2006 Jeep Liberty CRD towing our 2005 3124KS

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Originally Posted by gocntry

Ehh if a Jeep can tow this it can tow a Trailmanor Attachment 10444

Picture nabbed from Rv.net

Just because you can, doesn't mean you should.

[Padgett]

Different strokes for different folks. I've been towing with 6 cyl engines since the last century and NP. Usually I don't tow more than 5,000 lbs though and live in the flatlands (worst grade I see often is Monteagle).

Do think that was a publicity photo and major issue is the frontal area, even with a 31' trailer we are still talking less than 50' OA. Would want a rear vision camera & probably no more than 50-55 mph. Would be more concerned about the trans temp than the engine.

Though agree "should" is a matter of skill, experience, and planning ahead but biggest difficulty I have is backing into the "grotto" in my back yard (doesn't quite fit the 8' door on the back garage. Yet.)

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Originally Posted by Padgett

Though agree "should" is a matter of skill, experience, and planning ahead but biggest difficulty I have is backing into the "grotto" in my back yard (doesn't quite fit the 8' door on the back garage. Yet.)

No problem with 6 cyl engines and with your "vast" towing experience it isn't a major issue either. I "could" also tow with that set up, but I would not feel comfortable. Living on the "margins for error" is what my previous TV offered.

[Padgett]

Only thing that is vast is why I had to take an electric knife to the seat bolsters in the Crossfire.

Think we are in agreement that while the Forest River Heritage Glen in the photo is probably within the weight limit of the GC (without a rock collection) it is probably not in the 60sq ft frontal area limit & suspect that is a publicity photo of some kind.

OTOH I monitor coolant, oil, and trans temps while towing and feel that the 6 in my GC coupled with the factory towing package (not an add-on) has pleanty of margin for the 2720SL.