| Re: I'm thinking about a Jeep CJ-5 as a towd [message #324540 is a reply to message #324481] |
Mon, 02 October 2017 11:48   |
habbyguy
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Location: Mesa, AZ
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If you're considering a Jeep, don't rule out the humble XJ Cherokee, preferably a 96+ model. They'll go pretty much anywhere a CJ will (with a lift), and are a LOT more comfortable and utilitarian (I've had both, and loved them both). The XJ Cherokee (not the Grand Cherokee) is only a few hundred pounds heavier than the CJ, and for that you get a LOT more comfort (aka being able to recognize the song on the radio instead of losing it to the wind and flapping fabric noise), much greater storage space that can't be accessed by anyone with a pocketknife, and greater safety. If off-roading is part of your thing, then it's cheap and easy to lift an XJ a few inches, and maybe throw on a set of 31" tires. It's got a real transfer case, so is a great tow vehicle. If you can find a 5-speed, they also get reasonably good mileage.
I also had one of the Suzuki Vitaras in Australia - a five speed "long" wheelbase tintop that was a great little car - would get an honest 30mpg at highway speeds, and was reasonably good off-road (hindered only by the independent suspension up front). I'd buy one for a towd in a second, but the weight savings over my well-sorted Cherokee just wouldn't make it worthwhile.
Mark Hickey
Mesa, AZ
1978 Royale Center Kitchen
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