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trailer?
This is probably in a FAQ somewhere, so apologies in advance...but what
trailer should I get for my 2001 TJ? I need to be able to haul 4'x8' sheet goods for short distances. I remember reading something about a bare-bones frame (the bed is made from 2x6s or something), but I'm not sure what is the best deal. I'm pretty sure that I don't want the cheapo Home Depot trailer. Anyway, thanks in advance, -Jack |
Re: trailer?
Hi Jack,
Make sure you get a bed that is at least eight foot long with the tires set back far enough so as to be able to put a couple hundred pounds on the tongue. And be aware sheet rock is the quickest way to turn a Jeep up side down. Nice looking trailers at: http://www.expresstrailer.com/a-utility.htm -- God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ Jack Gray wrote: > > This is probably in a FAQ somewhere, so apologies in advance...but what > trailer should I get for my 2001 TJ? I need to be able to haul 4'x8' sheet > goods for short distances. I remember reading something about a bare-bones > frame (the bed is made from 2x6s or something), but I'm not sure what is the > best deal. I'm pretty sure that I don't want the cheapo Home Depot trailer. > > Anyway, thanks in advance, > -Jack |
Re: trailer?
Hi Jack,
Make sure you get a bed that is at least eight foot long with the tires set back far enough so as to be able to put a couple hundred pounds on the tongue. And be aware sheet rock is the quickest way to turn a Jeep up side down. Nice looking trailers at: http://www.expresstrailer.com/a-utility.htm -- God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ Jack Gray wrote: > > This is probably in a FAQ somewhere, so apologies in advance...but what > trailer should I get for my 2001 TJ? I need to be able to haul 4'x8' sheet > goods for short distances. I remember reading something about a bare-bones > frame (the bed is made from 2x6s or something), but I'm not sure what is the > best deal. I'm pretty sure that I don't want the cheapo Home Depot trailer. > > Anyway, thanks in advance, > -Jack |
Re: trailer?
Trailers and Jeeps don't mix. Been there, donethat.
"Jack Gray" <no@jd.dj> wrote in message news:V6L4b.27209$_B.1482107@twister.austin.rr.com. .. > This is probably in a FAQ somewhere, so apologies in advance...but what > trailer should I get for my 2001 TJ? I need to be able to haul 4'x8' sheet > goods for short distances. I remember reading something about a bare-bones > frame (the bed is made from 2x6s or something), but I'm not sure what is the > best deal. I'm pretty sure that I don't want the cheapo Home Depot trailer. > > Anyway, thanks in advance, > -Jack > > |
Re: trailer?
Trailers and Jeeps don't mix. Been there, donethat.
"Jack Gray" <no@jd.dj> wrote in message news:V6L4b.27209$_B.1482107@twister.austin.rr.com. .. > This is probably in a FAQ somewhere, so apologies in advance...but what > trailer should I get for my 2001 TJ? I need to be able to haul 4'x8' sheet > goods for short distances. I remember reading something about a bare-bones > frame (the bed is made from 2x6s or something), but I'm not sure what is the > best deal. I'm pretty sure that I don't want the cheapo Home Depot trailer. > > Anyway, thanks in advance, > -Jack > > |
Re: trailer?
I got this one and had them put mesh sides on it as well. Not sure where
you're located, but... http://www.arkansasduckhunter.com/atvtrailers.asp I saw the other responses and have to agree... a TJ is not something you want to be pulling a trailer with, particularly one with much weight at all. I don't really use it to haul much in the way of heavy items, but it helps to haul things since the TJ has such limited room. "Jack Gray" <no@jd.dj> wrote in message news:V6L4b.27209$_B.1482107@twister.austin.rr.com. .. > This is probably in a FAQ somewhere, so apologies in advance...but what > trailer should I get for my 2001 TJ? I need to be able to haul 4'x8' sheet > goods for short distances. I remember reading something about a bare-bones > frame (the bed is made from 2x6s or something), but I'm not sure what is the > best deal. I'm pretty sure that I don't want the cheapo Home Depot trailer. > > Anyway, thanks in advance, > -Jack > > |
Re: trailer?
