Towing with a Jeep
02-16-2004, 07:06 PM
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Towing with a Jeep
I am looking for a bit of advice. I am considering towing another vehicle
(on a trailer with all four wheels off the ground) with my '93 Jeep
Wrangler (6 cyl. 4.0 liter, manual transmission). The weight of the
vehicle I want to tow is about 3500 lbs. Is this possible? Would it be
safe? I need to tow it about 300 miles.
I also might have access to a 2002 Grand Cherokee (6 cyl., auto trans).
Would this be better to use?
Thanks,
Brian
(on a trailer with all four wheels off the ground) with my '93 Jeep
Wrangler (6 cyl. 4.0 liter, manual transmission). The weight of the
vehicle I want to tow is about 3500 lbs. Is this possible? Would it be
safe? I need to tow it about 300 miles.
I also might have access to a 2002 Grand Cherokee (6 cyl., auto trans).
Would this be better to use?
Thanks,
Brian
02-16-2004, 07:19 PM
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Re: Towing with a Jeep
Go with the Grand Cherokee if possible - better brakes, longer wheelbase,
all of which will make towing that much weight safer. If there are many
hills, find a V8. Does the 3500 lbs include the weight of the trailer?? Your
hitch rating will determine the total number of pounds that can be
physically towed safely, but always tow with a heavier, longer vehicle for
braking safety and stability in a sudden stop.
Dana
"Brian T." <brtomkin@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:Xns9491C263BD1B7wolfpackmp3@216.196.97.136...
> I am looking for a bit of advice. I am considering towing another vehicle
> (on a trailer with all four wheels off the ground) with my '93 Jeep
> Wrangler (6 cyl. 4.0 liter, manual transmission). The weight of the
> vehicle I want to tow is about 3500 lbs. Is this possible? Would it be
> safe? I need to tow it about 300 miles.
>
> I also might have access to a 2002 Grand Cherokee (6 cyl., auto trans).
> Would this be better to use?
>
> Thanks,
> Brian
all of which will make towing that much weight safer. If there are many
hills, find a V8. Does the 3500 lbs include the weight of the trailer?? Your
hitch rating will determine the total number of pounds that can be
physically towed safely, but always tow with a heavier, longer vehicle for
braking safety and stability in a sudden stop.
Dana
"Brian T." <brtomkin@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:Xns9491C263BD1B7wolfpackmp3@216.196.97.136...
> I am looking for a bit of advice. I am considering towing another vehicle
> (on a trailer with all four wheels off the ground) with my '93 Jeep
> Wrangler (6 cyl. 4.0 liter, manual transmission). The weight of the
> vehicle I want to tow is about 3500 lbs. Is this possible? Would it be
> safe? I need to tow it about 300 miles.
>
> I also might have access to a 2002 Grand Cherokee (6 cyl., auto trans).
> Would this be better to use?
>
> Thanks,
> Brian
02-16-2004, 07:19 PM
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Re: Towing with a Jeep
Go with the Grand Cherokee if possible - better brakes, longer wheelbase,
all of which will make towing that much weight safer. If there are many
hills, find a V8. Does the 3500 lbs include the weight of the trailer?? Your
hitch rating will determine the total number of pounds that can be
physically towed safely, but always tow with a heavier, longer vehicle for
braking safety and stability in a sudden stop.
Dana
"Brian T." <brtomkin@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:Xns9491C263BD1B7wolfpackmp3@216.196.97.136...
> I am looking for a bit of advice. I am considering towing another vehicle
> (on a trailer with all four wheels off the ground) with my '93 Jeep
> Wrangler (6 cyl. 4.0 liter, manual transmission). The weight of the
> vehicle I want to tow is about 3500 lbs. Is this possible? Would it be
> safe? I need to tow it about 300 miles.
>
> I also might have access to a 2002 Grand Cherokee (6 cyl., auto trans).
> Would this be better to use?
>
> Thanks,
> Brian
all of which will make towing that much weight safer. If there are many
hills, find a V8. Does the 3500 lbs include the weight of the trailer?? Your
hitch rating will determine the total number of pounds that can be
physically towed safely, but always tow with a heavier, longer vehicle for
braking safety and stability in a sudden stop.
