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| Tow'd - Jeep Compass Sport [message #265155] |
Thu, 30 October 2014 20:37  |
Who_dun_it
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We will try again - is anyone towing one of these or had any experience with one?
Thanks
Les
T.O. CA
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| Re: Tow'd - Jeep Compass Sport [message #265157 is a reply to message #265155] |
Thu, 30 October 2014 20:56  |
Neal Krisher
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I have not towed one but is there anything specific you are trying to find out?
"Life has no instruction manual. Parts and labor can be impossible to find. Many go down the road with parts that are in need of service. A breakdown is eventual."
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| Re: Tow'd - Jeep Compass Sport [message #265158 is a reply to message #265155] |
Thu, 30 October 2014 21:06 |
Carl S.
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If you can get a hold of an owner's manual, it should tell you the specifics. Absent of that, the FMCA puts out a towing guide every year and should have the info you are looking for in that.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: Tow'd - Jeep Compass Sport [message #265183 is a reply to message #265155] |
Fri, 31 October 2014 10:29 |
jhbridges
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We looked at the Compass, but ended up with the Soul, the Kia being several hundred pounds lighter and for the stuff I carry in it occasionally, easier to load and with more room. I haul a large dog, grooming table, knockdown crate, and fairly large tack box. It all fits in with the back seats folded down, soft suitacse fits behind the rear seats in the depression there. If I go to Albuquerque with the BWD along, I'm toying with taking at least the front passenger seat out, as I used to do with the Jettas.
I found I can get a new Stehl dolly for about what it will cost me for a towbar and baseplate, so I'm leaning in that direction. Blue Ox doesn't offer an adapter to adapt their baseplate to my towbar. The dolly is kinda cumbersome, but offers a bit more flexibility.
--johnny
Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell
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| Re: [GMCnet] Tow'd - Jeep Compass Sport [message #265192 is a reply to message #265185] |
Fri, 31 October 2014 12:20 |
Neal Krisher
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Mr ERFisher wrote on Fri, 31 October 2014 10:30One of what ??
A Jeep Compass.
"Life has no instruction manual. Parts and labor can be impossible to find. Many go down the road with parts that are in need of service. A breakdown is eventual."
1975 26', TZE165V100301 Project/Driver
1977 26' TZE167V100439 Parts unit
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| Re: [GMCnet] Tow'd - Jeep Compass Sport [message #265211 is a reply to message #265183] |
Fri, 31 October 2014 17:47 |
k2gkk
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Hi, Johnny!
Take a look at this one. Special at $1,199 ending today!
(http://cartowdolly.com/)
I'm also looking at Kia Soul as an eventual towd and I really think this would be a great way to go!
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> Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2014 09:29:35 -0600
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> From: jhbridges@ymail.com
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Tow'd - Jeep Compass Sport
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> We looked at the Compass, but ended up with the Soul, the Kia being several hundred pounds lighter and for the stuff I carry in it occasionally,
> easier to load and with more room. I haul a large dog, grooming table, knockdown crate, and fairly large tack box. It all fits in with the back
> seats folded down, soft suitacse fits behind the rear seats in the depression there. If I go to Albuquerque with the BWD along, I'm toying with
> taking at least the front passenger seat out, as I used to do with the Jettas.
>
> I found I can get a new Stehl dolly for about what it will cost me for a towbar and baseplate, so I'm leaning in that direction. Blue Ox doesn't
> offer an adapter to adapt their baseplate to my towbar. The dolly is kinda cumbersome, but offers a bit more flexibility.
>
> --johnny
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> --
> '76 23' transmode Norris upfit
> Braselton, Ga.
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| Re: Tow'd - Jeep Compass Sport [message #265213 is a reply to message #265155] |
Fri, 31 October 2014 18:06 |
jhbridges
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The Stehl is available for 825 plus tax n tip, and is more than adequate for the Kia. Anent the Soul, I find the smaller engine totally enough for the shift - it - yourself version. The base 'no options' one I bought comes with A/C, power windows and locks, a basic (mpg, two trip meters, temperature) computer, variable ratio power steering, power discs all around, six speaker stereo/CD, traction control, and fold down seats. It lacks only a cruise control, which requires a somewhat expensive option package which includes a radio upgrade and controls on the steering wheel among others. The Rostra aftermarket cruise is less than 300 scoots on Ebay and installs in less than 30 minutes. I believe I can fit a couple of LED lights behind a pair of reflectors in the back bumper, and wire them to the dolly harness. Hidden stop/turn/tail lights for towing without getting into the car light wiring as I had to do with the last Jetta. I bought this one (2012) off the local dealer, a guy I know vaguely had traded it for an Optima for his daughter to take to college. this one has some remaining mileage on the 60K powertrain warranty, the newer ones have 100K warranty.
Relative to the Compass, however, the Kia is in demand and hence isn't being greatly discounted. The Jeep can be had for a substantial reduction off list if one looks around.
--johnny
Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell
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| Re: [GMCnet] Tow'd - Jeep Compass Sport [message #265225 is a reply to message #265205] |
Fri, 31 October 2014 22:05 |
rvanwin
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[quote title=Who_dun_it wrote on Fri, 31 October 2014 15:05]Margie Van Winkle wrote on Fri, 31 October 2014 10:44We are waiting for the compact Jeep Renegade to be available next year.
Is this the vehicle that will be on the Fiat platform and will sell worldwide?
Les
Yes. It should be available by the end of the year. The Trail Hawk model should be towable 4 wheels down. Not sure about the weight. We towed a Jeep Wrangler for a couple of years. It towed well but I thought it was a bit heavy - nearly 4000 lbs. I now tow a Sidekick. I waiting to find out how much the Renegade will weigh. Hoping it comes in around 3000 lbs or less.
Randy & Margie
'77 Eleganza II '403'
Battlefield, MO
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| Re: [GMCnet] Tow'd - Jeep Compass Sport [message #265248 is a reply to message #265225] |
Sat, 01 November 2014 11:03 |
Who_dun_it
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[quote title=rvanwin wrote on Fri, 31 October 2014 20:05]Who_dun_it wrote on Fri, 31 October 2014 15:05Margie Van Winkle wrote on Fri, 31 October 2014 10:44We are waiting for the compact Jeep Renegade to be available next year.
Is this the vehicle that will be on the Fiat platform and will sell worldwide?
Les
Yes. It should be available by the end of the year. The Trail Hawk model should be towable 4 wheels down. Not sure about the weight. We towed a Jeep Wrangler for a couple of years. It towed well but I thought it was a bit heavy - nearly 4000 lbs. I now tow a Sidekick. I waiting to find out how much the Renegade will weigh. Hoping it comes in around 3000 lbs or less.
Thank you
Les
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