Class C - Jeep Wrangler Toad

[mike.t]

Originally Posted by A32Deuce

Haven't had a problem in 6 years parking with the trailer. Only,one CG in Fl. did I have to drop the trailer. Only 52 ft. Sober all in length. That's 84000 miles of travel and camping.

You are fortunate enough to be able to stay in RV parks that can commodate your length. Most class Cs never get close to that 52'. Remember we are talking class Cs. Congrats on 84K towing. Lot of towing

[A32Deuce]

Originally Posted by mike.t

You are fortunate enough to be able to stay in RV parks that can commodate your length. Most class Cs never get close to that 52'. Remember we are talking class Cs. Congrats on 84K towing. Lot of towing

Class c,is 32 ft. and trailer is 20 ft. , that's 52 ft. total length. The shortest pull through I have used was 55 ft. That was last month. 45 ft. Class A's and 45 ft. 5th wheels are only 7 ft. shorter then my total length.

[Jeepdriver]

A Jeep tows great 4 down. Mine is in excellent maintenance condition so no worries about that. And I don't want the we expense or the weight of a trailer. Of course IfI break it trailing I would have to rent a trailer. Things to consider.

[Jeepdriver]

Mike t,
I am with ya. I have found a few good tow bars on Texas Jeep Parts (Facebook group). I would be looking for a brake system. 2nd hand would find. Anyone ever used any of the wireless units? Might be Chinese junk. Surge brakes seem to work pretty good too. Things to consider. But first I would have to find A Class C without a rotted roof. With a nE450 chassis.

[JohnBoyToo]

Someone paused at the cost of a supplemental braking system....

It's a LOT cheaper than not stopping in an accident or IF the toad breaks away
AND, it's the law in many states...

We've tried the dolly and 4 down and vote 4 down if at all possbile

fyi, I've seen a lot of tow bars and brake systems on dfw's craigslist...
some even to the point of maybe getting them and selling mine

[CampDaven]

Originally Posted by JohnBoyToo

Someone paused at the cost of a supplemental braking system....

It's a LOT cheaper than not stopping in an accident or IF the toad breaks away
AND, it's the law in many states...

I stopped in time. The girl on the bicycle was not run over.
Anyone that doesn't have aux braking is messing with karma.
Be wise!

[mike.t]

Originally Posted by Jeepdriver

I don't think all the E-450 chassis have a 5000lb.tow hitch, do they. You would think the E-450 chassis could handle it. But I guess it depends on the frame extension. Probably not legal to just change out the hitch assembly.

One of the members here reminded about research There is a tag on the receiver mine says 7500 lbs.

[mike.t]

Originally Posted by Jeepdriver

Mike t,
I am with ya. I have found a few good tow bars on Texas Jeep Parts (Facebook group). I would be looking for a brake system. 2nd hand would find. Anyone ever used any of the wireless units? Might be Chinese junk. Surge brakes seem to work pretty good too. Things to consider. But first I would have to find A Class C without a rotted roof. With a nE450 chassis.

I looked for about a month and found a Brake Buddy for $500. They're out there

[mike.t]

Originally Posted by A32Deuce

Class c,is 32 ft. and trailer is 20 ft. , that's 52 ft. total length. The shortest pull through I have used was 55 ft. That was last month. 45 ft. Class A's and 45 ft. 5th wheels are only 7 ft. shorter then my total length.

Kudos on your maintenance of the trailer and MH. That is a lot of miles.

[A32Deuce]

Originally Posted by mike.t

Kudos on your maintenance of the trailer and MH. That is a lot of miles.

I am only on my third set of tires on the trailer and recalled second set on the MH. Best part is trailer is only 1700 lbs. empty.

[Jeepdriver]

Agreed. Want to be legal and safe.

[mike.t]

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