TOWING MY 01 TJ
09-09-2004, 08:22 PM
#21
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Re: TOWING MY 01 TJ
You say that using a trailer will put you over the limit.
The way I see a trailer is, it might be some extra weight but, it will have
it's own brakes. So the extra weight really isn't going to be that much of a
factor for safety.
If you get a dual axle trailer, like you should, and you load the Jeep
properly then tongue weight won't be an issue either.
--James
"Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> My tow vehicle is an 85 Winnebago 25' "C". I rebuilt the 350 engine
> w/goodies, and it's powerful enough to pull the Jeep. I've got good
> shocks on the RV. I'm going to try it again since the Jeep had a bit of
> wandering when I towed it and that has been fixed (alignment). I've
> strengthened the receiver on the RV to make it as safe as possible. The
> RV is old and I am due for a new one soon.
>
> Andy
>
>
The way I see a trailer is, it might be some extra weight but, it will have
it's own brakes. So the extra weight really isn't going to be that much of a
factor for safety.
If you get a dual axle trailer, like you should, and you load the Jeep
properly then tongue weight won't be an issue either.
--James
"Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:tp50d.158146$Fg5.27915@attbi_s53...
> My tow vehicle is an 85 Winnebago 25' "C". I rebuilt the 350 engine
> w/goodies, and it's powerful enough to pull the Jeep. I've got good
> shocks on the RV. I'm going to try it again since the Jeep had a bit of
> wandering when I towed it and that has been fixed (alignment). I've
> strengthened the receiver on the RV to make it as safe as possible. The
> RV is old and I am due for a new one soon.
>
> Andy
>
>
09-09-2004, 08:22 PM
#22
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Re: TOWING MY 01 TJ
You say that using a trailer will put you over the limit.
The way I see a trailer is, it might be some extra weight but, it will have
it's own brakes. So the extra weight really isn't going to be that much of a
factor for safety.
If you get a dual axle trailer, like you should, and you load the Jeep
properly then tongue weight won't be an issue either.
--James
"Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:tp50d.158146$Fg5.27915@attbi_s53...
> My tow vehicle is an 85 Winnebago 25' "C". I rebuilt the 350 engine
> w/goodies, and it's powerful enough to pull the Jeep. I've got good
> shocks on the RV. I'm going to try it again since the Jeep had a bit of
> wandering when I towed it and that has been fixed (alignment). I've
> strengthened the receiver on the RV to make it as safe as possible. The
> RV is old and I am due for a new one soon.
>
> Andy
>
>
The way I see a trailer is, it might be some extra weight but, it will have
it's own brakes. So the extra weight really isn't going to be that much of a
factor for safety.
If you get a dual axle trailer, like you should, and you load the Jeep
properly then tongue weight won't be an issue either.
--James
"Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:tp50d.158146$Fg5.27915@attbi_s53...
> My tow vehicle is an 85 Winnebago 25' "C". I rebuilt the 350 engine
> w/goodies, and it's powerful enough to pull the Jeep. I've got good
> shocks on the RV. I'm going to try it again since the Jeep had a bit of
> wandering when I towed it and that has been fixed (alignment). I've
> strengthened the receiver on the RV to make it as safe as possible. The
> RV is old and I am due for a new one soon.
>
> Andy
>
>
09-09-2004, 08:43 PM
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Re: TOWING MY 01 TJ
I towed with the steering unlocked, except, I pulled the keys out to get a
pop. Then, and I admit, I didn't unlock the steering again for some
distance until I remembered with an aw s__t! I suppose that could have put
some cupping on the tires. It's very slight and they are on the back now.
The front end is in excellent shape. I'm going to flat tow it again and see
what happens.
Andy
"RoyJ" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
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> The alignment and tightness of the front suspension is crucial. You are
> towing it with the steering unlocked?
>
> Andy wrote:
>> Hi fellow Jeepers,
>>
>> I need to tow my TJ behind my Class C Motorhome and had good luck and
>> stable handling when it was stock and on all four wheels. Now it's (the
>> TJ) built - 35" tires-4.5" lift and when I flat tow the Jeep wags the
>> Motor Home and is very unsettling.
>>
>> If I put the TJ on a trailer and tow it I will be beyond the towing range
>> of the Motor Home (the trailer added). Since I can't purchase a large
>> RV ($$) I was thinking of using a dolly to tow the Jeep, putting the
>> front wheels on a trailer, back wheels on the ground.
