Travel Trailer Tow questions
My wife and I have been thinking about trading in our 2012 Palomino Yearling 4100 popup camper for a travel trailer. We know what floorplan we want in a travel trailer and have been researching variou...
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1st off, I would like to thank and congratulate you on doing your homework. You're doing good. 2nd, don't underestimate the Pentastar V6. It isn't a Hemi, but it will do the job at an easier pace. Does your JGC have the 8 Speed or 6 Speed transmission? The Car and Driver test shows it has the 8. I have the 8 in my EcoDiesel Ram, and it is awesome.
I was towing with a Jeep Liberty with a 4 cylinder diesel. It got the job done, but it was a handful. Your JGC is a bit more vehicle than my Liberty, and staying small is a good choice, especially for novices. I had many years of towing beforehand when I got back into camping, so towing with the Jeep was OK for me.
One thing I do suggest is a good Weight Distribution Hitch with Sway Control. I will suggest the Equal-i-zer 4 Point system. It is easy to setup for novices and does a great job.
1st off, I would like to thank and congratulate you on doing your homework. You're doing good. 2nd, don't underestimate the Pentastar V6. It isn't a Hemi, but it will do the job at an easier pace. Does your JGC have the 8 Speed or 6 Speed transmission? The Car and Driver test shows it has the 8. I have the 8 in my EcoDiesel Ram, and it is awesome.
I was towing with a Jeep Liberty with a 4 cylinder diesel. It got the job done, but it was a handful. Your JGC is a bit more vehicle than my Liberty, and staying small is a good choice, especially for novices. I had many years of towing beforehand when I got back into camping, so towing with the Jeep was OK for me.
One thing I do suggest is a good Weight Distribution Hitch with Sway Control. I will suggest the Equal-i-zer 4 Point system. It is easy to setup for novices and does a great job.
