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Re: [GMCnet] I'm thinking about a Jeep CJ-5 as a towd [message #324487 is a reply to message #324481]

Sat, 30 September 2017 18:04

Ken Henderson

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Tim,

The Honda CRV, up until 2013, was very hard to beat as a toad (we've towed
a 1999 since new). It has adequate room, power, and fuel economy. The
behind-the-rear-set space is larger than on a Tracker, I believe. While
it's heavier than the Tracker or the Samurai, at about 3200#, we've never
had a problem towing it anywhere between Key West and Fairbanks. It can be
towed 4-down with its automatic transmission.

The CRV is not quiet or it would be our primary family car. Instead, it's
our everyday runabout with a bigger car for road trips. It goes everywhere
the GMC does (and has, at times, been the motive power for the out-of-gas,
stuck, or broken GMC).

Most importantly of all, SHE selected and loves it! :-)

Ken H.
Americus, GA
'76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI & EBL,
Manny Brakes & 1-Ton, Troy-Bilt APU, etc., etc., etc.
www.gmcwipersetc.com

On Sat, Sep 30, 2017 at 5:48 PM, Tim Taylor wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> I've read many of the towd threads and have been pondering it for a
> while. My desires for a towd are..
> lightweight can be towed 4 down (no room for a dolly) can fit a baby and
> a dog in the back seat Fun -- and looks, if not sexy, at least appropriate
> being towed behind a GMC Can double as second car for grocery getting and
> light runs around town
> ...
>
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		I'm thinking about a Jeep CJ-5 as a towd By: timthenomad on Sat, 30 September 2017 16:48
		Re: I'm thinking about a Jeep CJ-5 as a towd By: jhbridges on Sat, 30 September 2017 17:20
		Re: [GMCnet] I'm thinking about a Jeep CJ-5 as a towd By: Richard Denney on Sat, 30 September 2017 17:23
		Re: [GMCnet] I'm thinking about a Jeep CJ-5 as a towd By: James Hupy on Sat, 30 September 2017 17:27
		Re: [GMCnet] I'm thinking about a Jeep CJ-5 as a towd By: jimk on Sat, 30 September 2017 18:04
		Re: [GMCnet] I'm thinking about a Jeep CJ-5 as a towd By: Ken Henderson on Sat, 30 September 2017 18:04
		Re: I'm thinking about a Jeep CJ-5 as a towd By: timthenomad on Sat, 30 September 2017 19:19
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		Re: I'm thinking about a Jeep CJ-5 as a towd By: Hal StClair on Sat, 30 September 2017 23:22
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