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Towing question... #473114 07/06/04 12:38 PM

Joined: Feb 2002

Posts: 163

Long Island, N.Y.

glock

Wheeler

I just purchased a '93 Starcraft popup camper(1900lbs)...Bringing it home was a breeze. Backing it into my driveway was more of a challenge.

My drive is a bit of a slope. Once I got over my trailer backing "dyslexia" and got the camper on a good line, my trooper strained quite a bit.

Any towing/backing up grades advice/tips gladly accepted. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/baby.gif" alt="" />

2012 Jeep Liberty

2000 Trooper 3.5, LS/Burgandy & Grey(O.B.T.2)...<img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />

I WAS down with O.B.T. '88 Trooper II
("Old Blue Trooper!" said my kids!...)

Re: Towing question... [Re: glock] #473115 07/06/04 01:56 PM

Joined: Apr 2003

Posts: 458

Indianapolis, IN

jdobbsj

Mudrunner

I have found that selecting 4-lo with my hubs unlocked gives a nice slow towing gear with more torque. Never tried it with backing tho.. Good luck..

JD

88 Pickup,4x4, 2.6 L, AMC head, K&N Air filter, Aisin Hubs, Redline Oils everywhere, 94 Trooper wheels.

Re: Towing question... [Re: jdobbsj] #473116 07/06/04 02:10 PM

Joined: Mar 2001

Posts: 1,392

Lititz, PA

RodeoXS

Body Damage is Cool

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I have found that selecting 4-lo with my hubs unlocked gives a nice slow towing gear with more torque. Never tried it with backing tho.. Good luck..

JD

I've done this while backing up my driveway. Deffinately saves wear on the clutch. Also gives you more time to correct direction of trailer.

George <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/nana.gif" alt="" />
92 Rodeo XS 4x4
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Re: Towing question... [Re: glock] #473117 07/06/04 02:50 PM

Joined: May 2002

Posts: 344

On the beach...

Rust_in_Peace Offline

Mudrunner

My anemic 2.3 does fine backing my Starcraft Meteor up my 200' driveway (approx 15 degree) as long as it's in 4 Lo . Another trick is to mount another receiver box ($40 at WalMart) under your front bumper and then push the camper up. It might look funny at first, but you get great maneuverability for placing your camper - especially in unimproved campsites and it eliminates the neck strain of looking over your shoulder.

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Re: Towing question... [Re: Rust_in_Peace] #473118 07/07/04 04:55 AM

Joined: Mar 2004

Posts: 558

Prescott AZ USA

94redrodeo Offline

Rock Warrior

I have towed about 5500lbs with my rodeo but if its a steep incline you might try putting it in low as mentioned it will be easier on the tranny. when I'm wheeling I need 4lo more for power purposes than for traction

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95.5 Rodeo 1" Body lift Dana 44' front & rear 4.88 gears 35"s 176,000 miles Optima Yellow top InexAir Co2
front winch bumper custom rear bumper, Hella 500's
2004 Silverado duramax

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