Re: [A/S] towing with a jeep-trying again

[William Kerfoot <wkerfoot@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Cathy,

There is no list that I am aware of, only by reading threads such as 
this you will get a flavor of what different people use for tow 
vehicles.  I am of a different approach and use either a 1973 Dodge W200 
PowerWagon (313" WB) or a 1977 Lincoln Continental (127" WB).  We 
currently have a 1979 23' Safari and will be picking up a 1954 Double 
Door 30' Liner in June for full restoration.  The trailers of the 50's, 
60's and 70's are smaller and lighter that the ones of the 90' and 
00's.  Unless I missed it you did not state a preference for age, only 
length.  I believe that these two vehicles are adequate for my trailers, 
but would not want to tow a new 23' to 25' with either because of the 
additional weight of the new ones.  Look at the weight of your desired 
trailer and then compare that to the available towing capacity of the 
vehicle ( that is the GCVW, gross combined vehicle weight, less the 
actual weight of the vehicle including driver, passengers, gas and any 
tools or luggage carried in the vehicle) and not the advertised towing 
capacity.  By doing this, you may be amazed at the decrease in towing 
capacity.

Bill Kerfoot
WBCCI/VAC #5223
1973 Dodge W200 PowerWagon
1977 Lincoln Continental
1979 23' Airstream Safari
and soon a 1954 double door 30' Liner
Orange, CA

http://www.tompatterson.com/gallery/Bill-Beth-1979-Safari