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07-13-2014, 07:13 PM
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2006 Jeep Liberty CRD towing our 2005 3124KS
First trip out heading south on NY Rt38 just south of Dryden NY
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07-13-2014, 07:33 PM
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TrailManor Master
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looks grt ,
have fun and send more pictures
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RANDY & VICKIE
2003 3124 KS
TV 02 AVALANCHE 2500 4X4 8.1L
W/ PRODIGY B.C.,MAXXIS 10 PLY,HONDA 3000I
TM HISTORY
(88) TM 25 KING, (91) TM 23,(98) 3023, (03) 3124KS
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07-13-2014, 07:37 PM
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Met this owner this weekend, towing a 3124 with his Jeep Liberty. 
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"Retractable hard side camper", way more than a pop up
2020 has 28 nights reserved and planning more.
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07-13-2014, 08:51 PM
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Diesels (CRD) have a lot of torque.
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07-14-2014, 06:30 AM
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TrailManor Master
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Originally Posted by TrailManorMan
Met this owner this weekend, towing a 3124 with his Jeep Liberty. Attachment 10278 |
what a load for that model Jeep. Too short of a wheel base and too light for braking.
I've got a Tundra and would not tow with anything less.
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rvcycleguy
TM-2002 3124KB
TV-2003 Toyota Tundra V8 4.7L. Fact. Tow Pkg, air bags
2006 Suzuki Boulevard C50c Motorcycle- crashed- parted out
1956 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 Motorcycle-sold
2006 Harley Road King
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07-14-2014, 07:27 AM
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Why ? The 4x4 Liberty was slightly over 4,000 lbs was rated at 5,000 lbs towing, the same as my GC and the CRD had more torque. It does only have a 105" wb and does look a bit nose high but that could be cured with a weight distributing hitch or maybe just air bags in the rear.
I am curious about this wheelbase thing, my GC is a 115" but I have towed more with less. The goat wagon was 112" and the TranSport 109". Never noticed any problems towing. What is the idea that you need a long wheelbase ? A shorter one would make manovering/backing easier.
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07-14-2014, 08:12 AM
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Looks like a nice setup. Happy camping.
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Art & Joyce
Current camper: Motor Home
Previous: 2009, 3023-QB and 2003 2720
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07-14-2014, 08:25 AM
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TrailManor Master
Join Date: Oct 2011
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Padgett
Why ? The 4x4 Liberty was slightly over 4,000 lbs was rated at 5,000 lbs towing, the same as my GC and the CRD had more torque. It does only have a 105" wb and does look a bit nose high but that could be cured with a weight distributing hitch or maybe just air bags in the rear.
I am curious about this wheelbase thing, my GC is a 115" but I have towed more with less. The goat wagon was 112" and the TranSport 109". Never noticed any problems towing. What is the idea that you need a long wheelbase ? A shorter one would make manovering/backing easier.
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From personal experience, that 3124 can be packed for camping and weighed at Cat Scales at nearly 4500lbs. IMHO, anything that close to the factory limits is problematic. I can almost guarantee you that the TM will be pushing the TV around constantly.
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rvcycleguy
TM-2002 3124KB
TV-2003 Toyota Tundra V8 4.7L. Fact. Tow Pkg, air bags
2006 Suzuki Boulevard C50c Motorcycle- crashed- parted out
1956 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 Motorcycle-sold
2006 Harley Road King
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07-14-2014, 10:36 AM
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TrailManor Master
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Location: NE Ohio
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rvcycleguy
From personal experience, that 3124 can be packed for camping and weighed at Cat Scales at nearly 4500lbs. IMHO, anything that close to the factory limits is problematic. I can almost guarantee you that the TM will be pushing the TV around constantly.
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The TM I saw had a WDH and was level, I too thought it was short towing long but he was on his first trip and had very little experience, I would love to talk to him in a year after he tows awhile.in the meantime he was camping! 
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2012 Chevy Traverse 2009.5 TrailManor 2720 with cassette toilet modification. Cat scale weight 3980 lbs. full tanks
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07-14-2014, 12:29 PM
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TrailManor Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rvcycleguy
From personal experience, that 3124 can be packed for camping and weighed at Cat Scales at nearly 4500lbs. IMHO, anything that close to the factory limits is problematic. I can almost guarantee you that the TM will be pushing the TV around constantly.
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+1 rvcycleguy, it's not how well it tows, it's how well it stops. In a panic stop situation, I wouldn't want to be anywhere close to that type of setup.
I watched a Tacoma jackknife into a ditch towing a two axle TT. The trailer looked half again longer than the truck. Way too much trailer for that truck. That's no way to start or finish a camping trip.
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