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Old 08-14-2010, 02:26 PM   #1
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Jeep TVs?

Just wondering how many out there are towing with jeeps. Makes, models, problems, pics?

We are towing a 1978 trillium 4500 with a 2004 wrangler 6cyl 5 speed......not perfect, but the roof comes off!!

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Old 08-14-2010, 03:14 PM   #2
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Just wondering how many out there are towing with jeeps. Makes, models, problems, pics?
I'd be interested to see that. I like Jeeps.

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We are towing a 1978 trillium 4500 with a 2004 wrangler 6cyl 5 speed......not perfect, but the roof comes off!!

Good day to all,

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Yeah!? It's hard to believe unless we see pics!
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Old 08-14-2010, 04:15 PM   #3
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I'd be interested to see that. I like Jeeps.



Yeah!? It's hard to believe unless we see pics!

will post pics soon as i figure out how to.
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Old 08-14-2010, 04:29 PM   #4
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will post pics soon as i figure out how to.
still trying?
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Old 08-14-2010, 06:51 PM   #5
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Old 08-14-2010, 07:01 PM   #6
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I've been pulling my 2005 13' Scamp deluxe for 5 years plus with my 2005 Jeep Liberty (3.7 L 4WD). The Scamp totals at #1800 loaded for travel.

The Trip to Backus from the Seattle area, without the trailer, was made in three and a half days, averaging 20.7 miles per gallon. Most of the 1,650 mile return trip, pulling the 13’ Scamp, was made at 16.3 mpg. The return took four and a half days. We covered some serious mountains and drove through some serious windstorms. The trailer pulled well at the posted truck speed limit, mostly 60 or 65.
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Old 08-14-2010, 11:23 PM   #7
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I tow with a Liberty 2wd, 2006, 6 banger. I have the special model set up specifically for towing with a special rear end, all the coolers etc. It is rated at 5k. "Standard Libby has a 3500 lb rating.

I tugged my 17 foot Burro with it for 3 years at 3k lbs and currently tow a stick built with a dry weight of 1800.. haven't finished moving in yet, but will weigh it loaded soon.
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Old 08-15-2010, 11:45 AM   #8
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Just wondering how many out there are towing with jeeps. Makes, models, problems, pics?

Kevin
We have two vehicles we use to tow: '04 Dodge Dakota and '04 Jeep Liberty.
Both are 4X4 and have the same V6 engine.

The truck gets used more 'cause we can throw more stuff in back. It also has a smoother ride - longer wheel base.

The Jeep gets better mileage. It is set up with the factory tow package with a GTW of 5,000. If it were our only TV we would be happy.
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Old 08-15-2010, 02:49 PM   #9
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Love Jeeps

I've towed my Trillium with both of my Jeeps so far with no problems, 1994 Wrangler and 1952 Willys. At the moment I only have a photo of the Willys towing (parked in route) the U-Haul to post.
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Old 08-15-2010, 05:17 PM   #10
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Old 08-15-2010, 08:04 PM   #11
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We have a Jeep Commander and it does what we want. Tow of 5500 and a life time warrenty on the drive train. We usually haul 1200 pounds of work with us besides the 17 Casita.
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Old 08-16-2010, 07:57 AM   #12
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I tow our 16' Scamp SD with a '99 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo. It has the factory tow package (transmission cooler, class III hitch, 7-way 12v). There was no plug and play harness for a brake controller so I had to wire that. After subtracting about everything imaginable it still comes in at about 4,000 lbs. tow capacity. It tows beautifully and the ride is very comfortable!
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Old 08-18-2010, 10:40 PM   #13
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I tow my 77 14ft surfside with a jeep compass 5spd. so far no problems and very good economy. coming back from watchorn park with a quartering tailwind i got 27miles to the canadian gallon! with average conditions i get 22 to 24 on level ground.
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Old 08-18-2010, 11:11 PM   #14
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Dee and I have towed all our trailers with our Jeep. A 16' Scamp, 13' lil' Bigfoot, 17' Bigfoot, and now our 16' HILO. No problems at all. we made a 10,000 mile crosscountry trip with the lil' Bigfoot. Always gets good milage.
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Old 08-19-2010, 02:23 PM   #15
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I tow an Escape 17B with a Liberty CRD. That would be a diesel engine and I get a solid 18MPG/US when towing. It is a great combination, the trailer does not slow down that diesel.
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Old 09-07-2010, 10:40 AM   #16
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We use a small fleet of Comanche's for our 17" Quantum.

Previously an 89 shortbed, currently a 88 longbed, soon to split duty between a 91 shortbed and a 98 Dakota 5.2. All the MJ's have been 4.0, ax/15, 4x4.
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Old 09-09-2010, 09:28 PM   #17
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We tow our Scamp with a 2010 Wrangler 2 Door. My only complaint is that the short wheelbase of the Jeep and the Scamp makes it hard to back up, or maybe I just suck at it...

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Old 09-16-2010, 06:14 PM   #18
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nice setup...take your time and you will figure the backin.

thanks for posting the pic...
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Old 09-16-2010, 08:35 PM   #19
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My Scion xD only has a slightly longer wheelbase than a Wrangler, bur I find it a little goofy backing up, too. Having said that, my other trailers are easy to back up. I think it has to do with the Scamp blocking more of the view than my little cargo trailer, and the corners being rounded, which makes it a little harder to tell exactly which way it is pointed.

I take my 4x8 trailer to the landfill all the time, and I usually have to back up to two or three different dumpsters and have no problem. I am new to the Scamp, though... only had it a week now.
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We pull the 17foot Boler with a 98 Cherokee (non grand).. 4L straight six, 3.73 gears on 31 inch street tires. Truck has aftermarket bumpers and rocksliders (extra weight) and 6 inches of lift.. she does it juust fine. That being said, i'm re-gearing to 4.10 to match the weight (some of our big BC hills make me downshift to 2nd) and my wheeling tires (34x10.5) a bit better.

Here's a pic from when we picked it up, only a 6 inch drop hitch at the time!
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