towing
04-24-2019, 01:24 PM
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04-24-2019, 08:47 PM
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Thank you, sleeper for that reply. Outfitting the panel for convertible sleeper for short overnght stays. But wanted to tow a teardrop camper My Grand Cherokee will pull fine, and the fuel consumption on my straight 6 is a killer....
04-26-2019, 08:40 PM
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Thank you, sleeper for that reply. You're welcome. Outfitting the panel for convertible sleeper for short overnght stays. Understood. But wanted to tow a teardrop camper My Grand Cherokee will pull fine, and the fuel consumption on my straight 6 is a killer.... IIRC there was a member who did pull a teardrop here. No issuers. They aren't that heavy TIKO.
04-26-2019, 09:14 PM
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Don't go driving down the road in windy conditions or ever have a panic stop going down a hill. The nice Trooper will check the weight. Sure, it can pull 1200LB, can it stop 1200LB?
The answer is it cannot LEGALLY pull 1200 lb.
The answer is it cannot LEGALLY pull 1200 lb.
04-26-2019, 09:39 PM
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Donbrew
...point taken..and I have seen 1/2 ton pickups pulling large loads. My choice if I go that way, I do take personal responsibility for my actions.
Will look for more info on this thread. Right now, still In Idea stage.
...point taken..and I have seen 1/2 ton pickups pulling large loads. My choice if I go that way, I do take personal responsibility for my actions.
Will look for more info on this thread. Right now, still In Idea stage.
05-02-2019, 08:28 AM
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Reading this through I came up with these thoughts...
You are looking at on the wrong end for towing. Put a tow bar on the front (if a manual tranny) and haul the HHR with a proper tow rig.
Convert/modify the inside for the overnight stay sleeping area. In essence hauling a trailer with the potential to be the second vehicle in case the tow rig breaks down.
I know, crazy talk. I'm surprised I don't see any HHR being towed behind the big RV's I see on the interstate. It would be a good choice I'd think.
You are looking at on the wrong end for towing. Put a tow bar on the front (if a manual tranny) and haul the HHR with a proper tow rig.
Convert/modify the inside for the overnight stay sleeping area. In essence hauling a trailer with the potential to be the second vehicle in case the tow rig breaks down.
I know, crazy talk. I'm surprised I don't see any HHR being towed behind the big RV's I see on the interstate. It would be a good choice I'd think.