Towing with a Jeep
#61
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Re: Towing with a Jeep
> I flat tow with a long
>bed half ton, it's fun.
Fun, as in riding a white-knuckler at Magic Mountain? ;-)
Robert Bills
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Orange County CA
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>bed half ton, it's fun.
Fun, as in riding a white-knuckler at Magic Mountain? ;-)
Robert Bills
KG6LMV
Orange County CA
http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
http://www.RobertBills.com
#62
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Re: Towing with a Jeep
Hi Bill,
2500HD 8.1 liter w/Allison transmission. 10,000 pound tow capacity.
JimG
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
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> Hi Jim,
> Of course, you know if you're towing your boat with the 2500 and it
> has less than the 5.7 engine and you will be at fault in an accident.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> JimG wrote:
> >
> > While I agree that a 3/4 ton is the tow vehicle of choice, I just want
to
> > share some personal experience:
> >
> > With a Chevy 1500, I have successfully towed a 7000 lb, 27' boat (w/gear
and
> > fuel) around the hills of WV, and a CJ-7 (on a 16' lowboy) from here to
> > Tellico, TN (about 10 hours) and felt very much in control.
> >
> > That said, my new tow vehicle, a Chevy 2500HD is definitely a cut above.
> >
> > --
> > JimG
> > 80' CJ-7, 258 CID
> > 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
> > 4.56 D30-D44 SOA
> > D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> > Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
> > LockRight F&R
2500HD 8.1 liter w/Allison transmission. 10,000 pound tow capacity.
JimG
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:40326635.E241C17E@***.net...
> Hi Jim,
> Of course, you know if you're towing your boat with the 2500 and it
> has less than the 5.7 engine and you will be at fault in an accident.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> JimG wrote:
> >
> > While I agree that a 3/4 ton is the tow vehicle of choice, I just want
to
> > share some personal experience:
> >
> > With a Chevy 1500, I have successfully towed a 7000 lb, 27' boat (w/gear
and
> > fuel) around the hills of WV, and a CJ-7 (on a 16' lowboy) from here to
> > Tellico, TN (about 10 hours) and felt very much in control.
> >
> > That said, my new tow vehicle, a Chevy 2500HD is definitely a cut above.
> >
> > --
> > JimG
> > 80' CJ-7, 258 CID
> > 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
> > 4.56 D30-D44 SOA
> > D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> > Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
> > LockRight F&R
#63
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Re: Towing with a Jeep
Hi Bill,
2500HD 8.1 liter w/Allison transmission. 10,000 pound tow capacity.
JimG
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:40326635.E241C17E@***.net...
> Hi Jim,
> Of course, you know if you're towing your boat with the 2500 and it
> has less than the 5.7 engine and you will be at fault in an accident.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> JimG wrote:
> >
> > While I agree that a 3/4 ton is the tow vehicle of choice, I just want
to
> > share some personal experience:
> >
> > With a Chevy 1500, I have successfully towed a 7000 lb, 27' boat (w/gear
and
> > fuel) around the hills of WV, and a CJ-7 (on a 16' lowboy) from here to
> > Tellico, TN (about 10 hours) and felt very much in control.
> >
> > That said, my new tow vehicle, a Chevy 2500HD is definitely a cut above.
> >
> > --
> > JimG
> > 80' CJ-7, 258 CID
> > 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
> > 4.56 D30-D44 SOA
> > D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> > Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
> > LockRight F&R
2500HD 8.1 liter w/Allison transmission. 10,000 pound tow capacity.
JimG
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:40326635.E241C17E@***.net...
> Hi Jim,
> Of course, you know if you're towing your boat with the 2500 and it
> has less than the 5.7 engine and you will be at fault in an accident.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> JimG wrote:
> >
> > While I agree that a 3/4 ton is the tow vehicle of choice, I just want
to
> > share some personal experience:
> >
> > With a Chevy 1500, I have successfully towed a 7000 lb, 27' boat (w/gear
and
> > fuel) around the hills of WV, and a CJ-7 (on a 16' lowboy) from here to
> > Tellico, TN (about 10 hours) and felt very much in control.
> >
> > That said, my new tow vehicle, a Chevy 2500HD is definitely a cut above.
> >
> > --
> > JimG
> > 80' CJ-7, 258 CID
> > 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
> > 4.56 D30-D44 SOA
> > D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> > Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
> > LockRight F&R
#64
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Re: Towing with a Jeep
Hi Bill,
2500HD 8.1 liter w/Allison transmission. 10,000 pound tow capacity.
JimG
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:40326635.E241C17E@***.net...
