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[MultiScuf]

I figured I'll just make 1 thread with multiple questions. Instead posting something everyday an clog up the fourms.

[MultiScuf]

So what are the Best Tow/Trailer Combo out there an Go

[GPP33]

How much do you have to spend? How often will you be towing, will it be your dd, where will you be towing from/to and how impatient are you?

[MultiScuf]

I am pretty patient Looking at 2002-2009 Dodge Ram(I like the look)2500 4drs
Well Right now it all come down to do I keep the TJ or get JKU(There is one down in Text for jeep built by friend I may grab)

[MultiScuf]

Would rather Daily over the TJ of that helps
(I like the look Nissan Titian an the Toyota Tundra)
4dr is must an would prefer a 2500 or 3500

[GPP33]

Are you drunk? Stay on track son. A Titan and Tundra have nothing to do with daily driving your TJ and they are both half tons, not a 2500 or 3500. For towing a TJ a half ton will work fine, you probably won't get double digit mpg while towing and it'll take you a couple extra minutes to get over the mountain passes. The trade off though is that unless you tow a lot (ie just about every weekend) you'll save a bunch of cash, assuming that 2500 or 3500 option is a diesel. Since you'll probably end up DDing the big truck (even though you don't want to) a gasser would be better there as well.

I DD my 03 dodge 3500 6spd oil burner and have zero issues with it so don't write it off. That said an auto 1/2 ton is just a lot easier to drive, I know I wouldn't be happy towing with one though as I'd be right at or above max tow capacity and I'm generally impatient when it comes having to be the first one to the top of the pass (I'm working on that though).

in regards to a trailer my two pieces of advice are a) buy one in very good condition, you'll pay more up front but trailer maintenance isn't cheap and you don't want someone's neglected problem child, and b) price storage if you can't keep it at your house. I have plenty of room but my stupid HOA thinks it'll degrade home values so to storage it goes. I'm getting kicked out of my friends place who's giving me a screaming deal and looking at storage lot prices has me considering just selling the thing and renting when I need to tow.

[ColoJeeper]

You also need to decide the size and capacity of the trailer that you want:

16 Ft
18 Ft
18 Ft with dovetail
3500 Lb axles
7000 Lb axles
Trailer brakes on one axle
trailer brakes on both axles
Brake controller for tow vehicle
Ramp storage vs fold down ramps
Room for toolbox/parts box on bed/tongue
Wood bed
Steel bed
Aluminum
Tiedowns
Stake rails on the side for additional use with racks on the sides
regular fenders
drive over fenders

Think about what you want and what you are going to use it for...

[ExplorerTom]

From my experience, storage will run $30-$45 per month at the places I checked around the Littleton area when I was storing a trailer. The further south you go, the cheaper the storage prices.

[MultiScuf]

ColoJeeper previously posted:

[ExplorerTom]

So you're looking to tow 2 Jeeps at once?

[ColoJeeper]

MultiScuf previously posted:

[Rick]

hmmmm

[MultiScuf]

ColoJeeper previously posted:

[MultiScuf]

ExplorerTom previously posted:

[FINOCJ]

Obviously has limitations, but have you considered flat towing your jeep (assuming you might be considering running the TJ as opposed to a full-on rock buggy)? Can't tow multiple vehicles, and if you brake something at the wheel hub (or an axle if not full floating) then a trailer is the only way to get it home without repair. Its certainly not the solution for everyone, and can put some additional wear on certain parts, but driveshafts are pretty easy to disconnect and you can tow it pretty easily. Don't need a trailer so that saves some expense, as well as no need to store the trailer, and can tow with a smaller vehicle as there is no toungue weight on the towing vehicle. Of course, its still needs to be able to pull it safely and STOP it safely as well. If you have recovery shackle mounts on front bumper, the tow bar connection can be made where the shackle pin goes. Just another option to cloud your thoughts... Of course if you are considering DDing the TJ, then not sure why you would want or need to tow it anywhere...

FWIW I flat tow my old jeep (only about 2500lbs) with my Tacoma (DD) quite comfortably - but I am not the first one through Eisenhower tunnel, and keep it well under speed on the downhills.

[GPP33]

Can you please start proof reading your posts?

Towing 2 rigs puts you in a different world. Can be done with a 3/4 ton gasser and a bumper pull but I wouldn't do it nor would I suggest you try.

[MultiScuf]

But I can get away with towing 1 with the right truck bumper? Would Gas or Diesel be better.

[xaza]

You should use google and narrow down your search. It is everywhere the benefits between diesel and gas, towing capabilities and such. You keep asking us to tell you what you want because you have no clue. You are going in fifteen different directions making it really impossible to help you. You have been reminded numerous times that your rig is more capable than you but you are more concerned with a bigger and badder rig because it is easier than learning how to wheel what you got.

here a link
https://encrypted.google.com/

[MultiScuf]

I am set 3 options... First Option got shot down... Second we are chatting about currently. An the Third to go pick up JKu an build that either from scratch or pick something up

[MultiScuf]

Either way I looking for something with more space than my TJ work want in 4dr for taking clients around/wheeling its,really hard to have 2 clients in the tj an bring food an other need stuff