Towing jeep 4 wheels down or on a trailer?
Anyone have advice on which is safer? Not experienced at this and not sure if trailers with brakes respond to my diesel air brakes. I know I can rig the jeep 4 wheels down with supplemental brakes sys...
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What kind of tires do you have on your Jeep?
Stock ones, or oversize?
If you have oversize tires, are they 32, 33, 34 or 35 inch? Those things get expensive.
Which would you rather wear out, the tires on your Jeep, or the tires on a trailer?
Yes, if you live in a state which requires annual registration renewal, that is an added expense. However, if you are lucky enough to live in a state like Montana, where ALL trailer get PERMANENT registration, you will never have to renew it.
As previously stated, you can back up a trailer. It is not recommended to back up a four down towed vehicle. Some folks say they do it. I tried it once, I will never do it again!
There are basically three choices for trailer brakes (at least for small trailers):
1. electric brakes, with a brake controller in the motorhome.
2. electric brakes, with the brake controller on the trailer tongue.
3. Hydraulic surge brakes
3A. Disc brakes
3B. Drum brakes
I have never seen air brakes on a small trailer.
Ultimately, the choice is yours. I have towed all three ways; four down, dolly, and trailer. there are advantages and disadvantages to each.
It probably does not need to be mentioned, but a Jeep can not be dolly towed, unless the rear driveshaft is removed.
Stock ones, or oversize?
If you have oversize tires, are they 32, 33, 34 or 35 inch? Those things get expensive.
Which would you rather wear out, the tires on your Jeep, or the tires on a trailer?
Yes, if you live in a state which requires annual registration renewal, that is an added expense. However, if you are lucky enough to live in a state like Montana, where ALL trailer get PERMANENT registration, you will never have to renew it.
As previously stated, you can back up a trailer. It is not recommended to back up a four down towed vehicle. Some folks say they do it. I tried it once, I will never do it again!
There are basically three choices for trailer brakes (at least for small trailers):
1. electric brakes, with a brake controller in the motorhome.
2. electric brakes, with the brake controller on the trailer tongue.
3. Hydraulic surge brakes
3A. Disc brakes
3B. Drum brakes
I have never seen air brakes on a small trailer.
Ultimately, the choice is yours. I have towed all three ways; four down, dolly, and trailer. there are advantages and disadvantages to each.
It probably does not need to be mentioned, but a Jeep can not be dolly towed, unless the rear driveshaft is removed.