>>
>> Is anyone doing this and does it work out OK? So would tow it just like
>> on four wheels, transfer case in neutral, transmission in gear, key off
>> in this case? Thanks all.
>>
>> Andy
>>
>>
>>
pop. Then, and I admit, I didn't unlock the steering again for some
distance until I remembered with an aw s__t! I suppose that could have put
some cupping on the tires. It's very slight and they are on the back now.
The front end is in excellent shape. I'm going to flat tow it again and see
what happens.
Andy
"RoyJ" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
news:j360d.2299$xA1.476@newsread3.news.pas.earthli nk.net...
> The alignment and tightness of the front suspension is crucial. You are
> towing it with the steering unlocked?
>
> Andy wrote:
>> Hi fellow Jeepers,
>>
>> I need to tow my TJ behind my Class C Motorhome and had good luck and
>> stable handling when it was stock and on all four wheels. Now it's (the
>> TJ) built - 35" tires-4.5" lift and when I flat tow the Jeep wags the
>> Motor Home and is very unsettling.
>>
>> If I put the TJ on a trailer and tow it I will be beyond the towing range
>> of the Motor Home (the trailer added). Since I can't purchase a large
>> RV ($$) I was thinking of using a dolly to tow the Jeep, putting the
>> front wheels on a trailer, back wheels on the ground.
>>
>> Is anyone doing this and does it work out OK? So would tow it just like
>> on four wheels, transfer case in neutral, transmission in gear, key off
>> in this case? Thanks all.
>>
>> Andy
>>
>>
>>
09-09-2004, 08:43 PM
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Re: TOWING MY 01 TJ
I towed with the steering unlocked, except, I pulled the keys out to get a
pop. Then, and I admit, I didn't unlock the steering again for some
distance until I remembered with an aw s__t! I suppose that could have put
some cupping on the tires. It's very slight and they are on the back now.
The front end is in excellent shape. I'm going to flat tow it again and see
what happens.
Andy
"RoyJ" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
news:j360d.2299$xA1.476@newsread3.news.pas.earthli nk.net...
> The alignment and tightness of the front suspension is crucial. You are
> towing it with the steering unlocked?
>
> Andy wrote:
>> Hi fellow Jeepers,
>>
>> I need to tow my TJ behind my Class C Motorhome and had good luck and
>> stable handling when it was stock and on all four wheels. Now it's (the
>> TJ) built - 35" tires-4.5" lift and when I flat tow the Jeep wags the
>> Motor Home and is very unsettling.
>>
>> If I put the TJ on a trailer and tow it I will be beyond the towing range
>> of the Motor Home (the trailer added). Since I can't purchase a large
>> RV ($$) I was thinking of using a dolly to tow the Jeep, putting the
>> front wheels on a trailer, back wheels on the ground.
>>
>> Is anyone doing this and does it work out OK? So would tow it just like
>> on four wheels, transfer case in neutral, transmission in gear, key off
>> in this case? Thanks all.
>>
>> Andy
>>
>>
>>
pop. Then, and I admit, I didn't unlock the steering again for some
distance until I remembered with an aw s__t! I suppose that could have put
some cupping on the tires. It's very slight and they are on the back now.
The front end is in excellent shape. I'm going to flat tow it again and see
what happens.
Andy
"RoyJ" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
news:j360d.2299$xA1.476@newsread3.news.pas.earthli nk.net...
> The alignment and tightness of the front suspension is crucial. You are
> towing it with the steering unlocked?
>
> Andy wrote:
>> Hi fellow Jeepers,
>>
>> I need to tow my TJ behind my Class C Motorhome and had good luck and
>> stable handling when it was stock and on all four wheels. Now it's (the
>> TJ) built - 35" tires-4.5" lift and when I flat tow the Jeep wags the
>> Motor Home and is very unsettling.
>>
>> If I put the TJ on a trailer and tow it I will be beyond the towing range
>> of the Motor Home (the trailer added). Since I can't purchase a large
>> RV ($$) I was thinking of using a dolly to tow the Jeep, putting the
>> front wheels on a trailer, back wheels on the ground.
>>
>> Is anyone doing this and does it work out OK? So would tow it just like
>> on four wheels, transfer case in neutral, transmission in gear, key off
>> in this case? Thanks all.
