Towing Question

rick lester · 12-12-2008, 06:07 PM

I finally got Dana talked into giving me her S-10, but the deal is a Jeep Grand Cherokee. I will be towing an open trailer. If I do buy a Jeep G.C., it will be a four door. I understand that almost anything can be used to tow with, brakes are one of the most important things to worry about. I'm thinking a 5.2 motor, but would a 4.0 be just as good? With advancments in trailer brake technology, I would be comfrotable towing with Jeep G.C., more wondering about if anybody tows with or did in the past with one of these. I did see a Chrysler Aspen (Dodge Dakota) towing an enclosed trailer to Gainsville last weekend and it looked quite stable, unlike the 1/2 ton Chevy towing an enclosed trailer on same weekend. I would prefer an at least a 3/4 ton long wheelbase, full frame chassis compared to unibody construction of the G.C. Any help would be apreciaitted. STOCKERS RULE!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rick.

12-12-2008, 06:07 PM	#1
rick lester Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Littlestown PA Posts: 163 Likes: 9 Liked 4 Times in 1 Post	Towing Question I finally got Dana talked into giving me her S-10, but the deal is a Jeep Grand Cherokee. I will be towing an open trailer. If I do buy a Jeep G.C., it will be a four door. I understand that almost anything can be used to tow with, brakes are one of the most important things to worry about. I'm thinking a 5.2 motor, but would a 4.0 be just as good? With advancments in trailer brake technology, I would be comfrotable towing with Jeep G.C., more wondering about if anybody tows with or did in the past with one of these. I did see a Chrysler Aspen (Dodge Dakota) towing an enclosed trailer to Gainsville last weekend and it looked quite stable, unlike the 1/2 ton Chevy towing an enclosed trailer on same weekend. I would prefer an at least a 3/4 ton long wheelbase, full frame chassis compared to unibody construction of the G.C. Any help would be apreciaitted. STOCKERS RULE!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rick.