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Jeep Grand Cherokee tow vehicle

Yahoo Message Number: 97145
We are considering buying a Jeep Grand Cherokee for a tow vehicle. Is there anything special we need to know about them for towing? Larry and Linda
'08 Intrigue #12234

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Yahoo Message Number: 97148
None... it is very easy. In fact it's the easiest part of hooking up the TOAD...
Dave
07 Country Coach Allure 430 #31495
2 Jeep GC Toad
Mountains of So Cal


On Sunday, August 24, 2014 6:54 PM, "lvandehoef@... [Country-Coach-Owners]" wrote:

We are considering buying a Jeep Grand Cherokee for a tow vehicle. Is there anything special we need to know about them for towing? Larry and Linda
'08 Intrigue #12234

Dave & Jodi
2007 CC Allure 40’ Tag #31495
2012 Jeep GC
Big Bear Lake, Ca & Henderson, Nev

Re: Jeep Grand Cherokee tow vehicle

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Yahoo Message Number: 97150
I just did the install on my jeep. I have the forward looking radar so you must remove hitch to drive car any distance. I used Road Master. Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone From:

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None... it is very easy. In fact it's the easiest part of hooking upthe TOAD... Dave07 Country Coach Allure 430 #3149512 Jeep GC ToadMountains of So Cal On Sunday, August 24, 2014 6:54 PM, "lvandehoef@... [Country-Coach-Owners]" wrote:
We are considering buying a Jeep Grand Cherokee for a tow vehicle. Is there anything special we need to know about them for towing?Larry and Linda'08 Intrigue #12234

Re: Jeep Grand Cherokee tow vehicle

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Yahoo Message Number: 97154
I switched from a 07 Wrangler to a 14 Grand Cherokee - GC is heavy and you will notice the weight; GC hook up is actually easier than the Wrangler, just push one buttton and everthing sets up for towing; got the Overland model and the Roadmaster brackets mounted right where the tow hooks were mounted so there is no cutting of the front plastic needed; GC has been towed about 7000 mile with no issues: my tow bar does not block my active cruise control.
Suggest you look at the Summit or Overland as the air ride suspension is very nice (wife hated the ride in the Wrangler) ..... and it will jack the car up if you are running on dirt roads or off road. The mid range setting (#1) does give you a comfortable off road ride. The high setting (#2) gives you more clearance, but the ride gets harsh because you are at the max fill setting for the air suspension.

I use the Roadmaster deflector screen that goes between the car and the coach and am very please with how it performs. I actually removed the rear hanging flap with the CC name on it as it was always tragging and getting wedged under the coach when we we in a "un-level" site. With 25K miles using the screen I have had no rock chips in the the GC and I didn't get any on the Wrangler either.

Bill Englund
07 Allure #31507
42 Siskiyou Summit
14 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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Yahoo Message Number: 97165
I don't have any personal experience with the diesel Grand Cherokee but we spent a month next to a couple who loved theirs. You do have to have a supply of DEF but if their coach, a 2013, also requires DEF so they already had it. They were getting better than 20 miles per gallon around town.

Bob

'05 Intrigue 11872

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I am getting 24.7 with just over a 1000 miles of break-in. So far I love this car!?Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone From:

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I don't have any personal experience with the diesel Grand Cherokee but we spent a month next to a couple who loved theirs. You do have to have a supply of DEF but if their coach, a 2013, also requires DEF so they already had it. They were getting better than 20 miles per gallon around town.
Bob'05 Intrigue 11872

Jeep Grand Cherokee tow vehicle

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Yahoo Message Number: 97152

Did you get the Overland, diesel?

George & Terri James
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Yes and so far I love it. Model is SummitSent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone From:

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Mon, Aug 25, 2014 2:35:12 PM

Did you get the Overland, diesel?George & Terri JamesFantasy RV Tours Wagon Masters/Tail GunnersRV Travel Ambassadors210-240-7307gjames@...Sent from my HTC

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On my wish list. Have to sell my 07 Liberty with Sterling tow bar and M&G braking system. Which braking system did you get and how easy was it to install.

George, WB5LDN
08 Affinity, 6877

George & Terri James
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Jeep Grand Cherokee tow vehicle

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Has anyone had experience with the Grand Cherokee diesel engine?

George, WB5LDN
08 Affinity 6877
07 Jeep Liberty

George & Terri James
Fantasy RV Tours

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210-240-7307
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