>>
>> Andy
>>
>>
>>
09-09-2004, 08:43 PM
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Re: TOWING MY 01 TJ
I towed with the steering unlocked, except, I pulled the keys out to get a
pop. Then, and I admit, I didn't unlock the steering again for some
distance until I remembered with an aw s__t! I suppose that could have put
some cupping on the tires. It's very slight and they are on the back now.
The front end is in excellent shape. I'm going to flat tow it again and see
what happens.
Andy
"RoyJ" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
news:j360d.2299$xA1.476@newsread3.news.pas.earthli nk.net...
> The alignment and tightness of the front suspension is crucial. You are
> towing it with the steering unlocked?
>
> Andy wrote:
>> Hi fellow Jeepers,
>>
>> I need to tow my TJ behind my Class C Motorhome and had good luck and
>> stable handling when it was stock and on all four wheels. Now it's (the
>> TJ) built - 35" tires-4.5" lift and when I flat tow the Jeep wags the
>> Motor Home and is very unsettling.
>>
>> If I put the TJ on a trailer and tow it I will be beyond the towing range
>> of the Motor Home (the trailer added). Since I can't purchase a large
>> RV ($$) I was thinking of using a dolly to tow the Jeep, putting the
>> front wheels on a trailer, back wheels on the ground.
>>
>> Is anyone doing this and does it work out OK? So would tow it just like
>> on four wheels, transfer case in neutral, transmission in gear, key off
>> in this case? Thanks all.
>>
>> Andy
>>
>>
>>
pop. Then, and I admit, I didn't unlock the steering again for some
distance until I remembered with an aw s__t! I suppose that could have put
some cupping on the tires. It's very slight and they are on the back now.
The front end is in excellent shape. I'm going to flat tow it again and see
what happens.
Andy
"RoyJ" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
news:j360d.2299$xA1.476@newsread3.news.pas.earthli nk.net...
> The alignment and tightness of the front suspension is crucial. You are
> towing it with the steering unlocked?
>
> Andy wrote:
>> Hi fellow Jeepers,
>>
>> I need to tow my TJ behind my Class C Motorhome and had good luck and
>> stable handling when it was stock and on all four wheels. Now it's (the
>> TJ) built - 35" tires-4.5" lift and when I flat tow the Jeep wags the
>> Motor Home and is very unsettling.
>>
>> If I put the TJ on a trailer and tow it I will be beyond the towing range
>> of the Motor Home (the trailer added). Since I can't purchase a large
>> RV ($$) I was thinking of using a dolly to tow the Jeep, putting the
>> front wheels on a trailer, back wheels on the ground.
>>
>> Is anyone doing this and does it work out OK? So would tow it just like
>> on four wheels, transfer case in neutral, transmission in gear, key off
>> in this case? Thanks all.
>>
>> Andy
>>
>>
>>
09-10-2004, 01:06 AM
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Re: TOWING MY 01 TJ
I flat tow my TJ behind an Expedition
http://www.monogramsinc.com/jeep/ready2go.jpg
Its got a 4.5" in lift with 33" tires. I know its back there but there is never
anything unsettling about it. Behind a motor home you shouldn't even know its
there.
Some things to check:
1. Alinement
2. Is the tow bar level? With the lift you may need a new hitch with a bigger
rise.
3. Is the base of the tow bar's "A" as wide as possible? Mine is even with the
frame rails. If I ever build a "real" bumper for the front, the mounts for the
tow bar will go even further apart.
Check those things and your TJ should go back to being a docile little tagalong.
;-)
Dean
here are some plans to build your own "real" rear bumper.
http://www.monogramsinc.com/jeep/jeepin-bumper.htm
On Thu, 09 Sep 2004 19:30:49 GMT, "Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com> wrote:
>Hi fellow Jeepers,
>
>I need to tow my TJ behind my Class C Motorhome and had good luck and stable
>handling when it was stock and on all four wheels. Now it's (the TJ)
>built - 35" tires-4.5" lift and when I flat tow the Jeep wags the Motor Home
>and is very unsettling.
>
>If I put the TJ on a trailer and tow it I will be beyond the towing range of
>the Motor Home (the trailer added). Since I can't purchase a large RV ($$)
>I was thinking of using a dolly to tow the Jeep, putting the front wheels on
>a trailer, back wheels on the ground.
