swoody126 wrote:mileage and towing are 2 words i refrain from using in the same sentence/paragraph/story ...
TV's are chosen for their SAFETY(1st & 2nd) & ABILITY(3rd) knot mileage IMHO
when choosing a TV i get to pick my fave from the one(s) the bridal unit deems comfortable for her to sit/ride in that meet criteria numbers 1 - 3 above
now you know why i have an F-350(4x4 7.3 auto 4-door 8' bed SRW) ;-)
the cost of fuel is part of doing life as we choose to do it
sw
swoody126 wrote:
the cost of fuel is part of doing life as we choose to do it
sw
MickinOz wrote:2009 Wrangler towing capacity here in Oz starts at 1600kg/3500 lbs (braked trailers)
What made the Wranglers unsuitable for an 1800 lbs teardrop?
twisted lines wrote:I pulled a 4500 lb loaded boat trailer, & did get about the same milage at 13 with my 5.7 Tundra.
When I bought mine I was 6'6" and could lift 300 lb's.
Sold it and the boat when I learned to lift 20
Your's is gold
Get somthing fluffy behind your back ?
I still remember the lower seat cushion in the Tundra
Tom&Shelly wrote:MickinOz wrote:2009 Wrangler towing capacity here in Oz starts at 1600kg/3500 lbs (braked trailers)
What made the Wranglers unsuitable for an 1800 lbs teardrop?
The limits given in the owner's manual say 2000 lbs for our 2 door, (3.8 L automatic 4wd), and 3500 lbs for the 4 door (which we don't own). With our 2 door, we're too close to the line for my comfort.
When we were first designing the teardrop, our older Jeep had about 212,000 miles on it so it made sense (to us) to trade it in for a larger tow vehicle. If nothing else, we would be less likely to struggle up mountains. At the time, the Taco seemed like the right vehicle. Except for the seating position, it still does.
Tom
Tom&Shelly wrote:Just after my first post the other day, I found this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4mZCNH2nPs
We bought the bolts and spacers yesterday, so we'll try this and see if making the Taco more comfortable is this simple. In my prehistoric, BC (before computer) thinking, it never occurs to me to Google around and see if anyone else has the same complaints.
We'll let you know...
Thanks everyone for the comments! This isn't over for us yet.
Tom
Jury's still out on raising the back of the seat.
tony.latham wrote:Jury's still out on raising the back of the seat.
Well, sh**. Now I have to find some spacers in this one-horse town. Might have to cut some pipe.
By the way, I downsized from a Tundra and won't go back. But I don't make intercontinental trips like you two do.
Tony
I'd be tempted to use wood, especially to try it out.
tony.latham wrote:I'd be tempted to use wood, especially to try it out.
In the meantime, my 3D printer is whirling away.
Tony
p.s. I find that thing extra handy.
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