MacIntosh aka USERNAME" wrote:
>
> Wasn't that the Porsche service manager?

 

10-4.
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"A.H. MacIntosh aka USERNAME" wrote:
>
> Wasn't that the Porsche service manager?

 

Just downright amazing what difference a it makes having the tow point
2 feet ahead of the rear axle vs. 2 feet behind!

On Wed, 24 Sep 2003 12:00:46 UTC L.W.(ßill) ------ III
<----------@***.net> wrote:

> Fifth wheel, the weight and leverage is forward of the axle. And
> the wheel base may only appear to be shorter than a Jeep, in the sixty
> five foot long combination I used to have to drive:
> http://www.----------.com/white.jpg
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
>
> "Carlo Jr." wrote:
> >
> > Short wheelbase??? - I can see where weight of towing vehicle, "beefiness"
> > of frame, suspension, etc would make a significant difference - What about a
> > short little 2 axle KW pulling triples (long & heavy)??
> >
> > --
> > Carlo F. Serusa, Jr. RPh
> > carlo.jr at comcast.net
> > '98 Sahara TJ - '89 YJ - '79 Scout II
> > O|||||||O
> > '92 Explorer '65 Mustang


--
Will Honea

 

Just downright amazing what difference a it makes having the tow point
2 feet ahead of the rear axle vs. 2 feet behind!

On Wed, 24 Sep 2003 12:00:46 UTC L.W.(ßill) ------ III
<----------@***.net> wrote:

> Fifth wheel, the weight and leverage is forward of the axle. And
> the wheel base may only appear to be shorter than a Jeep, in the sixty
> five foot long combination I used to have to drive:
> http://www.----------.com/white.jpg
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
>
> "Carlo Jr." wrote:
> >
> > Short wheelbase??? - I can see where weight of towing vehicle, "beefiness"
> > of frame, suspension, etc would make a significant difference - What about a
> > short little 2 axle KW pulling triples (long & heavy)??
> >
> > --
> > Carlo F. Serusa, Jr. RPh
> > carlo.jr at comcast.net
> > '98 Sahara TJ - '89 YJ - '79 Scout II
> > O|||||||O
> > '92 Explorer '65 Mustang


--
Will Honea

 

Plus air, and a jake.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
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Will Honea wrote:
>
> Just downright amazing what difference a it makes having the tow point
> 2 feet ahead of the rear axle vs. 2 feet behind!

 

Plus air, and a jake.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Will Honea wrote:
>
> Just downright amazing what difference a it makes having the tow point
> 2 feet ahead of the rear axle vs. 2 feet behind!

 

LOL!

Mike

"L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
>
> Plus air, and a jake.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Will Honea wrote:
> >
> > Just downright amazing what difference a it makes having the tow point
> > 2 feet ahead of the rear axle vs. 2 feet behind!