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
>
>