Car trailer plus 72 cj5
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From: Caledon, On
Car trailer plus 72 cj5
I'm in the middle of a restoration of a 72 cj5 and im thinking its going to be done around the time my trucks lease is up. if i buy a car trailer that weighs around 3000 pounds and the jeep is 4000 what do you think i should get next? im thinking 5l f150 with max tow package AND not getting another 3.5 l ecoboost because i had many problems with my 2011 AND the diff went on it. So 6.2 or 5l?
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My last open car trailer weighed 2000# with the box and winch on the front of it.
I would weigh the Jeep also after done. A CJ5 should only weigh about 3500#, my full size 79 Bronco only weighs 4800#.
Should be easily towed by an F150, even with the eco boost!
I would weigh the Jeep also after done. A CJ5 should only weigh about 3500#, my full size 79 Bronco only weighs 4800#.
Should be easily towed by an F150, even with the eco boost!
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From: Bismarck, ND
That's a real heavy car trailer at 3K pounds. Mine also weighs 2K and it's a 20 ft flatbed, with a full wood bed. I think you would be fine with a half ton truck pulling that CJ5 around. If that is going to be you're *only* towing need "ever* then sure, get a half ton. But if there's an RV trailer or "toy hauler" in your future, may as well get a 250 or 350 now and just get it over with.
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From: Caledon, On
Ok thanks for the replies im thinking of going with a 250 Diesel and then in maybe a year or 2 getting a toy hauler
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From: tucson/luray usa
the average single car trailer that would haul your jeep usually runs about 2500lbs, so a late model F150 with the 5.0 should handle it nicely.
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