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RE: Towing with a full car trailer
An added bonus after I switched from flat towing to a car trailer.
It has come in very, handy the last couple years for all sorts of stuff. Hauling long loads of lumber, rental yard equipment, pallet of blocks, etc. etc.
Just try to hide the trailer from your friends. They will want to borrow it! Lol.
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TJDave
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04/25/13 10:53am |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: Wrangler D-ring Shackle towing ?
I have a friend that tows his YJ using the D-ring mounts. Seems to work well for him. I am not sure if he used the exact brackets you pictured above.
I also used a basic non-adjustable tow bar for years while I still flat towed.
The Jeep is so maneuverable, it was no problem to get it lined up just right if I was a little off.
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TJDave
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04/22/13 08:11am |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: Newbie wants to tow Jeep
IMHO, towing without a breakaway braking system is irresponsible.
That's nice, and you are entitled to your opinion.
The original poster has already stated that he plans to purchase a supplemental braking system. Plenty of threads here on the pros and cons of running one.
But since it was brought up, Do a quick internet search for accidents and deaths caused by motorhomes that have lost their toads. You will not find much, if anything. What you will find is plenty of accidents caused by unskilled drivers without the proper training to operate these high profile vehicles. Plus, aging senior RV owners with deteriorating skills, eyesight, and reflexes still on the road.
That is irresponsible, IMHO.
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TJDave
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04/19/13 11:57pm |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: Newbie wants to tow Jeep
When I flat towed, I used Roadmasters XL frame mounted brackets and their low cost no frills tow bar. Everything is removable except the two receiver type brackets that mount to the frame under the bumper. I chose these because they mount under the bumper, therefore I did not have to have a very large riser on my motor home hitch. You want your tow bar level, and my Jeep is lifted. I towed it for many years with no problems before I bought a car trailer. I used magnetic lights stuck on the rear bumper, and no aux braking system. Your Jeep's owners manual outlines in detail how to flat tow.
Happy Jeep Camping!
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TJDave
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04/19/13 03:39pm |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: Your Favorite Boondocking Pics
Nice pics, TJDave. Where is that, Rimrock Lake?
We camped at Ahtanum Sno-Park, but I believe that is Rimrock Lake.
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TJDave
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04/19/13 03:29pm |
Public Lands, Boondocking and Dry Camping
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RE: Dry camp, Boise & Kenniwick
There is free camping at Juniper Dunes outside of Pasco. Not sure if that helps.
This is correct. Although the road out to the dunes is very rough and washboarded in places, sandy and whooped sections in others. I refuse to take my RV out there. I live so close, I just drive the Jeep.
The access road is hard to find also for someone who has never been there before. To add to the confusion, the "Private Road No Trespassing" signs are still up, as the decade long access to BLM land issue continues.
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TJDave
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04/18/13 09:29am |
Public Lands, Boondocking and Dry Camping
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RE: Your Favorite Boondocking Pics
Boondock City at our offroad club's spring snow run last weekend.
It snowed a little at camp, but was a blizzard at the top of the Mountain.
Just added to the fun, if you like that kind of stuff!
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TJDave
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04/18/13 09:12am |
Public Lands, Boondocking and Dry Camping
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RE: Dry camp, Boise & Kenniwick
There is a Corp of Engineer's park south of the Tri-Cities on US 12 at the junction of the Columbia and Snake River. I cannot rememeber the name for sure. I beleive it is Hood Park. A little out of way from interstate.
There is another Corp of Engineer park on the North side of the Columbia just after you cross into Washington at Plymouth.
Yes. I forgot about that one. The name is Hood Park and Campground. It is right at the mouth of the Snake River where it merges with the Columbia River just outside of Pasco. I believe you can reserve a campsite, but reservations fill up fast.
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TJDave
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04/10/13 09:58am |
Public Lands, Boondocking and Dry Camping
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RE: Dry camp, Boise & Kenniwick
Yep. Nothing but RV parks in the Tri-Cities Wa area. (Kennewick is one of the cities.) If you don't mind traveling a couple hours farther, there are many campgrounds along Chinook Pass on Hiway SR410. SR410 is not the main route to Seattle, but it will take you over the Cascades on a windy road that passes real close to Mt. Rainier. The views are are better than the interstate if you don't mind the slower pace and the two lane Hiway through the mountains. The main route to the Seattle area is Snoqualmie Pass and Interstate I-90. There is a State Park at Easton.
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TJDave
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04/09/13 09:28pm |
Public Lands, Boondocking and Dry Camping
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RE: Does tire size matter for dinghy towing?
I flat towed my 04 Jeep Wrangler for years and never had a problem. It was stock when I first bought it. There was no difference in towing from stock to after a 4" lift and 33" tires went on.
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TJDave
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02/02/13 11:44pm |
Dinghy Towing
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