I got this one and had them put mesh sides on it as well. Not sure where
you're located, but... http://www.arkansasduckhunter.com/atvtrailers.asp I saw the other responses and have to agree... a TJ is not something you want to be pulling a trailer with, particularly one with much weight at all. I don't really use it to haul much in the way of heavy items, but it helps to haul things since the TJ has such limited room. "Jack Gray" <no@jd.dj> wrote in message news:V6L4b.27209$_B.1482107@twister.austin.rr.com. .. > This is probably in a FAQ somewhere, so apologies in advance...but what > trailer should I get for my 2001 TJ? I need to be able to haul 4'x8' sheet > goods for short distances. I remember reading something about a bare-bones > frame (the bed is made from 2x6s or something), but I'm not sure what is the > best deal. I'm pretty sure that I don't want the cheapo Home Depot trailer. > > Anyway, thanks in advance, > -Jack > > |
Re: trailer?
I don't know what a TJ is, but I have a 1980 CJ-5, and tow a trailer that
is 5 X 8. Of course, I won't put more than about 1500 lbs on it, and will not go over about 40 mph with that. And if it is snowing, I wouldn't pull it at all. NO, I would not pull a large trailer with a CJ-5 at 65 mph, so I think it has a lot to do with common sense. --James-- |
Re: trailer?
I don't know what a TJ is, but I have a 1980 CJ-5, and tow a trailer that
is 5 X 8. Of course, I won't put more than about 1500 lbs on it, and will not go over about 40 mph with that. And if it is snowing, I wouldn't pull it at all. NO, I would not pull a large trailer with a CJ-5 at 65 mph, so I think it has a lot to do with common sense. --James-- |
Re: trailer?
Thanks everyone. I'm in Texas by the way. And TJ is a pretty name for a
wrangler. No, I wouldn't tow 4000 pounds in heavy rain going 80mph :) I mostly need it for bringing plywood from home depot to my garage. Probably never more than 5-10 sheets. I just don't want to buy a truck for those rare occasions when I need to haul something. Thanks, -Jack |
Re: trailer?
Thanks everyone. I'm in Texas by the way. And TJ is a pretty name for a
wrangler. No, I wouldn't tow 4000 pounds in heavy rain going 80mph :) I mostly need it for bringing plywood from home depot to my garage. Probably never more than 5-10 sheets. I just don't want to buy a truck for those rare occasions when I need to haul something. Thanks, -Jack |
Re: trailer?
FWIW, that's a very common solution in England and Australia -- with cars a
heluva lot less capable than the TJ! Paul B. 01 XJ |
Re: trailer?
FWIW, that's a very common solution in England and Australia -- with cars a
heluva lot less capable than the TJ! Paul B. 01 XJ |
Re: trailer?
Shouldn't be a problem.
Jack Gray wrote: > Thanks everyone. I'm in Texas by the way. And TJ is a pretty name for a > wrangler. > > No, I wouldn't tow 4000 pounds in heavy rain going 80mph :) > > I mostly need it for bringing plywood from home depot to my garage. > Probably never more than 5-10 sheets. I just don't want to buy a truck for > those rare occasions when I need to haul something. -- __________________________________________________ _________ tw 03 TJ Rubicon 01 XJ Sport There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -- Dave Barry http://www.7slotgrille.com/jeepers/t...ron/index.html (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email) __________________________________________________ _________ |
Re: trailer?
Shouldn't be a problem.