> Hi Jim,
> Of course, you know if you're towing your boat with the 2500 and it
> has less than the 5.7 engine and you will be at fault in an accident.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> JimG wrote:
> >
> > While I agree that a 3/4 ton is the tow vehicle of choice, I just want
to
> > share some personal experience:
> >
> > With a Chevy 1500, I have successfully towed a 7000 lb, 27' boat (w/gear
and
> > fuel) around the hills of WV, and a CJ-7 (on a 16' lowboy) from here to
> > Tellico, TN (about 10 hours) and felt very much in control.
> >
> > That said, my new tow vehicle, a Chevy 2500HD is definitely a cut above.
> >
> > --
> > JimG
> > 80' CJ-7, 258 CID
> > 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
> > 4.56 D30-D44 SOA
> > D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> > Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
> > LockRight F&R
2500HD 8.1 liter w/Allison transmission. 10,000 pound tow capacity.
JimG
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:40326635.E241C17E@***.net...
> Hi Jim,
> Of course, you know if you're towing your boat with the 2500 and it
> has less than the 5.7 engine and you will be at fault in an accident.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> JimG wrote:
> >
> > While I agree that a 3/4 ton is the tow vehicle of choice, I just want
to
> > share some personal experience:
> >
> > With a Chevy 1500, I have successfully towed a 7000 lb, 27' boat (w/gear
and
> > fuel) around the hills of WV, and a CJ-7 (on a 16' lowboy) from here to
> > Tellico, TN (about 10 hours) and felt very much in control.
> >
> > That said, my new tow vehicle, a Chevy 2500HD is definitely a cut above.
> >
> > --
> > JimG
> > 80' CJ-7, 258 CID
> > 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
> > 4.56 D30-D44 SOA
> > D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> > Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
> > LockRight F&R
#65
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Re: Towing with a Jeep
Good.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
JimG wrote:
>
> Hi Bill,
>
> 2500HD 8.1 liter w/Allison transmission. 10,000 pound tow capacity.
>
> JimG
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
JimG wrote:
>
> Hi Bill,
>
> 2500HD 8.1 liter w/Allison transmission. 10,000 pound tow capacity.
>
> JimG
#66
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Re: Towing with a Jeep
Good.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
JimG wrote:
>
> Hi Bill,
>
> 2500HD 8.1 liter w/Allison transmission. 10,000 pound tow capacity.
>
> JimG
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
JimG wrote:
>
> Hi Bill,
>
> 2500HD 8.1 liter w/Allison transmission. 10,000 pound tow capacity.
>
> JimG
#67
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Re: Towing with a Jeep
Good.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
JimG wrote:
>
> Hi Bill,
>
> 2500HD 8.1 liter w/Allison transmission. 10,000 pound tow capacity.
>
> JimG
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
JimG wrote:
>
> Hi Bill,
>
> 2500HD 8.1 liter w/Allison transmission. 10,000 pound tow capacity.
>
> JimG
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Re: Towing with a Jeep
"Brian T." <brtomkin@hotmail.com> wrote in
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
Well, I have definitely decided not to use the Wrangler! Someone
mentioned rentals. I am now considering just paying $450 to have a
rollback carry it. Much easier on me and less stressful. However,
someone mentioned renting a truck... any more info on this?
Brian
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
Well, I have definitely decided not to use the Wrangler! Someone
mentioned rentals. I am now considering just paying $450 to have a
rollback carry it. Much easier on me and less stressful. However,
someone mentioned renting a truck... any more info on this?
Brian
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Re: Towing with a Jeep
"Brian T." <brtomkin@hotmail.com> wrote in
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
Well, I have definitely decided not to use the Wrangler! Someone
mentioned rentals. I am now considering just paying $450 to have a
rollback carry it. Much easier on me and less stressful. However,
someone mentioned renting a truck... any more info on this?
Brian
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
Well, I have definitely decided not to use the Wrangler! Someone
mentioned rentals. I am now considering just paying $450 to have a
rollback carry it. Much easier on me and less stressful. However,
someone mentioned renting a truck... any more info on this?
Brian
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Re: Towing with a Jeep
"Brian T." <brtomkin@hotmail.com> wrote in
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
Well, I have definitely decided not to use the Wrangler! Someone
mentioned rentals. I am now considering just paying $450 to have a
rollback carry it. Much easier on me and less stressful. However,
someone mentioned renting a truck... any more info on this?
Brian
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
Well, I have definitely decided not to use the Wrangler! Someone
mentioned rentals. I am now considering just paying $450 to have a
rollback carry it. Much easier on me and less stressful. However,
someone mentioned renting a truck... any more info on this?
Brian