Towing a Jayco 1406 Camper with a YJ 4.0L
03-22-2007, 03:37 AM
#21
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Re: Towing a Jayco 1406 Camper with a YJ 4.0L
BAD IDEA. The wheelbase on the YJ is too short to tow a camper like that
safely.
"Dwayne" <jeepmandls@***.net> wrote in message
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> It's that time of the year when we pull out our campers and get them
> ready for some spring camping. I've been pulling my camper with a Ford
> F-250 and have had no problems. I have recently sold the Ford and plan
> to use my Jeep Wrangler as the tow vehicle. For those who are not
> familiar with the Jayco 1406 series camper, its 14ft in length closed
> and is pretty heavy. Does anyone have any experience towing this type
> of camper with a smaller vehicle like the Jeep Wrangler? Or experience
> pulling any camper with a Wrangler?
>
> Happy Jeeping,
>
> Dwayne
>
safely.
"Dwayne" <jeepmandls@***.net> wrote in message
news:1174529578.160793.116290@l77g2000hsb.googlegr oups.com...
> It's that time of the year when we pull out our campers and get them
> ready for some spring camping. I've been pulling my camper with a Ford
> F-250 and have had no problems. I have recently sold the Ford and plan
> to use my Jeep Wrangler as the tow vehicle. For those who are not
> familiar with the Jayco 1406 series camper, its 14ft in length closed
> and is pretty heavy. Does anyone have any experience towing this type
> of camper with a smaller vehicle like the Jeep Wrangler? Or experience
> pulling any camper with a Wrangler?
>
> Happy Jeeping,
>
> Dwayne
>
03-22-2007, 03:37 AM
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Re: Towing a Jayco 1406 Camper with a YJ 4.0L
BAD IDEA. The wheelbase on the YJ is too short to tow a camper like that
safely.
"Dwayne" <jeepmandls@***.net> wrote in message
news:1174529578.160793.116290@l77g2000hsb.googlegr oups.com...
> It's that time of the year when we pull out our campers and get them
> ready for some spring camping. I've been pulling my camper with a Ford
> F-250 and have had no problems. I have recently sold the Ford and plan
> to use my Jeep Wrangler as the tow vehicle. For those who are not
> familiar with the Jayco 1406 series camper, its 14ft in length closed
> and is pretty heavy. Does anyone have any experience towing this type
> of camper with a smaller vehicle like the Jeep Wrangler? Or experience
> pulling any camper with a Wrangler?
>
> Happy Jeeping,
>
> Dwayne
>
safely.
"Dwayne" <jeepmandls@***.net> wrote in message
news:1174529578.160793.116290@l77g2000hsb.googlegr oups.com...
> It's that time of the year when we pull out our campers and get them
> ready for some spring camping. I've been pulling my camper with a Ford
> F-250 and have had no problems. I have recently sold the Ford and plan
> to use my Jeep Wrangler as the tow vehicle. For those who are not
> familiar with the Jayco 1406 series camper, its 14ft in length closed
> and is pretty heavy. Does anyone have any experience towing this type
> of camper with a smaller vehicle like the Jeep Wrangler? Or experience
> pulling any camper with a Wrangler?
>
> Happy Jeeping,
>
> Dwayne
>
03-22-2007, 03:38 AM
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Re: Towing a Jayco 1406 Camper with a YJ 4.0L
Or buy back his F250.
"Micah" <mgoodenbour@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> depends whether it's a comparative or contributory negligence state.
> regardless. rent a truck.
>
"Micah" <mgoodenbour@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> depends whether it's a comparative or contributory negligence state.
> regardless. rent a truck.
>
03-22-2007, 03:38 AM
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Re: Towing a Jayco 1406 Camper with a YJ 4.0L
Or buy back his F250.
"Micah" <mgoodenbour@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> depends whether it's a comparative or contributory negligence state.
> regardless. rent a truck.
>
"Micah" <mgoodenbour@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> depends whether it's a comparative or contributory negligence state.
> regardless. rent a truck.
>
03-22-2007, 03:38 AM
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Re: Towing a Jayco 1406 Camper with a YJ 4.0L
Or buy back his F250.
"Micah" <mgoodenbour@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> depends whether it's a comparative or contributory negligence state.
> regardless. rent a truck.
>
"Micah" <mgoodenbour@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1174536464.896388.134250@p15g2000hsd.googlegr oups.com...
> depends whether it's a comparative or contributory negligence state.
> regardless. rent a truck.
>
03-22-2007, 02:44 PM
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Re: Towing a Jayco 1406 Camper with a YJ 4.0L
I want to thank everyone for your comments and suggestions on this
topic. I guess it's time up update my old Jeep and use this as an
excess to buy a 2007 unlimited. Well I can always dream about owning
one!
Thanks again!
Dwayne
topic. I guess it's time up update my old Jeep and use this as an
excess to buy a 2007 unlimited. Well I can always dream about owning
one!
Thanks again!
Dwayne
03-22-2007, 02:44 PM
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Re: Towing a Jayco 1406 Camper with a YJ 4.0L
I want to thank everyone for your comments and suggestions on this
topic. I guess it's time up update my old Jeep and use this as an
excess to buy a 2007 unlimited. Well I can always dream about owning
one!
Thanks again!
Dwayne
topic. I guess it's time up update my old Jeep and use this as an
excess to buy a 2007 unlimited. Well I can always dream about owning
one!
Thanks again!
Dwayne
03-22-2007, 02:44 PM
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Re: Towing a Jayco 1406 Camper with a YJ 4.0L
I want to thank everyone for your comments and suggestions on this
topic. I guess it's time up update my old Jeep and use this as an
excess to buy a 2007 unlimited. Well I can always dream about owning
one!
Thanks again!
Dwayne
topic. I guess it's time up update my old Jeep and use this as an
excess to buy a 2007 unlimited. Well I can always dream about owning
one!
Thanks again!
Dwayne
03-22-2007, 06:43 PM
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Re: Towing a Jayco 1406 Camper with a YJ 4.0L
That's where I think I'll going, a pre '76 for my 429"
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> Or buy back his F250.
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> Or buy back his F250.
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03-22-2007, 06:43 PM
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Re: Towing a Jayco 1406 Camper with a YJ 4.0L
That's where I think I'll going, a pre '76 for my 429"
God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
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"Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
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> Or buy back his F250.
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"Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
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> Or buy back his F250.
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