| Re: I'm thinking about a Jeep CJ-5 as a towd [message #324494 is a reply to message #324481] |
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lqqkatjon
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Registered: October 2010
Location: St. Cloud, MN
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Tim,
1st off the Vw thing. I have one in the garage and plan to tow it behind the gmc. Super light, and some of your comments are correct. Parts are very easy to find and most are inexpensive. It is not much different then any other VW.
I cant say a cj-5 is any
Different then a thing. Heat is poor, they are drafty, and noisy. They are also not the best freeway cruiser, as the older suspension, and the short wheelbase can make it a handful at high speeds. Both the thing and the cj's have the cool factor.
A tj jeep has a bit better wheel base, and on road driving ability. I towd one for a year and it made a fun towd. I went for the thing because it is lighter and something I have always wanted.
Jeeps And vw's are nice because easy tow bars and wiring.
I am currently towing a 99 crv. It sure is a practicle towd, heat, a/C. Automatic, hauls 4 people easily. It is probably the same weight as a cj, and is a little lighter then a tj jeep. The jeep axles, frame and running gear add up the weight.
Lighter is always better, but there are trade off's. You should always think about brakes, and most states legally require brakes on 3000 pound towds. I would personally want brakes on anything over 2500 pounds behind the gmc.
Jon Roche
75 palm beach
EBL EFI, manny headers, Micro Level, rebuilt most of coach now.
St. Cloud, MN
http://lqqkatjon.blogspot.com/
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