>
>Is anyone doing this and does it work out OK? So would tow it just like on
>four wheels, transfer case in neutral, transmission in gear, key off in this
>case? Thanks all.
>
>Andy
>
>
>
http://www.monogramsinc.com/jeep/ready2go.jpg
Its got a 4.5" in lift with 33" tires. I know its back there but there is never
anything unsettling about it. Behind a motor home you shouldn't even know its
there.
Some things to check:
1. Alinement
2. Is the tow bar level? With the lift you may need a new hitch with a bigger
rise.
3. Is the base of the tow bar's "A" as wide as possible? Mine is even with the
frame rails. If I ever build a "real" bumper for the front, the mounts for the
tow bar will go even further apart.
Check those things and your TJ should go back to being a docile little tagalong.
;-)
Dean
here are some plans to build your own "real" rear bumper.
http://www.monogramsinc.com/jeep/jeepin-bumper.htm
On Thu, 09 Sep 2004 19:30:49 GMT, "Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com> wrote:
>Hi fellow Jeepers,
>
>I need to tow my TJ behind my Class C Motorhome and had good luck and stable
>handling when it was stock and on all four wheels. Now it's (the TJ)
>built - 35" tires-4.5" lift and when I flat tow the Jeep wags the Motor Home
>and is very unsettling.
>
>If I put the TJ on a trailer and tow it I will be beyond the towing range of
>the Motor Home (the trailer added). Since I can't purchase a large RV ($$)
>I was thinking of using a dolly to tow the Jeep, putting the front wheels on
>a trailer, back wheels on the ground.
>
>Is anyone doing this and does it work out OK? So would tow it just like on
>four wheels, transfer case in neutral, transmission in gear, key off in this
>case? Thanks all.
>
>Andy
>
>
>
09-10-2004, 01:06 AM
#27
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Re: TOWING MY 01 TJ
I flat tow my TJ behind an Expedition
http://www.monogramsinc.com/jeep/ready2go.jpg
Its got a 4.5" in lift with 33" tires. I know its back there but there is never
anything unsettling about it. Behind a motor home you shouldn't even know its
there.
Some things to check:
1. Alinement
2. Is the tow bar level? With the lift you may need a new hitch with a bigger
rise.
3. Is the base of the tow bar's "A" as wide as possible? Mine is even with the
frame rails. If I ever build a "real" bumper for the front, the mounts for the
tow bar will go even further apart.
Check those things and your TJ should go back to being a docile little tagalong.
;-)
Dean
here are some plans to build your own "real" rear bumper.
http://www.monogramsinc.com/jeep/jeepin-bumper.htm
On Thu, 09 Sep 2004 19:30:49 GMT, "Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com> wrote:
>Hi fellow Jeepers,
>
>I need to tow my TJ behind my Class C Motorhome and had good luck and stable
>handling when it was stock and on all four wheels. Now it's (the TJ)
>built - 35" tires-4.5" lift and when I flat tow the Jeep wags the Motor Home
>and is very unsettling.
>
>If I put the TJ on a trailer and tow it I will be beyond the towing range of
>the Motor Home (the trailer added). Since I can't purchase a large RV ($$)
>I was thinking of using a dolly to tow the Jeep, putting the front wheels on
>a trailer, back wheels on the ground.
>
>Is anyone doing this and does it work out OK? So would tow it just like on
>four wheels, transfer case in neutral, transmission in gear, key off in this
>case? Thanks all.
>
>Andy
>
>
>
http://www.monogramsinc.com/jeep/ready2go.jpg
Its got a 4.5" in lift with 33" tires. I know its back there but there is never
anything unsettling about it. Behind a motor home you shouldn't even know its
there.
Some things to check:
1. Alinement
2. Is the tow bar level? With the lift you may need a new hitch with a bigger
rise.
3. Is the base of the tow bar's "A" as wide as possible? Mine is even with the
frame rails. If I ever build a "real" bumper for the front, the mounts for the
tow bar will go even further apart.
Check those things and your TJ should go back to being a docile little tagalong.
;-)
Dean
here are some plans to build your own "real" rear bumper.
http://www.monogramsinc.com/jeep/jeepin-bumper.htm
On Thu, 09 Sep 2004 19:30:49 GMT, "Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com> wrote:
>Hi fellow Jeepers,
>
>I need to tow my TJ behind my Class C Motorhome and had good luck and stable
>handling when it was stock and on all four wheels. Now it's (the TJ)
>built - 35" tires-4.5" lift and when I flat tow the Jeep wags the Motor Home
>and is very unsettling.
