Newbie to towing with question
Well i tried to do as much background work as i could.We have a 2006 Jeep Liberty with a 5000lb towing capacity we are picking up are new TT on Saturday a 2014 Kodiak 200QB with a weight rating as equ...
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Hello Brox, Fellow Jeepster.
I, too, tow with a Liberty. But, we are comparing apples to oranges, because I have the diesel. I took my unit by the CAT scales, full of water, with the family, on my way to a campground. Granted, I only had the water full for weighing, and I never travel full of water. Anyways, I was 100lbs over GVW on the Jeep and I was 4400 on trailer if I recall.
Anyways, get the BEST WDH you can. Either the Equal-i-zer 4p or the Reese Dual Cam straightline. You will need it. I rented a 24 foot Amerilite before buying the Roo, and with a cheapo WDH, I was not a happy camper.
Another thing, change the tires. I am running P rated Hankook Dynapro ATM in 245/70R16 XL rated. But, if I was to do it again, I would get with LT245/70R16 in either Cooper Discover AT3 or Falken Wild Peaks.
If you are travelling flat, you should be able to do it. If you start doing hills, you will struggle. I have loads more power in my 2.8 diesel with the Green Diesel tune than you have in your 3.7. Best of luck. Any questions, feel free to PM me.
I, too, tow with a Liberty. But, we are comparing apples to oranges, because I have the diesel. I took my unit by the CAT scales, full of water, with the family, on my way to a campground. Granted, I only had the water full for weighing, and I never travel full of water. Anyways, I was 100lbs over GVW on the Jeep and I was 4400 on trailer if I recall.
Anyways, get the BEST WDH you can. Either the Equal-i-zer 4p or the Reese Dual Cam straightline. You will need it. I rented a 24 foot Amerilite before buying the Roo, and with a cheapo WDH, I was not a happy camper.
Another thing, change the tires. I am running P rated Hankook Dynapro ATM in 245/70R16 XL rated. But, if I was to do it again, I would get with LT245/70R16 in either Cooper Discover AT3 or Falken Wild Peaks.
If you are travelling flat, you should be able to do it. If you start doing hills, you will struggle. I have loads more power in my 2.8 diesel with the Green Diesel tune than you have in your 3.7. Best of luck. Any questions, feel free to PM me.
