Re: [A/S] Using a JEEP to tow a small Airstream

[William Kerfoot <wkerfoot@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Jason,


The Jeep Cherokee's with a factory towing package are rated at 5000 lbs. 
 If you add a few things to yours such as a trans cooler, you should be 
able to tow 4000 lbs without problems.  (A good mechanic and trailer 
hitch installer can tell you just what you will need.)  Especially if 
the trailer has brakes.  A 2002 16' Bambi has a gross weight of 3500 
lbs, the older small trailers will be even less.  I have used my son's 
1989 Cherokee with a towing package to tow utility trailers with 2000 to 
3000 lbs of weight and no trailer brakes without problems.  The main 
thing to remember is to take it easy and respect the total weight of 
your combination.

Good luck, you do not need a long wheel base, diesel, crew cab pick up 
to tow every Airstream ever built.  You just need to match the trailer 
and the tow vehicle.

Bill Kerfoot
WBCCI #5223
1979 23' Safari
1973 Dodge W200 Powerwagon
1977 Lincoln Continental
Orange, CA