>
>If I put the TJ on a trailer and tow it I will be beyond the towing range of
>the Motor Home (the trailer added). Since I can't purchase a large RV ($$)
>I was thinking of using a dolly to tow the Jeep, putting the front wheels on
>a trailer, back wheels on the ground.
>
>Is anyone doing this and does it work out OK? So would tow it just like on
>four wheels, transfer case in neutral, transmission in gear, key off in this
>case? Thanks all.
>
>Andy
>
>
>
09-10-2004, 01:06 AM
#28
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Re: TOWING MY 01 TJ
I flat tow my TJ behind an Expedition
http://www.monogramsinc.com/jeep/ready2go.jpg
Its got a 4.5" in lift with 33" tires. I know its back there but there is never
anything unsettling about it. Behind a motor home you shouldn't even know its
there.
Some things to check:
1. Alinement
2. Is the tow bar level? With the lift you may need a new hitch with a bigger
rise.
3. Is the base of the tow bar's "A" as wide as possible? Mine is even with the
frame rails. If I ever build a "real" bumper for the front, the mounts for the
tow bar will go even further apart.
Check those things and your TJ should go back to being a docile little tagalong.
;-)
Dean
here are some plans to build your own "real" rear bumper.
http://www.monogramsinc.com/jeep/jeepin-bumper.htm
On Thu, 09 Sep 2004 19:30:49 GMT, "Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com> wrote:
>Hi fellow Jeepers,
>
>I need to tow my TJ behind my Class C Motorhome and had good luck and stable
>handling when it was stock and on all four wheels. Now it's (the TJ)
>built - 35" tires-4.5" lift and when I flat tow the Jeep wags the Motor Home
>and is very unsettling.
>
>If I put the TJ on a trailer and tow it I will be beyond the towing range of
>the Motor Home (the trailer added). Since I can't purchase a large RV ($$)
>I was thinking of using a dolly to tow the Jeep, putting the front wheels on
>a trailer, back wheels on the ground.
>
>Is anyone doing this and does it work out OK? So would tow it just like on
>four wheels, transfer case in neutral, transmission in gear, key off in this
>case? Thanks all.
>
>Andy
>
>
>
http://www.monogramsinc.com/jeep/ready2go.jpg
Its got a 4.5" in lift with 33" tires. I know its back there but there is never
anything unsettling about it. Behind a motor home you shouldn't even know its
there.
Some things to check:
1. Alinement
2. Is the tow bar level? With the lift you may need a new hitch with a bigger
rise.
3. Is the base of the tow bar's "A" as wide as possible? Mine is even with the
frame rails. If I ever build a "real" bumper for the front, the mounts for the
tow bar will go even further apart.
Check those things and your TJ should go back to being a docile little tagalong.
;-)
Dean
here are some plans to build your own "real" rear bumper.
http://www.monogramsinc.com/jeep/jeepin-bumper.htm
On Thu, 09 Sep 2004 19:30:49 GMT, "Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com> wrote:
>Hi fellow Jeepers,
>
>I need to tow my TJ behind my Class C Motorhome and had good luck and stable
>handling when it was stock and on all four wheels. Now it's (the TJ)
>built - 35" tires-4.5" lift and when I flat tow the Jeep wags the Motor Home
>and is very unsettling.
>
>If I put the TJ on a trailer and tow it I will be beyond the towing range of
>the Motor Home (the trailer added). Since I can't purchase a large RV ($$)
>I was thinking of using a dolly to tow the Jeep, putting the front wheels on
>a trailer, back wheels on the ground.
>
>Is anyone doing this and does it work out OK? So would tow it just like on
>four wheels, transfer case in neutral, transmission in gear, key off in this
>case? Thanks all.
>
>Andy
>
>
>
09-10-2004, 08:35 AM
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Re: TOWING MY 01 TJ
Thanks Dean, I liked your rear "real" bumper. Yep, my tow bar is level -
had to have made a hitch to reach the height of the Jeep but it's right on.
The tow bar is wide.
I did make adjustments to the alignment and balance of the tires. I'm going
to tow it again.