Dana
"Brian T." <brtomkin@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:Xns9491C263BD1B7wolfpackmp3@216.196.97.136...
> I am looking for a bit of advice. I am considering towing another vehicle
> (on a trailer with all four wheels off the ground) with my '93 Jeep
> Wrangler (6 cyl. 4.0 liter, manual transmission). The weight of the
> vehicle I want to tow is about 3500 lbs. Is this possible? Would it be
> safe? I need to tow it about 300 miles.
>
> I also might have access to a 2002 Grand Cherokee (6 cyl., auto trans).
> Would this be better to use?
>
> Thanks,
> Brian
02-16-2004, 07:19 PM
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Re: Towing with a Jeep
Go with the Grand Cherokee if possible - better brakes, longer wheelbase,
all of which will make towing that much weight safer. If there are many
hills, find a V8. Does the 3500 lbs include the weight of the trailer?? Your
hitch rating will determine the total number of pounds that can be
physically towed safely, but always tow with a heavier, longer vehicle for
braking safety and stability in a sudden stop.
Dana
"Brian T." <brtomkin@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:Xns9491C263BD1B7wolfpackmp3@216.196.97.136...
> I am looking for a bit of advice. I am considering towing another vehicle
> (on a trailer with all four wheels off the ground) with my '93 Jeep
> Wrangler (6 cyl. 4.0 liter, manual transmission). The weight of the
> vehicle I want to tow is about 3500 lbs. Is this possible? Would it be
> safe? I need to tow it about 300 miles.
>
> I also might have access to a 2002 Grand Cherokee (6 cyl., auto trans).
> Would this be better to use?
>
> Thanks,
> Brian
all of which will make towing that much weight safer. If there are many
hills, find a V8. Does the 3500 lbs include the weight of the trailer?? Your
hitch rating will determine the total number of pounds that can be
physically towed safely, but always tow with a heavier, longer vehicle for
braking safety and stability in a sudden stop.
Dana
"Brian T." <brtomkin@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:Xns9491C263BD1B7wolfpackmp3@216.196.97.136...
> I am looking for a bit of advice. I am considering towing another vehicle
> (on a trailer with all four wheels off the ground) with my '93 Jeep
> Wrangler (6 cyl. 4.0 liter, manual transmission). The weight of the
> vehicle I want to tow is about 3500 lbs. Is this possible? Would it be
> safe? I need to tow it about 300 miles.
>
> I also might have access to a 2002 Grand Cherokee (6 cyl., auto trans).
> Would this be better to use?
>
> Thanks,
> Brian
02-16-2004, 07:24 PM
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Re: Towing with a Jeep
Is this possible? Ever seen the car with the ton of plywood on top? it is
possible
Would it be safe? No
Get the Grand Cherokee or bigger. I flat towed my CJ with a 3/4 ton
extended cab Chevy and it was no problem. Towing the CJ with a 1/2 ton
standard cab short bed Chevy was more taxing on the car, and my first fast
stop for a red light was more than I expected. Towing with a Wrangler would
be even that much more sketchy. When it comes to towing weight of a tow rig
is a big plus, longer wheel-base is a big plus, and in your case brakes will
be a huge plus. Your wrangler has none of those.
"Brian T." <brtomkin@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:Xns9491C263BD1B7wolfpackmp3@216.196.97.136...
> I am looking for a bit of advice. I am considering towing another vehicle
> (on a trailer with all four wheels off the ground) with my '93 Jeep
> Wrangler (6 cyl. 4.0 liter, manual transmission). The weight of the
> vehicle I want to tow is about 3500 lbs. Is this possible? Would it be
> safe? I need to tow it about 300 miles.
>
> I also might have access to a 2002 Grand Cherokee (6 cyl., auto trans).
> Would this be better to use?
