anybody towed a m105a2 with a 1990 jeep cherokee loredo?

[porkysplace]

I would recommend selling your M105 in washington and buying a M101A2 or A3 when you get to oaklahoma.

 

[swbradley1]

I would recommend selling your M105 in washington and buying a M101A3 or A3 when you get to oaklahoma.

I second that or if you have to use a trailer to haul stuff in a move or similar then rent a U-Haul and do it safely.

 

[RRDirtyHarry]

well im looking into an m416 about 8 hours away. and a bit more pricy. but I really want the m416 and think im gonna have to make the trek. I don't wanna waste money on a uhaul, or something I wont keep

 

[o1951]

There is a lot you CAN do, but the question is SHOULD you. Everything will be fine, as long as there is not an emergency.

When you find out is the time that guy in the left lane realizes he is going to miss his exit and cuts you off, or the texter drifts into your space, etc. When you have to hit the brakes as hard as you can to avoid or minimize a collision at freeway speeds is when you find out about trailer push. Surge brakes are less than optimal if the trailer and towing vehicle do not stay in a straight line - say you must turn to avoid a vehicle, or brakes are not perfectly even. Once the trailer starts pushing the back of the towed vehicle at an angle, if you survive, you will know all about "pucker".

When I had to tow, I got a factory installed frame equalizing hitch with electric brakes. The factory installed a transducer on the brake pedal that sent current to the trailer brakes in proportion th how hard the pedal was pushed. I always set up so the trailer brakes came on harder than vehicle brakes. Trailer always PULLING. Never pushing. I could safely shift lanes or make minor corrections without the trailer pushing the back of the vehicle sideways. The frame equalizing hitch added safety in that loads tended to be transferred to all wheels, not just the rear.

 

[MarcusOReallyus]

Unfortunately he asked about towing a M105.

ok, well anyone know of a smaller trailer i could get near me for the same price? or a way to get the breaks working with my truck? i agree i shouldn't pull it. so im looking for something smaller now.

I think some folks may have missed that part.

 

[swbradley1]

Nope, I saw it but after posting a pic of it hooked up.....

 

[RRDirtyHarry]

well I found an m416 for 600. only problem is that its an 8hour drive.....so I think ill be going to pick it up superbowl sunday.....oh yay.

 

[KsM715]

Glad to see you found something smaller. I was already to pipe up and say something along the safety lines like most others. Now once you get that 416, lift it and put some tires on it to match the Jeep and you'll have a nice set up that anyone out on the trail with you will be jealous of.

 

[RRDirtyHarry]

yeah i did some research on axle over, so now I know how to do it. easy. I just swapped leafs on my xj lol.

Glad to see you found something smaller. I was already to pipe up and say something along the safety lines like most others. Now once you get that 416, lift it and put some tires on it to match the Jeep and you'll have a nice set up that anyone out on the trail with you will be jealous of.

 

[harleyhouse]

Check here for some great builds.

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/forums/42-Expedition-Trailers

 

[KsM715]

I would like to find one to pull behind my TJ, I have a 101 but even its to big at times.