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2009 Jeep Toad

Tuesday, June 16th, 2009

2009 Jeep Sahara Toad

I just bought this Jeep Sahara 4dr/4wd and had it equipped with a blue ox base plate, blue ox tow bar and a Brakemaster 9000 braking system.

This Jeep weighs in around 4269 lbs and is towable without major modifications. Just put the transfer case in neutral, transmission in park, disconnect the negative battery cable, key in accessory possition, hook up and go.

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I took this unit for a “test tow” pulling it with a 400 cummins / Freightliner chassis coach. While driving down the interstate, I couldn’t see the jeep in my mirrors but kept my backup camera manually turned on just to keep an eye on things.

You wouldn’t even know that you were towing anything – I felt like I had the exact same power going up hills as I did without the toad. That 400 Cummins is a workhorse.

I’ll be taking this unit into Canada July 2009. I’ll be paying close attention to the fuel consumption so I can compare with / without the dinghy behind the motorhome.

More to come .. in July.

Jeep Commander Sport Tow Vehicle

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009

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Jeep Commander SportThe Jeep Commander Sport can be towed four wheels down without major modifications according to manufacturers specifications. You’ll need to purchase and mount the tow-bar and base plate and install a braking system. Other than installing these accessories, you’ll need to follow all manufacturers specificiations while towing this vehicle behind your RV.

  • Base Curb Weight : 4796 lbs
  • Max speed while in tow : N/A
  • Towable with manual transmission : N/A
  • Towable with automatic transmission : Yes
  • Mileage (City/Hwy) : 13/18
  • Approx Retail price range (2008) : $18225 – $
  • See the official site for more information : http://www.jeep.com/commander/

Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4WD Tow Vehicle

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009

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Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4WDThe Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4WD can be towed four wheels down without major modifications according to manufacturers specifications. You’ll need to purchase and mount the tow-bar and base plate and install a braking system. Other than installing these accessories, you’ll need to follow all manufacturers specificiations while towing this vehicle behind your RV.

  • Base Curb Weight : 4640 lbs
  • Max speed while in tow : N/A
  • Towable with manual transmission : N/A
  • Towable with automatic transmission : Yes
  • Mileage (City/Hwy) : 14/19
  • Approx Retail price range (2008) : $30490 – $
  • See the official site for more information : http://www.jeep.com/grand_cherokee/

Jeep Liberty Sport 4WD Tow Vehicle

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009

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Jeep Liberty Sport 4WDThe Jeep Liberty Sport 4WD can be towed four wheels down without major modifications according to manufacturers specifications. You’ll need to purchase and mount the tow-bar and base plate and install a braking system. Other than installing these accessories, you’ll need to follow all manufacturers specificiations while towing this vehicle behind your RV.

  • Base Curb Weight : 4222 lbs
  • Max speed while in tow : N/A
  • Towable with manual transmission : Yes
  • Towable with automatic transmission : Yes
  • Mileage (City/Hwy) : 16/22
  • Approx Retail price range (2008) : $20990 – $26795
  • See the official site for more information : http://www.jeep.com/liberty/

Jeep Wrangler 4WD Tow Vehicle

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009

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Jeep Wrangler 4WDThe Jeep Wrangler 4WD can be towed four wheels down without major modifications according to manufacturers specifications. You’ll need to purchase and mount the tow-bar and base plate and install a braking system. Other than installing these accessories, you’ll need to follow all manufacturers specificiations while towing this vehicle behind your RV.

  • Base Curb Weight : 3760 lbs
  • Max speed while in tow : N/A
  • Towable with manual transmission : Yes
  • Towable with automatic transmission : Yes
  • Mileage (City/Hwy) : 15/19
  • Approx Retail price range (2008) : $19320 – $30195
  • See the official site for more information : http://www.jeep.com/wrangler/