• Hello Guest, we are proud to now have our Wiki online that is completely compiled and written by our members. Feel free to browse our Jeep-CJ Wiki or click on any orange keyword when looking at posts in the forum.

pulling a camper

pulling a camper

1986cj7

Senior Jeeper
Posts
940
Media
15
Thanks
1
Location
southeast missouri
Vehicle(s)
1986 cj7 258, t-176 4-speed, d-300, moser one piece axle in back in amc 20,G2 4.10 gears front and back, detroit truetac front and back,G2 4340 chromoly front axles in a d-30, 4" rough country lift, 33" tires
I have just bought a pop up camper that weighs in at about 3000lb. The camper has electric brakes on it so the stopping isn't much of an issue if I can figure out how to hook the seven way plug up to the jeep. The issue or question is will this be to much of a load for a AMC 258 i6 / 4.2l , 4.10 gears or will this not be a problem? Just looking for some opinions.:)
 
I hope you don't plan on using an oem hitch, since they are pretty weak, they are rated at 2000 lbs. as I recall.
 
It weighs 3000 lbs empty by the time you load it up with all your stuff for a camping trip how much do you think it's going to weigh? Hooked to a short wheel base that weighs less could be a hair raising ride. IMO This is why I have a truck.
 
I hope you don't plan on using an oem hitch, since they are pretty weak, they are rated at 2000 lbs. as I recall.
The fact that the factory only put a 2000 lb. hitch on should tell you something.;)
 
I wasn't aware of the fact that the factory hitch is only rated at 2000lb, this is the main reason I was asking the opinion of more experienced jeepers. I know the jeep its self only weighs about 3500lbs or so. I have a truck so I believe I will just be using the truck. Thanks for the info, it is appreciated.:):chug:
 

Jeep-CJ Donation Drive

Help support Jeep-CJ.com by making a contribution.

Help support Jeep-CJ.com by making a contribution.
Goal
$200.00
Earned
$35.00
This donation drive ends in
0 hours, 0 minutes, 0 seconds
  17.5%
Back
Top Bottom