Well I read through a ton of threads and already have a good Idea that needs to be done. I will be towing a 16x8x8 foot enclosed trailer with a racebike, generator, bed, and gear, in the back from time to time over the summer. Trailer is a tandem/torsion with dual axles w/brakes. total curbweight will be around 4000lbs max more like 3500... trailer empty is around 2k-2500 from what I found for specs from Haulmark on the net. I want to get it weighed to know for sure.
I have a fullsize 250 that will mainly do the brunt of the work but short trips to the track(60-80miles) I am hoping the xj will be able to handle it when the truck is not available. I put in a class 3 hitch and am now looking for someone to wire in a 7 plug with a controller. The jeep was not equipped with the tow package so I have nothing back there for lights.
My main concern is braking power... I figured with a controller/trailer brakes and a new vehicle brakes I'd be ok there... next is the swaying factor. Towed a 5500 vehicle (plus other crap) inside the trailer with the truck without a glitch. Friend towed it with his 1500 chevy with 4 bikes and riding in the passenger seat it didn't struggle one bit. I'm just wondering what stability will be like with the Jeep and a total weight of 3500-4000 lbs behind it.
I previously towed a 12 foot open single axle trailer(no brakes) with 3 bikes genie and gear without a problem with my old stock 250kmile XJ(88) approx 3k-3500 lbs weekly. That is all the light towing xj experience I have.
Towed this one around some country roads a bit with one bike in it and beside braking being shitty it was not too bad. Need new extended mirrors though! I will be traveling on I70 east and 25 south around 60mph at night.
Current Vehicle stats:
90xj 2 door
4 inch lift on 32's
40k miles on a recent motor swap out of a 96TJ
2 yo clutch/ 5 spd
Fluids replaced all the way around(Diffs/tranny/motor/brake/radiator)
Closed 3 core radiator swap w new pump
NEW joints all the way around(shaft and axle)
NEW brakes
Add a leafs under the lift springs.
Not sure what gearing it has from the fellow I bought it from but when it had 33's I would be doing approx 67 when speedo said 75(had aftermarket gears in it when I bought it)
I know this is not a recommended situation and figure I'll be in 4th most of the time, but am wondering if this is possible with my current setup. So my question for you guys:
1. Is this safe with brake controller
2. Too much length for such a short vehicle
I have a friend who towed a similar setup14x7x7 with his old ass 6 banger Toyota pickup all last season so I figured why not try it with the xj.
ALSO ANY RECOMMENDATIONS OF WHERE TO TAKE THIS THING TO HAVE IT WIRED FOR LIGHTS/BRAKES LOCALLY IN DENVER???
I'm willing to do it myself and am not too bad at wiring I just want to get it done right the first time around I hate fiddling with electronics when they are f'd up!
Appreciate all your help!!!!
Nik
I have a fullsize 250 that will mainly do the brunt of the work but short trips to the track(60-80miles) I am hoping the xj will be able to handle it when the truck is not available. I put in a class 3 hitch and am now looking for someone to wire in a 7 plug with a controller. The jeep was not equipped with the tow package so I have nothing back there for lights.
My main concern is braking power... I figured with a controller/trailer brakes and a new vehicle brakes I'd be ok there... next is the swaying factor. Towed a 5500 vehicle (plus other crap) inside the trailer with the truck without a glitch. Friend towed it with his 1500 chevy with 4 bikes and riding in the passenger seat it didn't struggle one bit. I'm just wondering what stability will be like with the Jeep and a total weight of 3500-4000 lbs behind it.
I previously towed a 12 foot open single axle trailer(no brakes) with 3 bikes genie and gear without a problem with my old stock 250kmile XJ(88) approx 3k-3500 lbs weekly. That is all the light towing xj experience I have.
Towed this one around some country roads a bit with one bike in it and beside braking being shitty it was not too bad. Need new extended mirrors though! I will be traveling on I70 east and 25 south around 60mph at night.
Current Vehicle stats:
90xj 2 door
4 inch lift on 32's
40k miles on a recent motor swap out of a 96TJ
2 yo clutch/ 5 spd
Fluids replaced all the way around(Diffs/tranny/motor/brake/radiator)
Closed 3 core radiator swap w new pump
NEW joints all the way around(shaft and axle)
NEW brakes
Add a leafs under the lift springs.
Not sure what gearing it has from the fellow I bought it from but when it had 33's I would be doing approx 67 when speedo said 75(had aftermarket gears in it when I bought it)
I know this is not a recommended situation and figure I'll be in 4th most of the time, but am wondering if this is possible with my current setup. So my question for you guys:
1. Is this safe with brake controller
2. Too much length for such a short vehicle
I have a friend who towed a similar setup14x7x7 with his old ass 6 banger Toyota pickup all last season so I figured why not try it with the xj.
ALSO ANY RECOMMENDATIONS OF WHERE TO TAKE THIS THING TO HAVE IT WIRED FOR LIGHTS/BRAKES LOCALLY IN DENVER???
I'm willing to do it myself and am not too bad at wiring I just want to get it done right the first time around I hate fiddling with electronics when they are f'd up!
Appreciate all your help!!!!
Nik