Jack Gray wrote: > Thanks everyone. I'm in Texas by the way. And TJ is a pretty name for a > wrangler. > > No, I wouldn't tow 4000 pounds in heavy rain going 80mph :) > > I mostly need it for bringing plywood from home depot to my garage. > Probably never more than 5-10 sheets. I just don't want to buy a truck for > those rare occasions when I need to haul something. -- __________________________________________________ _________ tw 03 TJ Rubicon 01 XJ Sport There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -- Dave Barry http://www.7slotgrille.com/jeepers/t...ron/index.html (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email) __________________________________________________ _________ |
Re: trailer?
Hi Jack,
I know you are kidding us with the two tons, but are you aware that is twice what your TJ is rated to tow? Oh, and thanks for not calling a Jeep. God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ Jack Gray wrote: > > Thanks everyone. I'm in Texas by the way. And TJ is a pretty name for a > wrangler. > > No, I wouldn't tow 4000 pounds in heavy rain going 80mph :) > > I mostly need it for bringing plywood from home depot to my garage. > Probably never more than 5-10 sheets. I just don't want to buy a truck for > those rare occasions when I need to haul something. > > Thanks, > -Jack |
Re: trailer?
Hi Jack,
I know you are kidding us with the two tons, but are you aware that is twice what your TJ is rated to tow? Oh, and thanks for not calling a Jeep. God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ Jack Gray wrote: > > Thanks everyone. I'm in Texas by the way. And TJ is a pretty name for a > wrangler. > > No, I wouldn't tow 4000 pounds in heavy rain going 80mph :) > > I mostly need it for bringing plywood from home depot to my garage. > Probably never more than 5-10 sheets. I just don't want to buy a truck for > those rare occasions when I need to haul something. > > Thanks, > -Jack |
Re: trailer?
Jack,
I have a '01 TJ 4.0 that I occasionally pull my 5x8 drop-ramp trailer with. I like it because I've been able to haul 10 foot long 2x10s from Lowe's by stacking them in the middle with the overhang just behind the trailer jack. I've had a little over 2000 pounds of mulch in it and pulled with no problems. I did have to change hitches though. I bought a frame hitch that hung below the factory bumper. It caused both my trailer and the pop-up camper I also tow with the TJ to scrape the ground on inclines (not to mention getting hung off road). So I trashed both the hitch and the factory bumper and got the Olympic rock bumper with receiver. It has worked marvelously ever since. BTW, I have pulled my 1750lb camper at 80mph with no problems. "Jack Gray" <no@jd.dj> wrote in message news:%YT4b.30492$_B.1669095@twister.austin.rr.com. .. > Thanks everyone. I'm in Texas by the way. And TJ is a pretty name for a > wrangler. > > No, I wouldn't tow 4000 pounds in heavy rain going 80mph :) > > I mostly need it for bringing plywood from home depot to my garage. > Probably never more than 5-10 sheets. I just don't want to buy a truck for > those rare occasions when I need to haul something. > > Thanks, > -Jack > > -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
Re: trailer?
Jack,
I have a '01 TJ 4.0 that I occasionally pull my 5x8 drop-ramp trailer with. I like it because I've been able to haul 10 foot long 2x10s from Lowe's by stacking them in the middle with the overhang just behind the trailer jack. I've had a little over 2000 pounds of mulch in it and pulled with no problems. I did have to change hitches though. I bought a frame hitch that hung below the factory bumper. It caused both my trailer and the pop-up camper I also tow with the TJ to scrape the ground on inclines (not to mention getting hung off road). So I trashed both the hitch and the factory bumper and got the Olympic rock bumper with receiver. It has worked marvelously ever since. BTW, I have pulled my 1750lb camper at 80mph with no problems. "Jack Gray" <no@jd.dj> wrote in message news:%YT4b.30492$_B.1669095@twister.austin.rr.com. .. > Thanks everyone. I'm in Texas by the way. And TJ is a pretty name for a > wrangler. > > No, I wouldn't tow 4000 pounds in heavy rain going 80mph :) > > I mostly need it for bringing plywood from home depot to my garage. > Probably never more than 5-10 sheets. I just don't want to buy a truck for > those rare occasions when I need to haul something. > > Thanks, > -Jack > > -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
Re: trailer?
