Jeep Liberty Towing??

[marc515]

Friend of mine has a 2012 Jeep Liberty with a 5,000 LB Tow Capacity, (He doesn't have the factory tow package, but has installed a Class 3 Hitch) and is considering a Rockwood 1905 Mini lite.

Rockwood 1905 Mini lite Specs:
Dry Hitch Weight: 394 lbs.
Unloaded Vehicle Weight: 2,945 lbs.
GVWR: 3,894 lbs.
Exterior Length: 20'-4"
Exterior Height: 8'-9"
Exterior Width: 90"

The second option he is considering is a Jayco 1206 Pop up which has a GVWR of 3,450, and is 18'-8" in length.

Do any of you guys tow something similar, and how's it working?

Thank you

[Bumpyroad]

I tow an Ascend A171RD with my Highlander which is rated for 5,000 lbs. and the ascend is very similar to the rockwood. my limited towing so far is adequate. If I buy a new TV it probably will be a Tacoma with a little better rating. go for the rockwood IMHO.
bumpy

[Hammerhead]

Many Jeeps had different axle ratios along with a transmission cooler as part of the factory tow package so it's actual towing capacity may be around 3,500 lbs. I learned that the hard way back in 2002. 🙂

[donn0128]

You can go to the original post and hit the edit button. Wipe out all the text and insert an embarrased face. That should get the information wiped.

[marc515]

donn0128 wrote:
Hey marc,
Snce duplicate posts are against forum rules, you might want to delete one of them.

I Don't know how to delete posts, so I notified the moderator and asked hime to delete the other post, as I thought it should be in tow vehicles. Sorry for the confusion; we are now thinking the mini lite may be too much trailer for the Liberty, so he is now looking at the Jayco 1206.

[donn0128]

Hey marc,
Snce duplicate posts are against forum rules, you might want to delete one of them.