LOST JEEPS
http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/

Pics of the trailer I tow
http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=67056		 Page 1 of 1
Author:  kissfan79 [ Fri May 25, 2012 10:30 am ]
Post subject:  Pics of the trailer I tow
Hey guys...
A while back there was a topic about what folks tow with their CRD. I finally had a chance to get a couple of pic of the trailer I tow with my CRD after I got off the scales at a truck stop. The trailer is 7.5' wide by 16" long with the tongue. It is a concession trailer so I knew it was going to be heavy when it was loaded and ready for a festival but I wanted to hit some scales to verify. As it sits in the pics hooked up to the Jeep.....5100 pounds.
Pic of the Jeep and trailer:
Image
Pic of the hitch:
Image
Pic of the Jeep to see how much sag there is from the tonque weight:
Image
And this is what it looks like when it is in place and all set up:
Image

It tows pretty nicely as long as the weight is balaced right inside with all of the stock product in it. The cool thing was that I avereaged 19.7 MPG (according to the EVIC) towing it to the truck stop. Normally I get around 18 MPG pulling it. I'm seriously considering adding a weight distributing hitch if for no other reason that to cover myself in the event of an accident. I'd hate to have to explain to someone why I wasn't using one when it says I need to in the manual for that kind of weight.

Jim
Author:  kissfan79 [ Fri May 25, 2012 11:13 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Pics of the trailer I tow
Here is a better pic of the Jeep and the trailer. I was able to take this one straight from the side rather than at an angle. This was from a couple of weeks earlier. The trailer was a bit lighter but still prolly pushing 4600 pounds.

Image

Jim
Author:  Megalos [ Sat May 26, 2012 5:23 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Pics of the trailer I tow
You must be the favorite member to show up at any meet & greet!!! As long as you bring and set up the trailer. :-)r
Author:  sota [ Sat May 26, 2012 6:37 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Pics of the trailer I tow
while the weight distribution addon will help you could just start at the rear suspension and add in the coilover shock helper srping kit monroe sells.
Author:  ChooChooman74 [ Sat May 26, 2012 6:51 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Pics of the trailer I tow
Less than $90 at etrailer gets you air bags.

Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Tapatalk 2
Author:  kissfan79 [ Tue May 29, 2012 11:21 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Pics of the trailer I tow
Thanks for the relpies. I'll definately look into both of those options as well as some tires that are a bit more stout. I'm running stock size BF Goodrich Long Trail T/A's that have been great tires but im looking at some that have a higher load rating as it is almost time to replace them. Are either the air bags or the shock helper springs difficult to install? I was reading about the spring air bags once and I thought I recalled it saying something about some cutting in the installation process.
Never thought about the meet and greet but if there ever is one in this area.....funnel cakes baby :pepper: At least we'd have some refreshments :P .

Jim
Author:  sota [ Tue May 29, 2012 12:34 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Pics of the trailer I tow
the monroe shocks w/ helper springs are no harder to install than any other set of shocks on this vehicle.
Author:  dieseldoesit [ Tue May 29, 2012 4:05 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Pics of the trailer I tow
2 funnel cakes please!!
Page 1 of 1 All times are UTC - 5 hours [ DST ]
Powered by phpBB © 2000, 2002, 2005, 2007 phpBB Group
http://www.phpbb.com/