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djtalon

08-05-2005 08:41 AM

tow vehicle

can i tow a 32 foot hustler/fountain with a jeep crand cherokee with a V8?

thanks

SHAWNA

08-05-2005 08:57 AM

Re: tow vehicle

You Can Do It Around Town, But You'll Kill It On A Long Haul! Pulling A Big Boat Out Of The "drink" With A Jeep Will Require 4-wheel Low.

GoCiggie31

08-05-2005 08:59 AM

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I tried to tow a wellcraft nova(6klbs) with a Grand and just about lost it on the 1st sweeping turn on a freeway. It pulled like a tractor at the launch ramp but wheelbase is too short in the Jeep, and the boat/trailer pushed the jeep around like a toy when a semi would pass-NOT advisable. Sold it and got a 1ton Ford.

Slick02

08-05-2005 09:10 AM

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Not safely,,,at least past the end of your driveway.

berns29scarab

08-05-2005 09:33 AM

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not a chance

damdonzi

08-05-2005 09:44 AM

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Nope.

wananewboat

08-05-2005 04:17 PM

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You can tow it, just not close to me. :eek:

Dock Holiday

08-05-2005 04:32 PM

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Bad Idea

Back when we had our Baja 272 I had a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V-8.

It did not like the 272 at all which weighed in around 6000 lbs on the trailer.

The wheel base is TOO short, the mirrors will not allow you to see what is behind you and there were not enough brakes.

You need a 3/4 ton something to safely tow that size boat.

eyezlee

08-05-2005 04:58 PM

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All these guys know what they are saying. DON'T IGNORE THIS ADVISE.

ChrisK

08-05-2005 06:23 PM

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as stated.. you CAN tow it.. but dont do it near me please!

t500hps

08-05-2005 09:29 PM

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I figure you could tow it once......but it'll take several months for the Ins. claim to be paid if you survive the aftermath.

dykstra

08-06-2005 10:04 AM

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no way

Boomer 880

08-06-2005 04:35 PM

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No! Not safe!

puder

08-06-2005 11:58 PM

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i've go a cheap dually for sale!

CMG	08-07-2005 09:19 AM

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no f'n way!

Sydwayz

08-07-2005 07:29 PM

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The wheelbase on that Jeep is way too short to handle that weight. It will push you all over the place, not to mention the suspension, hitch, brakes, and drivetrain will never control that load, especially in an emergency. You need a minimum 3/4 ton for anything over a 25/26 performance boat (more than 7000-7500 lbs. total weight towed, boat, trailer, fuel, gear, coolers, people).

CMG	08-07-2005 08:01 PM

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1st time you round a corner in the rain and even think about touching the brakes....it will not go well.

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