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#20 of 39 Re: Wiring Kit for my 07 Jeep Liberty.... [orlyzz] by lipid Feb 28, 2008 (6:51 pm)
Replying to: orlyzz (Feb 24, 2008 5:46 pm) I have a 2006 CRD. It did not have a tow-ready harness. I bought a kit, popped both taillight fixtures out, ran the wires up through the openings from underneath (no drilling required) and connected the new wiring harness. You just unplug the existing wires from the brake/tail lights, and then connect the kit wiring in between.
#21 of 39 Wiring for a break controller in a 2005 libby crd by arvman Jun 07, 2008 (8:46 am)
Okay,I just went through this.Bought an ultralite travel trailer 17 foot,2900 pounds,dry.Got a Tekonsha trailer brake controller for the unit.Dealer wanted $200 flat rate to install and r.v. place was talking 250.I have the factory tow package and the truck is wired for the brake controller.I emailed Tekonsha and they told me exactly where and how to wire this in.Behind the lower left kick panel there is a small white panel,pull this off and you will find a red wire taped up in the harness with a nice little flag that says "trailer brake".You also have to tap into a white with tan trace wire an the brake light switch.I wired the unit and picked up the trailer yesterday.No probs.Towed it up a hill just over 1000 foot elevation,had to take it out of overdrive and she was workin but didn't drop below 80k/hr.I found the tranny hunted a bit because of the traffic speed and hilly terrain but it towed great.The factory tires are junk,I will be getting good sneakers on this thing,any suggestions? Replies to this message: xtec (Jun 07, 2008 2:56 pm) arvman (Jun 08, 2008 8:34 pm) xtec (Jun 08, 2008 9:03 pm)
#22 of 39 Re: Wiring for a break controller in a 2005 libby crd [arvman] by xtec Jun 07, 2008 (2:56 pm)
Replying to: arvman (Jun 07, 2008 8:46 am) I have a 08 Liberty.Talking about factory tires,I just had mine replaced under warranty because they couldn't get rid of steering wheel vibration at 65-80MPH.They were Wrangler S/T.I replaced with Goodyear Fortera silent armor.I haven't had a chance yet to check them out on the highway,but so far in city they feel good and little quieter then the Wranglers.I put on 245/70-16.I checked other Liberty forums,and that seems like a popular size.Good Luck. Replies to this message: arvman (Jun 08, 2008 8:34 pm) xtec (Jun 08, 2008 9:03 pm)
#23 of 39 Re: Wiring for a break controller in a 2005 libby crd [xtec] by arvman Jun 08, 2008 (8:34 pm)
Replying to: xtec (Jun 07, 2008 2:56 pm) Thank's.What is the load rating on those?There isn't much tongue weight ,especially with the equalizer bars.Gonna have to buy a generic mirror extension for towing cause they don't seem to make one for the libby.This is an odd ball litttle truck with the diesel but so far it is worth the issues I've had.Plus havin a good tech is 90% of the battle. Replies to this message: xtec (Jun 08, 2008 9:03 pm)
#24 of 39 Re: Wiring for a break controller in a 2005 libby crd [arvman] by xtec Jun 08, 2008 (9:03 pm)
Replying to: arvman (Jun 08, 2008 8:34 pm) load rating 2094#35lbs, width 9.8",diameter is 29.5",70k mile tread warranty.
#25 of 39 Trailer Shopping by 05crdjeep Jun 11, 2008 (6:02 pm)
I'm serious about buying a 19' Airstream CCD International Series travel trailer. The base weight is 3,575 lbs. I'm not so worried about the weight as I am about issues around sway and control because of the 108" wheelbase of the Liberty. Does anyone here have a similar trailer size/weight they haul around? What anti sway device would you recommend? I currently have the tow package, Class III hitch. My 2005 is a Diesel.   I would rather not have to scale down to the 16' model. Replies to this message: arvman (Jun 12, 2008 3:21 pm) yakers (Jun 13, 2008 10:23 pm)
#26 of 39 Re: Trailer Shopping [05crdjeep] by arvman Jun 12, 2008 (3:21 pm)
Replying to: 05crdjeep (Jun 11, 2008 6:02 pm) Definitely go with the sway bars.The r.v. place can tell you exactly what kind.I got mine with the trailer and towed iton the highway at 60 mph and you could fell the difference.I am going to replace my jeep tires for better traction.My trailer is a 16 foot aerolite cub 2900 pounds dry so loaded I'm thinkin at least 3600.Haven't towed it loaded yet but will let the forum know by next weekend.I too have the diesel,looking forward to hearing more from others towing with it.No brand name on the sway bars but they seem like a generic type and work well.
#27 of 39 Re: Trailer Shopping [05crdjeep] by yakers Jun 13, 2008 (10:23 pm)
Replying to: 05crdjeep (Jun 11, 2008 6:02 pm) My wife wanted a 19ft Airstream but it was a bit $$ and we figured we would need a different towing vehicle as the wheelbase of the Liberty is limited. We went with a 17ft Tda (also made by Thor, who owns Airstream) It is about 2,500 empty and maybe 3,500 loaded but it tows like it is not there on the flats at least. Up the Grapevine the Liberty just hums and climbs at whatever speed I want. I think the Liberty could tow the weight you want but in adverse weather or road conditions I think there could be problems because of the wheelbase. Didthe Liberty CRD and Tda for about half of what an Airstream & more powerful vehicle would cost.
#28 of 39 tranny cooling by arvman Jun 29, 2008 (4:04 pm)
Been towing a 17 foot traialer(3000)lbs,truck pulls well but heats up high when going up steep hills.Has anyone put in an aftermarket tranny cooler on this truck?I'm driving the diesel.
#29 of 39 towing by arvman Jul 20, 2008 (10:59 pm)
Put on Goodyear silent armors 70 series and installed aftermarket tranny cooler.What a difference,truck runs cooler and sway is negated,those tires are the answer.She still gets warm goin up the big hills but I will look at increasing cooing either by a bigger rad or overriding the electric fan to run on demand during towing.Have found fuel mileage to be decent when towing even over mountains.Will look at installing cold air intake next year and would like to know if anyone has put a chip in the jeep to see how parametes are changed and results.

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