>
> Thanks,
> Brian
possible
Would it be safe? No
Get the Grand Cherokee or bigger. I flat towed my CJ with a 3/4 ton
extended cab Chevy and it was no problem. Towing the CJ with a 1/2 ton
standard cab short bed Chevy was more taxing on the car, and my first fast
stop for a red light was more than I expected. Towing with a Wrangler would
be even that much more sketchy. When it comes to towing weight of a tow rig
is a big plus, longer wheel-base is a big plus, and in your case brakes will
be a huge plus. Your wrangler has none of those.
"Brian T." <brtomkin@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:Xns9491C263BD1B7wolfpackmp3@216.196.97.136...
> I am looking for a bit of advice. I am considering towing another vehicle
> (on a trailer with all four wheels off the ground) with my '93 Jeep
> Wrangler (6 cyl. 4.0 liter, manual transmission). The weight of the
> vehicle I want to tow is about 3500 lbs. Is this possible? Would it be
> safe? I need to tow it about 300 miles.
>
> I also might have access to a 2002 Grand Cherokee (6 cyl., auto trans).
> Would this be better to use?
>
> Thanks,
> Brian
02-16-2004, 07:24 PM
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Re: Towing with a Jeep
Is this possible? Ever seen the car with the ton of plywood on top? it is
possible
Would it be safe? No
Get the Grand Cherokee or bigger. I flat towed my CJ with a 3/4 ton
extended cab Chevy and it was no problem. Towing the CJ with a 1/2 ton
standard cab short bed Chevy was more taxing on the car, and my first fast
stop for a red light was more than I expected. Towing with a Wrangler would
be even that much more sketchy. When it comes to towing weight of a tow rig
is a big plus, longer wheel-base is a big plus, and in your case brakes will
be a huge plus. Your wrangler has none of those.
"Brian T." <brtomkin@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:Xns9491C263BD1B7wolfpackmp3@216.196.97.136...
> I am looking for a bit of advice. I am considering towing another vehicle
> (on a trailer with all four wheels off the ground) with my '93 Jeep
> Wrangler (6 cyl. 4.0 liter, manual transmission). The weight of the
> vehicle I want to tow is about 3500 lbs. Is this possible? Would it be
> safe? I need to tow it about 300 miles.
>
> I also might have access to a 2002 Grand Cherokee (6 cyl., auto trans).
> Would this be better to use?
>
> Thanks,
> Brian
possible
Would it be safe? No
Get the Grand Cherokee or bigger. I flat towed my CJ with a 3/4 ton
extended cab Chevy and it was no problem. Towing the CJ with a 1/2 ton
standard cab short bed Chevy was more taxing on the car, and my first fast
stop for a red light was more than I expected. Towing with a Wrangler would
be even that much more sketchy. When it comes to towing weight of a tow rig
is a big plus, longer wheel-base is a big plus, and in your case brakes will
be a huge plus. Your wrangler has none of those.
"Brian T." <brtomkin@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:Xns9491C263BD1B7wolfpackmp3@216.196.97.136...
> I am looking for a bit of advice. I am considering towing another vehicle
> (on a trailer with all four wheels off the ground) with my '93 Jeep
> Wrangler (6 cyl. 4.0 liter, manual transmission). The weight of the
> vehicle I want to tow is about 3500 lbs. Is this possible? Would it be
> safe? I need to tow it about 300 miles.
>
> I also might have access to a 2002 Grand Cherokee (6 cyl., auto trans).
> Would this be better to use?
>
> Thanks,
> Brian
02-16-2004, 07:24 PM
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Re: Towing with a Jeep
Is this possible? Ever seen the car with the ton of plywood on top? it is
possible
Would it be safe? No
Get the Grand Cherokee or bigger. I flat towed my CJ with a 3/4 ton
extended cab Chevy and it was no problem. Towing the CJ with a 1/2 ton
standard cab short bed Chevy was more taxing on the car, and my first fast
stop for a red light was more than I expected. Towing with a Wrangler would
be even that much more sketchy. When it comes to towing weight of a tow rig
is a big plus, longer wheel-base is a big plus, and in your case brakes will
be a huge plus. Your wrangler has none of those.
"Brian T." <brtomkin@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:Xns9491C263BD1B7wolfpackmp3@216.196.97.136...
