Some Random Guy
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So, we messed up splitting up our stuff and now it looks like I need to have my wife tow my Jeep instead of putting it behind my Penske truck. She has experience moving small utility trailers cross country, and shorter moves with much bigger equipment from a previous job in NorCal. However, I want to make this as easy as possible on her. I'll be approaching my non-CDL limit with just the box truck and our stuff.
We're towing through the Cascades, Rocky's, and Appalachian's moving from Seattle to Richmond.
I'm already dropping down to Rubi sized tires, so the front axle will be secured with tire straps. I have axle straps for the rear to secure that axle. The trailer comes with axle chains that will be used as well.
So from here is where I get into unfamiliar territory. I've identified the following additional options:
1) Use chain binders to pull down rear end to minimize sway.
2) Also use winch to pull front end down to minimize sway.
3) Take out rear springs, then use chain binder on rear to firmly secure the rear of the Jeep to the trailer.
The tow vehicle has a towing capacity of 7,500 lbs and is a long wheel base diesel. My Jeep is a 2 door Sport, M/T, soft-top, but has some heavier sliders on it. Am I overthinking this out of concern for my wife? If this was a sedan or my Mustang, this would be a total non-issue for her. I've just never towed a lifted Jeep through the mountains on a trailer. It has a lot more suspension movement than any of our other vehicles.
I'm still toying with the idea of just putting it behind my Penske truck. It has a GCWR of 33,000 pounds that I'd be under by 2-5k, but I don't have a CDL (so 26k limit). Getting that heavy without a CDL, I'd be looking at similar mitigation of Jeep movement on the trailer.
We're towing through the Cascades, Rocky's, and Appalachian's moving from Seattle to Richmond.
I'm already dropping down to Rubi sized tires, so the front axle will be secured with tire straps. I have axle straps for the rear to secure that axle. The trailer comes with axle chains that will be used as well.
So from here is where I get into unfamiliar territory. I've identified the following additional options:
1) Use chain binders to pull down rear end to minimize sway.
2) Also use winch to pull front end down to minimize sway.
3) Take out rear springs, then use chain binder on rear to firmly secure the rear of the Jeep to the trailer.
The tow vehicle has a towing capacity of 7,500 lbs and is a long wheel base diesel. My Jeep is a 2 door Sport, M/T, soft-top, but has some heavier sliders on it. Am I overthinking this out of concern for my wife? If this was a sedan or my Mustang, this would be a total non-issue for her. I've just never towed a lifted Jeep through the mountains on a trailer. It has a lot more suspension movement than any of our other vehicles.
I'm still toying with the idea of just putting it behind my Penske truck. It has a GCWR of 33,000 pounds that I'd be under by 2-5k, but I don't have a CDL (so 26k limit). Getting that heavy without a CDL, I'd be looking at similar mitigation of Jeep movement on the trailer.
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