Re: [Chrysler300] Car trailers

["Jess" <jpmiklas@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I've towed 300s on an 18' open trailer with my 2000 and my 2003 Jeep Grand
Cherokees using an equalizing hitch and anti-sway system. The 4.7 in the
Jeep tows just fine on the level but the 470 bypass in Ohio and the
mountains on the PA Turnpike have me turning 5000 RPM in second gear to
crest the top at 40 mph. If I'd lost the trailer brakes going down those
hills, the Jeep would NEVER have stopped the trailer or even slowed it down.
When in doubt, oversize the suspension and the brakes!!!

Jeff Miklas

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Jasinski" <rpjasin@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Chrysler 300" <Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2004 1:06 PM
Subject: [Chrysler300] Car trailers


I'm learning from the car trailer discussion, and would appreciate input
from the list on the dilemma I am facing in buying a pickup tow vehicle.  I
have owned an 18' tandem axle, solid steel deck car trailer for several
years.  I have only towed it one time using my light weight Toyota pickup
with a small British Jensen Healey on the trailer.  It towed fine, but was
tough on the little 4 cyl.

I want to buy a replacement pickup and am considering a Dodge Dakota, as I
am told they can be used as tow vehicles if equipped with a V8.  Am I crazy
to think a Dakota could safely tow the 300G on the trailer?  Is it
imperative that I go to a full size Ram pickup?

Bob J







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