bfaber
Beaverton, OR
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So.. I'm already past the point of ordering the camper, I suppose this is more of a 'will I kill myself' post. 
I'm planning on towing a 17' Hi-lo with a Jeep Liberty, properly equipped to (ya ya, in 'theory') tow a 5000lb capacity item. I have no grandiose plans for 30% inclines and know to check the prevailing wind direction and speed, complete with shock-bolt crampons handy to immediately blast hold-downs into the highway should gusts be on the way.
'Will I kill myself or should I go back to the dealer and tell him to order the 15' hi-lo before its too late?
Thoughts?
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skipnchar
Topeka Kansas USA
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Wind will have VERY little effect on a HI LO or most any kind of expanding trailer. You COULD end up killing yourself but probably won't have anything to do with those two extra feet.
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SemperFiCop
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Welcome to the Forums!
Please provide more information:
What is Your Jeeps,
GVWR
GCWR
Max Tow Rating
Payload Capacity?
The Hi-lo's
GVWR
and
"Dry Weight"?
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bfaber
Beaverton, OR
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Jeep Liberty Limited with all Tow kit upgrades...
GVWR 4950
GCWR 4675
Max Tow Rating max trailer weight: 5000 lbs.
Payload Capacity? 1150 lbs
Hi-Lo 1709t
GVWR 3840 lbs
"Dry Weight"? 2497 lbs
SemperFiCop wrote:Welcome to the Forums!
Please provide more information:
What is Your Jeeps,
GVWR
GCWR
Max Tow Rating
Payload Capacity?
The Hi-lo's
GVWR
and
"Dry Weight"?
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skipnchar
Topeka Kansas USA
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I'd check those numbers. No way you can have a higher GVWR (maximum weight of the Jeep) than GCVWR (Maximum weight of Jeep AND trailer).
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bfaber
Beaverton, OR
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Wait.. no that can't be right..
Here's the full numbers for a 4x4, auto transmissition with tow kit.
3.7-Liter Engine
Transmission: 42RLE, Multi-speed auto
Axle Ratio (lbs.): 3.73
GVWR (lbs.): 5600
42RLE: 7400
Multi-speed auto: 10,100(b)
GAWR Front/Rear (lbs.): 2750/3150
Curb Weight, est.(a) (lbs.): 4115
Max. Tongue Weight(b) (lbs.): 750
Max. Trailer Weight(b) (lbs.): 5000
Max. Payload(c) (lbs.): 1150
Max. Cargo(d) (lbs.): 400
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Terryallan
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Don't sweat it. Good to go.
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sayby1campers
Rock Hill,SC
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Everything looks good! Please make sure you get some kind of anti-sway device. I drive a Liberty(company car); the short wheel base and hight center of gravity is like a wind sail during normal driving.
I can only imagine what it would be like w/trailer in tow, when a truck flies by you, or on a windy day.
Good luck and have fun camping!!
DW, DD(10y/o) and CoCo our Sharpei(wrinkle dog)
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Hornet28BHDS
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You'll have a fine setup! Make sure to get a WDH and Sway Control!
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jbeletti
Chicago (Streamwood), IL USA
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bfaber,
Using my 2003 Jeep Liberty Limited, I towed a TrailManor 3023 (23' closed) about 6,000 miles over the course of a single season. Not through the Rockies but through Smoky Mountains. I used a WDH (Equalizer brand) hitch and McKesh portable extended mirrors. I was barely within my max tow capacity of the Jeep. It worked. That was year 1 of RVing for me. Looking back over 5 seasons of RVing now, I may have went for a lighter RV to give me more margin for braking.
Your Jeep is rated much higher than mine was. I do not believe I had a tow package on it.
Best of luck,
Jim
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