woody0331
denver, co
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We towed an E1 PUP with our 06 liberty. It towed well, but again a 10' box PUP. I believe I warped the brake rotors twice, and we have brakes on the PUP. The PUP Is around 2200-2500lbs dry. Going down the mountain passes would make me pucker a bit. I can't imagine towing a 20+ foot trailer with my liberty.
Then we got the Tundra, and oh happy days.
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rexlion
Broken Arrow OK
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Only if you have an anti-sway hitch. Reese Dual Cam, Equal-i-zer, or the new Anderson No-Sway should do the job. I towed a 23' Rockwood with my Mountaineer for a couple of years with an Equal-i-zer, and there was no sway. Felt quite squirrely without the sway control, though. My only big problem was tongue weight.
I will say that I enjoy towing a smaller TT more... one that doesn't need sway control. My current TT is only 16'.
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Bmach
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I tow a 4000# gvw 18' HTT with my liberty and it tows it like a dream. I have even got over 15mpg while towing from CT to DE. I do not even worry when passed by trucks or buses. As for braking on a down hill that is why you have trailer brakes. Set it up right and let the engine do the work and it tows just fine. It is rated at 5000# with tow package.
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GeorgeNJ
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My wife has an 06 Liberty (turbo diesel), I've pulled some heavy trailers with it and it did well. Wheel base? Have you ever noticed a tractor trailer? The wheelbase on the tractor compared to the length of the trailer? The liberty has a harsh ride, if anything, I find that the extra weight helps cushion the ride.
Why not take the trailer on a test trive tow before you buy it to see how it feels to you?
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M GO BLUE
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GeorgeNJ wrote:My wife has an 06 Liberty (turbo diesel), I've pulled some heavy trailers with it and it did well. Wheel base? Have you ever noticed a tractor trailer? The wheelbase on the tractor compared to the length of the trailer?
You can't compare a bumper pull (TV and TT) to that of a fifth wheel pull (tractor trailer)...
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Vapor_Trails
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DOn't do it. THIS IS THE BEST ADVICE SOMEONE IN YOUR POSITION WILL EVER GET: (and I wish I had heeded it) Ready?
Forget your tow vehicle. Go out and find your PERFECT, DREAM trailer now and buy it. Then go out and find a vehicle to tow it. Older 1/2 and 3/4 ton gas trucks and SUV's are cheap-cheap-cheap right now. And you won't put all the wear and tear on your Liberty. Buy your second RV first. You WILL NOT regret it!
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eric james
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I've owned two Grand Cherokees and currently have a 1 gen Liberty. I towed with the Grands but not the Libby.
I towed 26' 4200 lb TT with the V8 Grand. It was about as big as it could handle. It did tow a 10' PUP without issue though.
I think if was picking a trailer for my Libby, it would be no more than 20' and very light. I big PUP would probably be best.
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Gravyd
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What you "CAN" tow , and what you "SHOULD" tow are 2 different things. Don't do it.
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donut dave
Burnett WI
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i've got a 2005 liberty and never considered towing anything with it. that's why i have a truck. if i had to tow with it, small pop-up, small boat, or small utility trailer would be all i would try.
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GeorgeNJ wrote:My wife has an 06 Liberty (turbo diesel), I've pulled some heavy trailers with it and it did well. Wheel base? Have you ever noticed a tractor trailer? The wheelbase on the tractor compared to the length of the trailer? The liberty has a harsh ride, if anything, I find that the extra weight helps cushion the ride.
Why not take the trailer on a test trive tow before you buy it to see how it feels to you?
There is a little more weight to the front end of highway tractor than a little liberty.
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