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#1 of 39 2004 Liberty & Towing by fmk Feb 15, 2007 (10:03 am)
I want to use my 2004 Liberty to tow a 1 horse trailer. The owners books says it can handle it. I had a hitch installed, but the installer said he didn't know where/how to install the brake controller. How do I do this? Thanks Replies to this message: hitchie (Feb 17, 2007 5:00 am) walt05liberty (Feb 26, 2008 5:25 pm)
#2 of 39 Re: 2004 Liberty & Towing [fmk] by hitchie Feb 17, 2007 (5:00 am)
Replying to: fmk (Feb 15, 2007 10:03 am) Did he wire a 6 or 6 way plug for your wiring in the back? If not you will need that for your trailer. The way to wire the back control is from the back connector to the front of your SUV. The brake control is connected under your dash. If you need any other help go to www.redtrailers.com
#3 of 39 True towing capability by towfool Mar 27, 2007 (3:47 pm)
I'm in the market for a new vehicle, Jeep is offering some great deals on a 2007 Liberty with the 3.7L engine. According to specs it's capable of towing 5000 lbs. yet I've read an article that says it really shouldn't pull more than half of this weight.Does anyone have experience towing this amount of weight with a Liberty? I'm really interested in knowing how it does on the highway, up long inclines. It's too bad dealers don't hook up trailers so you can do a complete test drive   Thanks for your time Replies to this message: zoomy2 (Apr 17, 2007 1:47 pm) siberia (Jun 12, 2007 1:21 am)
#4 of 39 Towed before by vinnimd Mar 31, 2007 (9:51 pm)
I towed a VW GTI with U-Haul Car trailer no problem except the front end was a bit higher than the rest of the car.   Towed a 12x6 enclosed trailer no problem.   Towed a 1500 lbs Kubota tractor no problem.   I have pulled a 15 Passenger VAN out of snow stuck on the side with no problem.   its capable, just be nice to it Replies to this message: slc2 (Apr 13, 2007 3:06 pm) caribou1 (Apr 14, 2007 11:27 am)
#5 of 39 Re: Towed before [vinnimd] by slc2 Apr 13, 2007 (3:06 pm)
Replying to: vinnimd (Mar 31, 2007 9:51 pm) I own a 2003 Jeep Liberty and tow a 23ft 4200lb cuddy cabin boat. It has plenty of power to pull the boat on the road, up hills and out of the water; however, the weight is a little scary on the highway. Quick maneuvering or stopping concern me. It's a little like the tail wagging the dog. Replies to this message: caribou1 (Apr 14, 2007 11:27 am)
#6 of 39 Re: Towed before [slc2] by caribou1 Apr 14, 2007 (11:27 am)
Replying to: slc2 (Apr 13, 2007 3:06 pm) Could you try towing in 4WD full time? I noticed driving downhill on slippery winding roads is very relaxing when all wheels are engaged and when you need to quickly react to a threat. When in 2WD, the front wheels can stop turning whilst the rear wheels allow to 'make a doughnut' You won't be able to do this in 4WD, and an excessive push from a trailer will make the front wheels turn as well. The feeling of instability is lessened.
#7 of 39 Re: True towing capability [towfool] by zoomy2 Apr 17, 2007 (1:47 pm)
Replying to: towfool (Mar 27, 2007 3:47 pm) I have a 2005 CRD and pull a 18' Zoom Travel Trailer that weight 4400+ pounds and has a gross weight of 4800 and it pulls just fine.
#8 of 39 Re: True towing capability [towfool] by siberia Jun 12, 2007 (1:21 am)
Replying to: towfool (Mar 27, 2007 3:47 pm) It's too bad dealers don't hook up trailers so you can do a complete test drive   A towing test with a brand new vehicle would likely damage the rear differential. Some dealers will let you take a used vehicle for hours or even a day. Find a used one with a hitch and try it out.
#10 of 39 How do you tow a 2002 jeep liberty by umccoyw Sep 02, 2007 (4:37 pm)
i have a 2002 jeep liberty limited with 4x4. im moving and need to tow my jeep behind the moving truck im renting. can i use a car dolly to tow it if i put the transfer case in nuetral? i will be towing it about 750 miles.

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