Thanks,
Andy
"Dean" <Jeep_TJ.removethis@hotmail.dot.com > wrote in message
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>I flat tow my TJ behind an Expedition
>
> http://www.monogramsinc.com/jeep/ready2go.jpg
>
> Its got a 4.5" in lift with 33" tires. I know its back there but there is
> never
> anything unsettling about it. Behind a motor home you shouldn't even know
> its
> there.
>
> Some things to check:
>
> 1. Alinement
>
> 2. Is the tow bar level? With the lift you may need a new hitch with a
> bigger
> rise.
>
> 3. Is the base of the tow bar's "A" as wide as possible? Mine is even
> with the
> frame rails. If I ever build a "real" bumper for the front, the mounts
> for the
> tow bar will go even further apart.
>
> Check those things and your TJ should go back to being a docile little
> tagalong.
> ;-)
>
> Dean
> here are some plans to build your own "real" rear bumper.
> http://www.monogramsinc.com/jeep/jeepin-bumper.htm
>
>
> On Thu, 09 Sep 2004 19:30:49 GMT, "Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>>Hi fellow Jeepers,
>>
>>I need to tow my TJ behind my Class C Motorhome and had good luck and
>>stable
>>handling when it was stock and on all four wheels. Now it's (the TJ)
>>built - 35" tires-4.5" lift and when I flat tow the Jeep wags the Motor
>>Home
>>and is very unsettling.
>>
>>If I put the TJ on a trailer and tow it I will be beyond the towing range
>>of
>>the Motor Home (the trailer added). Since I can't purchase a large RV
>>($$)
>>I was thinking of using a dolly to tow the Jeep, putting the front wheels
>>on
>>a trailer, back wheels on the ground.
>>
>>Is anyone doing this and does it work out OK? So would tow it just like
>>on
>>four wheels, transfer case in neutral, transmission in gear, key off in
>>this
>>case? Thanks all.
>>
>>Andy
>>
>>
>>
>
had to have made a hitch to reach the height of the Jeep but it's right on.
The tow bar is wide.
I did make adjustments to the alignment and balance of the tires. I'm going
to tow it again.
Thanks,
Andy
"Dean" <Jeep_TJ.removethis@hotmail.dot.com > wrote in message
news:qhc2k0d1j288tfrpffjganc3u23if0ek5k@4ax.com...
>I flat tow my TJ behind an Expedition
>
> http://www.monogramsinc.com/jeep/ready2go.jpg
>
> Its got a 4.5" in lift with 33" tires. I know its back there but there is
> never
> anything unsettling about it. Behind a motor home you shouldn't even know
> its
> there.
>
> Some things to check:
>
> 1. Alinement
>
> 2. Is the tow bar level? With the lift you may need a new hitch with a
> bigger
> rise.
>
> 3. Is the base of the tow bar's "A" as wide as possible? Mine is even
> with the
> frame rails. If I ever build a "real" bumper for the front, the mounts
> for the
> tow bar will go even further apart.
>
> Check those things and your TJ should go back to being a docile little
> tagalong.
> ;-)
>
> Dean
> here are some plans to build your own "real" rear bumper.
> http://www.monogramsinc.com/jeep/jeepin-bumper.htm
>
>
> On Thu, 09 Sep 2004 19:30:49 GMT, "Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>>Hi fellow Jeepers,
>>
>>I need to tow my TJ behind my Class C Motorhome and had good luck and
>>stable
>>handling when it was stock and on all four wheels. Now it's (the TJ)
>>built - 35" tires-4.5" lift and when I flat tow the Jeep wags the Motor
>>Home
>>and is very unsettling.
>>
>>If I put the TJ on a trailer and tow it I will be beyond the towing range
>>of
>>the Motor Home (the trailer added). Since I can't purchase a large RV
>>($$)
>>I was thinking of using a dolly to tow the Jeep, putting the front wheels
>>on
>>a trailer, back wheels on the ground.
>>
>>Is anyone doing this and does it work out OK? So would tow it just like
>>on
>>four wheels, transfer case in neutral, transmission in gear, key off in
>>this
>>case? Thanks all.
>>
>>Andy
>>
>>
>>
>
09-10-2004, 08:35 AM
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Re: TOWING MY 01 TJ
Thanks Dean, I liked your rear "real" bumper. Yep, my tow bar is level -
had to have made a hitch to reach the height of the Jeep but it's right on.
The tow bar is wide.
