crawldaddy
NAXJA Member # 1491
- Location
- Alameda, CA
Okay, I know the book says the XJ will tow 5000 LBS with a load equlaizing hitch and a trailer brake controller, but will it really work, or will the trailer toss the little car around?
My other tow vehicle is a full size Ford Club Wagon (Van) with all the toys, and it tows the "porta-party" trailer with no problem. The trailer does have a load equalizing attachment, and trailer brakes.
The trailer's gross weight is 5600 LBS, its empty weight is 3900 LBS.
I have four XJ's, and all have the towing package, but only two have class 3 hitches. they don't have brake controllers yet, and before I spend the $250 samoleans the trailer guys want to install one, I thought I would ask you all whether it's worth the money to upgrade.
Will the XJ really pull 5000 LBS safely?
Anyone know how to determine if the whole rig will be legal? (does it go by actual weight or gross weight?)
thanks,
crawldaddy
My other tow vehicle is a full size Ford Club Wagon (Van) with all the toys, and it tows the "porta-party" trailer with no problem. The trailer does have a load equalizing attachment, and trailer brakes.
The trailer's gross weight is 5600 LBS, its empty weight is 3900 LBS.
I have four XJ's, and all have the towing package, but only two have class 3 hitches. they don't have brake controllers yet, and before I spend the $250 samoleans the trailer guys want to install one, I thought I would ask you all whether it's worth the money to upgrade.
Will the XJ really pull 5000 LBS safely?
Anyone know how to determine if the whole rig will be legal? (does it go by actual weight or gross weight?)
thanks,
crawldaddy