Sh'Boogie

I am wondering if an XJ with the UHaul tow package, 1994, 4.0L, in good shape could tow this:

http://rockies.craigslist.org/rvs/5536630586.html

Like, I know what the manual says. But for realsies. Thanks!

dans98xj

I don't see why it shouldn't. I would look at the weight of the trailer and compare it to what the Cherokee can pull. You also must take into account that it is going to be loaded with other stuff as well. Are you going to be pulling it around Colorado? If you are you might want to look are possibly re-gearing to a slightly lower gear to help with the mountains and higher altitude. Definitely make sure that you cooling system is up to the challenge as well, look at a heavy duty trans cooler if not already installed. With the right setup our Cherokees can pull quite a bit of weight with no problem.

andrewmp6

North star still makes campers you could email them and ask if they know the weight of it.

Fred/N0AZZ

Sometimes its not the question of can you do something its more "Should I do This". The XJ's weren't really made for trailer towing due to engine size, cooling, brakes, lack of a full frame but some are pushed into service for it anyway.

Sh'Boogie

Hey does anyone have an answer to the question that I asked. I didn't ask what the specs are. I know that. I didn't ask for opinions. I asked whether anyone knows (as in, has actual ****ing experience) towing something like this. If so, please share. If not, please shut the **** up.

PNWjeeper

**** just got real.

Lowrange2

You come in here asking a dumbass question with limited information and have the nerve to get *****y when people answer the half assed question you asked?

**** you.

cramitthefrog

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askingxforxit

That's a quick way to get your dumb *** banned. Friggen noobs. Maybe he should ask the same question over at pirate4x4 lol

odgreen

In the running for one of the shortest memberships on c.f..

extrashaky

The stupid thing is that dans98xj actually answered his question quite well, and he still threw a tantrum. I think he might need some medicine.

andrewmp6

Ok you gave us no specs like what class trailer hitch you have or even the weight of said trailer,How far your gonna tow it and will you see and big hills or mountain roads.Or have you ever towed anything or know how to back up a trailer?This is a public forum if you can not act like a adult in this day and age please don't come back and ride the bus.

dans98xj

I thought I answered it well.

caged

he states that his jeep has a uhaul trailer hitch, so likely no trans cooler unless they added one at the time of the uhaul hitch addition.

also, the craigslist ad appears to be in the rockies, so even if he lives in kansas, there's still mountain hills he will have to drive to get it to flat ground.

the xj can/should safely tow up to 5000 lbs, but if it's near that mark, i would make sure the jeep is equipped with trailer brake module and anti-sway bars/distribution hitch.

if it's an older xj with single brake booster diaphram, i would upgrade to a newer dual diaphragm booster to help in the braking department.

as for the 4L, that should be plenty of juice to pull it. if he lives in the mountains, maybe swap out the axles or gears to at least 4.10s.

otherwise, have at er. i've seen smaller vehicles towing same size trailers and possibly even bigger. but i live on flat ground.

no trailer brakes, i wouldn't tow it anywhere in the mountains.


hope he/she at least reads these comments and maybe even hang around, sounds like he/she can learn a lot from us guys here.

plus it sounds like he/she has a little spunk. that could be a good thing here, not afraid to tell some people to stfu. haha


and dan, yes, i think you did a great job answering his question as well.

andrewmp6

Over 3k you need trailer brakes.