I did make adjustments to the alignment and balance of the tires. I'm going
to tow it again.
Thanks,
Andy
"Dean" <Jeep_TJ.removethis@hotmail.dot.com > wrote in message
news:qhc2k0d1j288tfrpffjganc3u23if0ek5k@4ax.com...
>I flat tow my TJ behind an Expedition
>
> http://www.monogramsinc.com/jeep/ready2go.jpg
>
> Its got a 4.5" in lift with 33" tires. I know its back there but there is
> never
> anything unsettling about it. Behind a motor home you shouldn't even know
> its
> there.
>
> Some things to check:
>
> 1. Alinement
>
> 2. Is the tow bar level? With the lift you may need a new hitch with a
> bigger
> rise.
>
> 3. Is the base of the tow bar's "A" as wide as possible? Mine is even
> with the
> frame rails. If I ever build a "real" bumper for the front, the mounts
> for the
> tow bar will go even further apart.
>
> Check those things and your TJ should go back to being a docile little
> tagalong.
> ;-)
>
> Dean
> here are some plans to build your own "real" rear bumper.
> http://www.monogramsinc.com/jeep/jeepin-bumper.htm
>
>
> On Thu, 09 Sep 2004 19:30:49 GMT, "Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>>Hi fellow Jeepers,
>>
>>I need to tow my TJ behind my Class C Motorhome and had good luck and
>>stable
>>handling when it was stock and on all four wheels. Now it's (the TJ)
>>built - 35" tires-4.5" lift and when I flat tow the Jeep wags the Motor
>>Home
>>and is very unsettling.
>>
>>If I put the TJ on a trailer and tow it I will be beyond the towing range
>>of
>>the Motor Home (the trailer added). Since I can't purchase a large RV
>>($$)
>>I was thinking of using a dolly to tow the Jeep, putting the front wheels
>>on
>>a trailer, back wheels on the ground.
>>
>>Is anyone doing this and does it work out OK? So would tow it just like
>>on
>>four wheels, transfer case in neutral, transmission in gear, key off in
>>this
>>case? Thanks all.
>>
>>Andy
>>
>>
>>
>
had to have made a hitch to reach the height of the Jeep but it's right on.
The tow bar is wide.
I did make adjustments to the alignment and balance of the tires. I'm going
to tow it again.
Thanks,
Andy
"Dean" <Jeep_TJ.removethis@hotmail.dot.com > wrote in message
news:qhc2k0d1j288tfrpffjganc3u23if0ek5k@4ax.com...
>I flat tow my TJ behind an Expedition
>
> http://www.monogramsinc.com/jeep/ready2go.jpg
>
> Its got a 4.5" in lift with 33" tires. I know its back there but there is
> never
> anything unsettling about it. Behind a motor home you shouldn't even know
> its
> there.
>
> Some things to check:
>
> 1. Alinement
>
> 2. Is the tow bar level? With the lift you may need a new hitch with a
> bigger
> rise.
>
> 3. Is the base of the tow bar's "A" as wide as possible? Mine is even
> with the
> frame rails. If I ever build a "real" bumper for the front, the mounts
> for the
> tow bar will go even further apart.
>
> Check those things and your TJ should go back to being a docile little
> tagalong.
> ;-)
>
> Dean
> here are some plans to build your own "real" rear bumper.
> http://www.monogramsinc.com/jeep/jeepin-bumper.htm
>
>
> On Thu, 09 Sep 2004 19:30:49 GMT, "Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>>Hi fellow Jeepers,
>>
>>I need to tow my TJ behind my Class C Motorhome and had good luck and
>>stable
>>handling when it was stock and on all four wheels. Now it's (the TJ)
>>built - 35" tires-4.5" lift and when I flat tow the Jeep wags the Motor
>>Home
>>and is very unsettling.
>>
>>If I put the TJ on a trailer and tow it I will be beyond the towing range
>>of
>>the Motor Home (the trailer added). Since I can't purchase a large RV
>>($$)
>>I was thinking of using a dolly to tow the Jeep, putting the front wheels
>>on
>>a trailer, back wheels on the ground.
>>
>>Is anyone doing this and does it work out OK? So would tow it just like
>>on
>>four wheels, transfer case in neutral, transmission in gear, key off in
>>this
>>case? Thanks all.
>>
>>Andy
>>
>>
>>
>