the TJ is rated at 4400lb / 2000kg here for a trailer with brakes ;-)
Perhaps you guys get a lower rating as you are more ligitious / compensation payouts are higher ... Dave Milne, Scotland '99 TJ 4.0 Sahara "PLB49" <plb49@aol.com> wrote in message news:20030901232033.14265.00000235@mb-m12.aol.com... : FWIW, that's a very common solution in England and Australia -- with cars a : heluva lot less capable than the TJ! : : Paul B. : 01 XJ |
Re: trailer?
the TJ is rated at 4400lb / 2000kg here for a trailer with brakes ;-)
Perhaps you guys get a lower rating as you are more ligitious / compensation payouts are higher ... Dave Milne, Scotland '99 TJ 4.0 Sahara "PLB49" <plb49@aol.com> wrote in message news:20030901232033.14265.00000235@mb-m12.aol.com... : FWIW, that's a very common solution in England and Australia -- with cars a : heluva lot less capable than the TJ! : : Paul B. : 01 XJ |
Re: trailer?
not with a *braked trailer* it isn't ...
-- Dave Milne, Scotland '99 TJ 4.0 Sahara "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message news:3F541066.20437324@cox.net... : Hi Jack, : I know you are kidding us with the two tons, but are you aware that : is twice what your TJ is rated to tow? : Oh, and thanks for not calling a Jeep. : God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O : mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ : : Jack Gray wrote: : > : > Thanks everyone. I'm in Texas by the way. And TJ is a pretty name for a : > wrangler. : > : > No, I wouldn't tow 4000 pounds in heavy rain going 80mph :) : > : > I mostly need it for bringing plywood from home depot to my garage. : > Probably never more than 5-10 sheets. I just don't want to buy a truck for : > those rare occasions when I need to haul something. : > : > Thanks, : > -Jack |
Re: trailer?
not with a *braked trailer* it isn't ...
-- Dave Milne, Scotland '99 TJ 4.0 Sahara "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message news:3F541066.20437324@cox.net... : Hi Jack, : I know you are kidding us with the two tons, but are you aware that : is twice what your TJ is rated to tow? : Oh, and thanks for not calling a Jeep. : God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O : mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ : : Jack Gray wrote: : > : > Thanks everyone. I'm in Texas by the way. And TJ is a pretty name for a : > wrangler. : > : > No, I wouldn't tow 4000 pounds in heavy rain going 80mph :) : > : > I mostly need it for bringing plywood from home depot to my garage. : > Probably never more than 5-10 sheets. I just don't want to buy a truck for : > those rare occasions when I need to haul something. : > : > Thanks, : > -Jack |
Re: trailer?
Yes, in stock form. Lift it and put bigger "TYRES" on it, and see what
happens. "Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message news:I5Y4b.68$HY7.1139755@news-text.cableinet.net... > the TJ is rated at 4400lb / 2000kg here for a trailer with brakes ;-) > Perhaps you guys get a lower rating as you are more ligitious / compensation > payouts are higher ... > > Dave Milne, Scotland > '99 TJ 4.0 Sahara > > "PLB49" <plb49@aol.com> wrote in message > news:20030901232033.14265.00000235@mb-m12.aol.com... > : FWIW, that's a very common solution in England and Australia -- with cars > a > : heluva lot less capable than the TJ! > : > : Paul B. > : 01 XJ > > |
Re: trailer?
Yes, in stock form. Lift it and put bigger "TYRES" on it, and see what
happens. "Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message news:I5Y4b.68$HY7.1139755@news-text.cableinet.net... > the TJ is rated at 4400lb / 2000kg here for a trailer with brakes ;-) > Perhaps you guys get a lower rating as you are more ligitious / compensation > payouts are higher ... > > Dave Milne, Scotland > '99 TJ 4.0 Sahara > > "PLB49" <plb49@aol.com> wrote in message > news:20030901232033.14265.00000235@mb-m12.aol.com... > : FWIW, that's a very common solution in England and Australia -- with cars > a > : heluva lot less capable than the TJ! > : > : Paul B. > : 01 XJ > > |
Re: trailer?
