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02-09-2015, 06:51 PM
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Towing a Jeep wrangler behind Greyhawk 31DS
We want to start towing our 05 Wrangler, just curious what all we will need to make this happen safely. Tow bar, brake buddy, light kit ect...
By the way, jeep has 3.9 cummins and 5 sp tranny.
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Eric Brandie and Olive
05 Jeep TJ 4bt 5 sp
09 ram 3500 6.7 6 sp drw
12 greyhawk 31ds
14 scion iq
14 outback
Any day above ground is a great day.
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02-09-2015, 09:01 PM
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Location: Spicewood, Texas
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Put transfer case in neutral, trans in high gear. Unlock steering wheel. Some states now require brake system. No worse than pulling fishing boat though. I never used brake system.
And tell me about the diesel!,
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2015 338RETS Eagle Premier gloss sides., king.
2012 Ram 3500, crew cab 4x4 duelly Deleted
16k miles, 530HP, 1000 +torque.
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02-10-2015, 09:29 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ustabslim
And tell me about the diesel!,
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Looks like an aftermarket conversion. I've been toying with the idea of buying a project jeep and always thought I would just drop a GM 350 in there, but this has me thinking!! That would be pretty bad a$$ to have the little Cummins turbo diesel in there!
I was thinking of it to tow behind a Class C I'd like to buy some day.
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-2018 Greyhawk 29MV
-2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (JLU) (Primary Toad)
-1994 Jeep Wrangler YJ (Secondary Toad)
-2014 Jay Flight 28BHBE & Ram 2500 6.4L CC 4x4 (sold)
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02-10-2015, 01:15 PM
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I did some research. About $20K for a shop to do so I'm thinking I could do for around 10K. Great MPG.
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2015 338RETS Eagle Premier gloss sides., king.
2012 Ram 3500, crew cab 4x4 duelly Deleted
16k miles, 530HP, 1000 +torque.
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02-10-2015, 02:44 PM
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Location: Clinton, NC
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Our setup is the 31DS & 2002 Jeep Wrangler automatic transmission so our process to setup for towing would slightly vary from yours. We purchased the Blue OX Towbar and had the Invisibrake sysytem installed. Our Jeep weighs approx 3600 lbs fueled. You probably would be able to tow without a braking system and not experience much wear and tear on your coach, but we like the peace of mind. I'm not sure what the individual state requirements are but when we're traveling we don't want to have to worry about that. We have had our highway patrol to inquire as to whether we had a brake system installed.
You will enjoy towing and having the jeep on trips. BTW that 3.9 cummins diesel in a jeep sounds pretty B*D *SS!!
Hope to see you around the campfire!
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Greyhawk 31DS
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02-10-2015, 04:08 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ustabslim
I did some research. About $20K for a shop to do so I'm thinking I could do for around 10K. Great MPG.
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Eek! That's real money! But man o man! That would be SWEET!
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-2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (JLU) (Primary Toad)
-1994 Jeep Wrangler YJ (Secondary Toad)
-2014 Jay Flight 28BHBE & Ram 2500 6.4L CC 4x4 (sold)
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02-10-2015, 06:15 PM
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I did my conversion my self and cost me around 3500. It was surprisingly easier than you think. Thanks for the tow advise I'll be getting ready to hook it up.
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Eric Brandie and Olive
05 Jeep TJ 4bt 5 sp
09 ram 3500 6.7 6 sp drw
12 greyhawk 31ds
14 scion iq
14 outback
Any day above ground is a great day.
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02-11-2015, 08:26 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Truggy4320
I did my conversion my self and cost me around 3500. It was surprisingly easier than you think. Thanks for the tow advise I'll be getting ready to hook it up.
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That's good to hear, that money is much easier.
Post some pics of your setup if you don't mind. It may be a while before I get there, but I'm still interested because something very similar to your setup is what I would be looking for.
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-2018 Greyhawk 29MV
-2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (JLU) (Primary Toad)
-1994 Jeep Wrangler YJ (Secondary Toad)
-2014 Jay Flight 28BHBE & Ram 2500 6.4L CC 4x4 (sold)
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02-12-2015, 04:29 PM
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I'll get to it in a few days when it warms up a bit. Right now the jeep is tucked away in the corner of our tool shed.
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Eric Brandie and Olive
05 Jeep TJ 4bt 5 sp
09 ram 3500 6.7 6 sp drw
12 greyhawk 31ds
14 scion iq
14 outback
Any day above ground is a great day.
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02-12-2015, 09:35 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Truggy4320
I'll get to it in a few days when it warms up a bit. Right now the jeep is tucked away in the corner of our tool shed.
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I wasn't sure if you knew, I meant the entire setup. The MH, the Jeep and the towing tackle. We've been talking about getting a Class C for our next rig, and I've always dreamed of towing a Jeep behind it.
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-2018 Greyhawk 29MV
-2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (JLU) (Primary Toad)
-1994 Jeep Wrangler YJ (Secondary Toad)
-2014 Jay Flight 28BHBE & Ram 2500 6.4L CC 4x4 (sold)
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02-13-2015, 07:26 AM
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Now I understand. When I get it all hooked up I snap a few shots.
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Eric Brandie and Olive
05 Jeep TJ 4bt 5 sp
09 ram 3500 6.7 6 sp drw
12 greyhawk 31ds
14 scion iq
14 outback
Any day above ground is a great day.
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02-15-2015, 10:06 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Corona/Riverside CA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Camper_bob
...always thought I would just drop a GM 350 in there, but this has me thinking...
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This is a bada$$ setup for sure!
BTW, I can tell you all about the small block conversion in a Jeep... been there done that! I do actually love mine, but would loved to have done the turbo-diesel conversion!
There is a guy in our Jeep club that put a turbo-diesel into a Willys... talk about cool!
Turbo Diesel build link.
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Randy
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