Mark Burns

Brian,
This question comes up from time to time.
The general consensus on the group has been that what you plan to do is not
a good idea.
The Wrangler is only rated to tow 2500 lbs (I think).
And this is mainly due to the short wheel base. (It has the power)

I'd do it for maybe 25 miles but not 300.
It would be way too stressful for a 6 hour drive in my opinion.

And then there are the legal issues if you where to be in a accident.....

The Grand Cherokee is rated to pull that load I'm pretty sure.
And I wouldn't worry about the automatic transmission this time of year.
(cool)

A full size truck (at least 1/2 ton) would be a better choice if you can
borrow one.


Thanks,
Mark Burns



"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

Mark Burns

Brian,
This question comes up from time to time.
The general consensus on the group has been that what you plan to do is not
a good idea.
The Wrangler is only rated to tow 2500 lbs (I think).
And this is mainly due to the short wheel base. (It has the power)

I'd do it for maybe 25 miles but not 300.
It would be way too stressful for a 6 hour drive in my opinion.

And then there are the legal issues if you where to be in a accident.....

The Grand Cherokee is rated to pull that load I'm pretty sure.
And I wouldn't worry about the automatic transmission this time of year.
(cool)

A full size truck (at least 1/2 ton) would be a better choice if you can
borrow one.


Thanks,
Mark Burns



"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

Mark Burns

Brian,
This question comes up from time to time.
The general consensus on the group has been that what you plan to do is not
a good idea.
The Wrangler is only rated to tow 2500 lbs (I think).
And this is mainly due to the short wheel base. (It has the power)

I'd do it for maybe 25 miles but not 300.
It would be way too stressful for a 6 hour drive in my opinion.

And then there are the legal issues if you where to be in a accident.....

The Grand Cherokee is rated to pull that load I'm pretty sure.
And I wouldn't worry about the automatic transmission this time of year.
(cool)

A full size truck (at least 1/2 ton) would be a better choice if you can
borrow one.


Thanks,
Mark Burns



"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

Roy J

Your YJ is rated at 2000 pounds gross weight on the trailer. It
is NOT safe to push this at highway speeds. It may be able to
pull the load but stopping is dicey and accident avoidance is
next to impossible.

Brian T. wrote:

> 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

Roy J

Your YJ is rated at 2000 pounds gross weight on the trailer. It
is NOT safe to push this at highway speeds. It may be able to
pull the load but stopping is dicey and accident avoidance is
next to impossible.

Brian T. wrote:

> 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

Roy J

Your YJ is rated at 2000 pounds gross weight on the trailer. It
is NOT safe to push this at highway speeds. It may be able to
pull the load but stopping is dicey and accident avoidance is
next to impossible.

Brian T. wrote:

> 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

twaldron

Don't do it--- 2000 lbs. max towing with the YJ. Use the Grand if it's
really 3500 lbs if you can, or if you haven't added the 1000+ lb.
trailer in to your figure, use a proper tow vehicle rated for more than
5000 lbs.

Brian T. wrote:

> 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

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tw

03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry

Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940

Etymology: probably from g. p. (abbreviation of general purpose)
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.

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twaldron

Don't do it--- 2000 lbs. max towing with the YJ. Use the Grand if it's
really 3500 lbs if you can, or if you haven't added the 1000+ lb.
trailer in to your figure, use a proper tow vehicle rated for more than
5000 lbs.

Brian T. wrote:

> 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

--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw

03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry

Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940

Etymology: probably from g. p. (abbreviation of general purpose)
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.

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twaldron

Don't do it--- 2000 lbs. max towing with the YJ. Use the Grand if it's
really 3500 lbs if you can, or if you haven't added the 1000+ lb.
trailer in to your figure, use a proper tow vehicle rated for more than
5000 lbs.

Brian T. wrote:

> 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

--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw

03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry

Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940

Etymology: probably from g. p. (abbreviation of general purpose)
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.

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DougW

twaldron did pass the time by typing:
> Don't do it--- 2000 lbs. max towing with the YJ. Use the Grand if it's
> really 3500 lbs if you can, or if you haven't added the 1000+ lb.
> trailer in to your figure, use a proper tow vehicle rated for more than
> 5000 lbs.

Even with my ZJ and a Class III hitch, I'd still be real reluctant to try.
(I have towed 3000 lbs behind the ZJ, but only across town. That was
NOT a fun experience) Of course the trailer had surge-brakes and for those
who haven't experienced them, they can buck under deceleration. Accelerate
slow, decelerate SLOWER.

A Class IV with e-brake might be workable but with 3500 lbs + trailer your
asking to get killed if anything goes wrong.

Not sure if there are flatbed/HD Truck rentals. But that would be your
best bet.

If for some reason you opt for the WJ. Even if it has a tranny cooler,
stop every hour or so to let the tranny cool down and to check your rig.
And even if people honk, keep it 55 or less. Driving slower gives you
more time incase something goes wrong.


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