Newbie towing question posting again
So i have towed the TT with the Liberty in 20-30mph winds and down pour rain home and also towed it to go camping this weekend in 20-30mph gust and home on a calm day.The liberty did great imo no sway...
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Yes, the Cherokee will be better and you'll have the added benefit of not putting on 1000 extra "virtual" miles towing with the Liberty everytime you go camping. The "virtual" miles come from the added wear and tear on the vehicle that is not designed to pull that kind of weight. Back in the day when gasoline wasn't like paying a second mortgage, vehicles were heavier and had bigger engines. Those vehicles were more suited to towing a larger weight without the stress on components or a monocoque frame.
I read constantly on this Forum about smaller vehicles "towing fine" and usually there is a minimal qualification like "I'm pulling uphill at 4000+ RPM " or "I'm going at 50 MPH". Sometimes, there is no qualifier, the owner isn't concerned about drivetrain components or doesn't care about speed, they just pull along and only remember "it's like it's not even back there" when up to speed or going downhill. Towing puts additional stress on the vehicle and that stress on a smaller vehicle may prove to be too much. After this, it's the safety aspect and I'm not going there, there is just too much minimization going on to have a fruitful discussion.
Good luck with whatever you choose and remember to baby your vehicle, no matter what size.
I read constantly on this Forum about smaller vehicles "towing fine" and usually there is a minimal qualification like "I'm pulling uphill at 4000+ RPM " or "I'm going at 50 MPH". Sometimes, there is no qualifier, the owner isn't concerned about drivetrain components or doesn't care about speed, they just pull along and only remember "it's like it's not even back there" when up to speed or going downhill. Towing puts additional stress on the vehicle and that stress on a smaller vehicle may prove to be too much. After this, it's the safety aspect and I'm not going there, there is just too much minimization going on to have a fruitful discussion.
Good luck with whatever you choose and remember to baby your vehicle, no matter what size.
