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ron_dittmer
Sep 26, 2013Explorer II
taigarazz wrote:A Jeep Wrangler is not considered light weight. Nor is the Jeep Liberty that we tow. Our 2006 Liberty 4x4 automatic weighs 4100 pounds. I think the Wrangler 2 door weighs the same, the 4-door Wrangler weighs more.
So for 4 wheel drive, 4 wheels down, 4 passenger capacity, and light weight, what fits the bill besides a Jeep Wrangler?
If going light weight <2500 pounds, you need to be looking at a Miata, MR2, Fit, Smart, etc. but many are 2-seaters. If you can get <2000 pounds, I believe you could legally get by without secondary braking for the tow vehicle. But don't take my word on it. We towed a 2000 MR2 Spyder that weighed 2200 pounds and we had no brake kit. I'd say it was marginal relying on the E350 to do all the braking.
The 2014 Chevy Spark with a 1.2L engine seems interesting with a curb weight of 2270-manual 2370-automatic but not sure if either version is towable.
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