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Re: Towing Grand Cherokee with Gas Ford V10
dodge guy wrote: We tow a 13 Ford Explorer 4WD. Weighs around 5k with 4 bikes and kayaks. I’ve towed into the Colorado Rockies and in the eastern mountains. The V-10 performs good, a tune from 5 star will make perform great! I towed out west without a tune and in the east with a tune. While the factory program does OK, the tune really wakes it up. You will know you have 5k lbs behind you, but it will pull it no problem. Always use the tow/haul mode towing or not. Thanks for the response. I am hesitant to tow that close to the limit to be honest, but figured I should get some others opinions before deciding how to proceed.656Views0likes0CommentsRe: Towing Grand Cherokee with Gas Ford V10
rk911 wrote: Wsm239 wrote: Hello. I am not new to towing 4 down but we are considering towing our 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4 down with our Thor Hurricane 34B with the Ford V10. Obviously the hitch is rated for 5,000lbs but the Jeep weighs around that amount too. We would be using a supplemental braking system. I am sure the coach can physically tow the vehicle but is it wise to go this close to the limit? A few years ago we towed a Chevy Cobalt so never had to worry about it. Are there other considerations/limitations - insurance for example? first, be certain that the hitch is rated at 5K. the amount of weight you can safely tow will be the lesser of the following: - The difference between the loaded weight of the MH and GCWR - The weight rating of the hitch - The weight rating of the towbar IMO, I would NOT tow the GC even assuming all of the above will permit you to. The advice I received back in '03 when we started to tow was to never tow at the max limit and instead tow at no more than 90% of max. You could likely push that to 95% and be OK. And depending on options your GC may come in at >5000-lbs. have you weighed it lately configured the way you would tow it? (stuff loaded in the back, X-gallons of gas, etc.) Don't trust the owner's manual or the sales critter for the curb weight. good travels whatever you decide to do. Thanks for the response. I weighed the Grand Cherokee this morning - it is 4,800lbs. Next I will weigh the MH in the spring when I get it out of winter storage and go from there. I do understand your point about towing close to the limit, I was already leaning that way but figured I should get some other opinions too.655Views0likes0CommentsRe: Towing Grand Cherokee with Gas Ford V10
wildtoad wrote: Hitch rating is only one factor to consider. Just because the hitch is rated 5k doesn’t mean you can tow that much. Your documentation should tell you what the GCWR - Gross Combined Weight Rating is which tells you the maximum weight of MH, contents, and towed vehicle your unit can support WITH supplemental braking. You should get your MH weighed as setup for hitting the road. Full fuel, full water, all contents you plan to take. Do the same for the Jeep especially if you’re going to cram stuff in it too. If your measured weights are under the GCWR you should be ok. Make sure you adjust the tire pressures on the mh to what the tire manufacturer’s tire chart says is needed to support the weight. Good info, thanks for the response.656Views0likes0CommentsTowing Grand Cherokee with Gas Ford V10
Hello. I am not new to towing 4 down but we are considering towing our 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4 down with our Thor Hurricane 34B with the Ford V10. Obviously the hitch is rated for 5,000lbs but the Jeep weighs around that amount too. We would be using a supplemental braking system. I am sure the coach can physically tow the vehicle but is it wise to go this close to the limit? A few years ago we towed a Chevy Cobalt so never had to worry about it. Are there other considerations/limitations - insurance for example?2.3KViews0likes8CommentsRe: Propane Tank Issues
Dutch_12078 wrote: After seeing the sample photo, as Doug said, it's the Safety Relief Valve. Below is a picture of what one typically looks like before it has tripped. Thanks, this is very helpful. Mine does not have the red insert that is shown on yours. It is possible the tank was overfilled. But would it empty completely if that was the case? Or would it just empty just enough to bring it to "normal"?611Views0likes0CommentsRe: Propane Tank Issues
dougrainer wrote: DO NOT fill the tank Completely, until you find the leak. Just pump a gallon or 2. Then use soapy water around ALL the fittings on the tank. The tank should have more than enough clearance to cawl under it to soak the bottom fittings. That bottom fitting is usually the tank valve relief. It SHOULD reset after it trips, but it may now be faulty. I would replace it if that is where the soapy water bubbles. If you only put a gallon or so in the tank, then bleeding it off by emptying the tank will not take long. The tank has to be empty of liquid and vapor to replace that valve. I would highly advise you to have a LP company replace the valve after you verify the problem. Doug Thanks, I did try the soapy water spray but no bubbles anywhere. I will for sure be hiring a licensed propane person to make any changes or repairs.612Views0likes0CommentsRe: Propane Tank Issues
Alan_Hepburn wrote: opnspaces wrote: But realistically you should be able to fill the tank, turn it on it's side, lean over and put your nose against the hole and take a sniff. If it's leaking you will know. Realistically, it's a bit of a project to turn the tank on it's side - it's installed pretty sturdily under the Class A motorhome... Agreed, I am not going to even try to flip it on its side!!! LOL!!!612Views0likes0CommentsRe: Propane Tank Issues
Thanks for the responses so far. This female threaded part I am referring to is on the underside of the propane tank itself and is recessed into the tank. Not a location that would be easily accessible for a temporary or permanent attachment of any sort of bbq or the likes. I am unable to upload a picture for some reason.611Views0likes0CommentsPropane Tank Issues
Hello. 2008 Thor Hurricane 34B. Our daughter has been living in it since the end of June while awaiting getting her own place. Had to fill the propane tank recently and within a day or two it was completely empty. Looked underneath I found a female threaded receptacle which obviously something fell out or was removed since the brass threads are “like new”. What exactly is this? A low point drain? Could this why the tank drained so quickly?4.8KViews0likes15Comments
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