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Re: Jeep “Death Wobble”
dubdub07 wrote: I have a Wrangler and a Cherokee, both have no issues as a TOAD. Cherokee is much nicer to tow and it is a 2016 with zero death wobble. I am not sure why it is important to show you booty and try and explain what "death wobble" is to everyone. The original (if such a thing) is an issue that stemmed from lifting Broncos, Jeeps, and trucks long, long time ago. The large tires provide a large amount of torque on the front suspension with anything that causes a tire to spin funny can create the wobble. The issue on the Cherokee has nothing to with death wobble. It is the lack of steer behind the motorhome and causes a hop as it goes back and forth. Death wobble on the lifted vehicles can actually be controlled with a stabilizer until it is too severe. Tire balance and/or worn components equals death wobble. It is a different think on the Cherokee, but who cares. I am glad Jeep/MOPAR decided to address it. WW Did you have the flat tow harness installed on the Cherokee or do you tow it as is?645Views0likes0CommentsRe: Caution About Buying a Car with Electronic Power Steering
Tripalot wrote: We tow a 2016 Jeep Cherokee Trail Hawk. We had a Mopar wiring harness installed (at our expense) to eliminate the possibility of "death wobble". We have towed the Jeep approx. 5000 km. with no problems. I just bought a Cherokee Overland to use a Toad in the future. I didn't know about the need for the flat tow harness. What does it actually do??? Thanks586Views0likes0CommentsRe: Caution About Buying a Car with Electronic Power Steering
Tripalot wrote: We tow a 2016 Jeep Cherokee Trail Hawk. We had a Mopar wiring harness installed (at our expense) to eliminate the possibility of "death wobble". We have towed the Jeep approx. 5000 km. with no problems. I just bought a Cherokee Overland to use a Toad in the future. I didn't know about the need for the flat tow harness. What does it actually do??? Thanks586Views0likes0CommentsRe: 4X4 for dingy towing
dubdub07 wrote: Two year old Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk. Makes a lot of sense, so it will probably be dismissed. I have a Wrangler I tow as well, but it is heavy and a beast. My little Trailhawk has ground clearance, good MPGs, and a great ride. A used one can be had for less that $20K. Follows my DP the best of anything I have towed. Used Toyotas and Wranglers suffer from the same thing; people want them (for whatever reason) and therefore drive the price up. Jeep makes its vehicles toad ready (ones with the proper transfer case), and even supports the consumer with fixes and questions. I hear a lot of things about government intervention, but if you want to see who receives subsidies, look no further than Toyota. WW Glad to hear the Cherokee works well, probably picking up a 2018 Limited or 2017 Overland tomorrow. Both have select drive-2 (I think its called). With the Neutral button.... I really like the Trail Hawk too.629Views0likes0CommentsRe: Long Bed vs. Short Bed for Towing 5th Wheel???
cummins2014 wrote: jorn wrote: Do not fall for the running myth that you *need* a slider hitch in a short bet; that’s anachronistic these days. Many news 5th wheels are designed to be pulled by short bed trucks. I can go to 90º fine with my combo. We went straight to the Ram MegaCab because that cab! :) I too have the Megacab, great towing truck, and the ride is just great. And yes, I went from a manual slider to the Andersen fixed hitch, never needed to use the slider. Andersen is the only way to go if a slider hitch is not needed. I would much rather have the Mega cab than the long bed but was also told that I would need a slider if I went that route. Sounds like that is not correct... Glad to hear!!!!!!! Is that the Andersen ultimate?4.7KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Toy Hauler with a good seating arrangement for home theater
Keystone Montana High Country 380 & 381 Toy Haulers. and Grand Design 374th and 376th models all have a small garage under the rear master bed large enough for a motorcycle or golf cart. https://www.granddesignrv.com/sites/default/files/floorplan/Media%20browser/Momentum376THGarage.gif https://www.granddesignrv.com/showroom/2018/toy-hauler/momentum/floorplans/376th1.7KViews0likes0CommentsRe: 2010-2012 Ram question
Me Again wrote: Forget the heavily smog'd pre DEF 6.7's and get a 2013 or newer RAM. Much better trucks and in 3500 you can get the Aisin tranny. (tranny dip stick on the drivers side of the engine) Chris I'm also looking at Rams and rigs, probably 2013 and up. Never had a 5th wheel and Interested in a Grand Design or Montana High Country, 41' or so, both are 15,000# plus. Any advice, pro or con on a manual trans,vs regular automatic or Aisin???177Views0likes0Comments
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