On Mon, 01 Sep 2003 17:13:25 GMT, "Jack Gray" <no@jd.dj> wrote:
>This is probably in a FAQ somewhere, so apologies in advance...but what >trailer should I get for my 2001 TJ? I need to be able to haul 4'x8' sheet >goods for short distances. I remember reading something about a bare-bones >frame (the bed is made from 2x6s or something), but I'm not sure what is the >best deal. I'm pretty sure that I don't want the cheapo Home Depot trailer. > >Anyway, thanks in advance, >-Jack > > I've got a 5x8 trailer set up to haul my motorcycles. My YJ actually rides better when pulling the trailer, but since it's a 4 cyl, I find myself spending a lot of time in 3rd gear. My wife's Cherokee, OTOH has pulled that trailer, with 2 bikes and a bunch of gear loaded, all over the country with no problem. The trailer weighs in at about 750 lbs empty and the bikes add about 1300-1400 lbs so I'm at about 2250 when fully loaded. -- Old Crow '82 Shovelhead FLT 92" 'Pearl' '95 Jeep YJ Rio Grande ASE Certified Master Auto Tech + L1 TOMKAT, BS#133, SENS, MAMBM |
Re: trailer?
On Mon, 01 Sep 2003 17:13:25 GMT, "Jack Gray" <no@jd.dj> wrote:
>This is probably in a FAQ somewhere, so apologies in advance...but what >trailer should I get for my 2001 TJ? I need to be able to haul 4'x8' sheet >goods for short distances. I remember reading something about a bare-bones >frame (the bed is made from 2x6s or something), but I'm not sure what is the >best deal. I'm pretty sure that I don't want the cheapo Home Depot trailer. > >Anyway, thanks in advance, >-Jack > > I've got a 5x8 trailer set up to haul my motorcycles. My YJ actually rides better when pulling the trailer, but since it's a 4 cyl, I find myself spending a lot of time in 3rd gear. My wife's Cherokee, OTOH has pulled that trailer, with 2 bikes and a bunch of gear loaded, all over the country with no problem. The trailer weighs in at about 750 lbs empty and the bikes add about 1300-1400 lbs so I'm at about 2250 when fully loaded. -- Old Crow '82 Shovelhead FLT 92" 'Pearl' '95 Jeep YJ Rio Grande ASE Certified Master Auto Tech + L1 TOMKAT, BS#133, SENS, MAMBM |
Re: trailer?
Just don't do this...
http://www.attrition.org/gallery1/tr...ion/stupid-vw/ "Jack Gray" <no@jd.dj> wrote in message news:%YT4b.30492$_B.1669095@twister.austin.rr.com. .. > Thanks everyone. I'm in Texas by the way. And TJ is a pretty name for a > wrangler. > > No, I wouldn't tow 4000 pounds in heavy rain going 80mph :) > > I mostly need it for bringing plywood from home depot to my garage. > Probably never more than 5-10 sheets. I just don't want to buy a truck for > those rare occasions when I need to haul something. > > Thanks, > -Jack > > |
Re: trailer?
Just don't do this...
http://www.attrition.org/gallery1/tr...ion/stupid-vw/ "Jack Gray" <no@jd.dj> wrote in message news:%YT4b.30492$_B.1669095@twister.austin.rr.com. .. > Thanks everyone. I'm in Texas by the way. And TJ is a pretty name for a > wrangler. > > No, I wouldn't tow 4000 pounds in heavy rain going 80mph :) > > I mostly need it for bringing plywood from home depot to my garage. > Probably never more than 5-10 sheets. I just don't want to buy a truck for > those rare occasions when I need to haul something. > > Thanks, > -Jack > > |
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