> I am looking for a bit of advice. I am considering towing another vehicle
> (on a trailer with all four wheels off the ground) with my '93 Jeep
> Wrangler (6 cyl. 4.0 liter, manual transmission). The weight of the
> vehicle I want to tow is about 3500 lbs. Is this possible? Would it be
> safe? I need to tow it about 300 miles.
>
> I also might have access to a 2002 Grand Cherokee (6 cyl., auto trans).
> Would this be better to use?
>
> Thanks,
> Brian
possible
Would it be safe? No
Get the Grand Cherokee or bigger. I flat towed my CJ with a 3/4 ton
extended cab Chevy and it was no problem. Towing the CJ with a 1/2 ton
standard cab short bed Chevy was more taxing on the car, and my first fast
stop for a red light was more than I expected. Towing with a Wrangler would
be even that much more sketchy. When it comes to towing weight of a tow rig
is a big plus, longer wheel-base is a big plus, and in your case brakes will
be a huge plus. Your wrangler has none of those.
"Brian T." <brtomkin@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:Xns9491C263BD1B7wolfpackmp3@216.196.97.136...
> I am looking for a bit of advice. I am considering towing another vehicle
> (on a trailer with all four wheels off the ground) with my '93 Jeep
> Wrangler (6 cyl. 4.0 liter, manual transmission). The weight of the
> vehicle I want to tow is about 3500 lbs. Is this possible? Would it be
> safe? I need to tow it about 300 miles.
>
> I also might have access to a 2002 Grand Cherokee (6 cyl., auto trans).
> Would this be better to use?
>
> Thanks,
> Brian
02-16-2004, 07:24 PM
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Re: Towing with a Jeep
>I am looking for a bit of advice. I am considering towing another vehicle
>(on a trailer with all four wheels off the ground) with my '93 Jeep
>Wrangler (6 cyl. 4.0 liter, manual transmission). The weight of the
>vehicle I want to tow is about 3500 lbs. Is this possible? Would it be
>safe? I need to tow it about 300 miles.
Uhm.. Not only unsafe.. but illegal. Way over the safe towing
limit...
>(on a trailer with all four wheels off the ground) with my '93 Jeep
>Wrangler (6 cyl. 4.0 liter, manual transmission). The weight of the
>vehicle I want to tow is about 3500 lbs. Is this possible? Would it be
>safe? I need to tow it about 300 miles.
Uhm.. Not only unsafe.. but illegal. Way over the safe towing
limit...
02-16-2004, 07:24 PM
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Re: Towing with a Jeep
>I am looking for a bit of advice. I am considering towing another vehicle
>(on a trailer with all four wheels off the ground) with my '93 Jeep
>Wrangler (6 cyl. 4.0 liter, manual transmission). The weight of the
>vehicle I want to tow is about 3500 lbs. Is this possible? Would it be
>safe? I need to tow it about 300 miles.
Uhm.. Not only unsafe.. but illegal. Way over the safe towing
limit...
>(on a trailer with all four wheels off the ground) with my '93 Jeep
>Wrangler (6 cyl. 4.0 liter, manual transmission). The weight of the
>vehicle I want to tow is about 3500 lbs. Is this possible? Would it be
>safe? I need to tow it about 300 miles.
Uhm.. Not only unsafe.. but illegal. Way over the safe towing
limit...
02-16-2004, 07:24 PM
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Re: Towing with a Jeep
>I am looking for a bit of advice. I am considering towing another vehicle
>(on a trailer with all four wheels off the ground) with my '93 Jeep
>Wrangler (6 cyl. 4.0 liter, manual transmission). The weight of the
>vehicle I want to tow is about 3500 lbs. Is this possible? Would it be
>safe? I need to tow it about 300 miles.
Uhm.. Not only unsafe.. but illegal. Way over the safe towing
limit...
>(on a trailer with all four wheels off the ground) with my '93 Jeep
>Wrangler (6 cyl. 4.0 liter, manual transmission). The weight of the
>vehicle I want to tow is about 3500 lbs. Is this possible? Would it be
>safe? I need to tow it about 300 miles.
Uhm.. Not only unsafe.. but illegal. Way over the safe towing
limit...
