Outer Limits 4x4 Board

ok as i am continuing my search for a decent tow rig, i expanded the field to look at jeep cherokees. i test drove one years ago and found it quite a quick car. my research tells me its towing rating is quite high (higher than a gq anyway).

this will be purely for towing and for mild touring use so i don't need to know about mods. i just need to hear first hand accounts on what it is like to own one and how well does it tow. i hear it got an update in 1996 so it will be ones from that year that i look at. is there a dual fuel conversion out there?

NAM,

good choice but have a look at overall vehicle weight, quite light and likely to be pushed around by a buggy and trailer that probably outweigh the tow vehicle.

My 2c.

Now a good value vehicle, a mat had one on the road for under 6g after buying as is private sale and fixed what needed for a full roadworthy.

Jason

N*A*M if your looking at a modern day Chero I agree with Lockee, you may have a prob with it being pushed around it a bit.

On the other hand;

Why not look at an older style Chero, maybe 84-87. 3 tonne of Jeep with a nice 360 in the front which can be easily converted to gas, these are also a nice easy 4x4 to drive with plently of get up and go. These are a fair bit cheaper to buy than the new guys and you get that nice full V8 sound.

I'd also say too light to tow a lot. My 2000 XJ weighed 1810kg on the weighbridge and thats with dual batteries, false floor, larger tyres and two people aboard.

How much are you looking at pulling with it?

Cheers
Steve

why is it rated so highly for towing?

i think trailer and buggy will be about 2500kgs.

N*A*M wrote:why is it rated so highly for towing?

i think trailer and buggy will be about 2500kgs.

maybe you cant read?
maybe you looked at the diesel version?
dunno..
i thought the XJ face lift was at end of 1997

Xj is rated for about 2270kg......
I've towed a bit with ours and that included my 2kkg TJ on a heavy rental trailer (to TTC).....The XJ struggled and often felt is was bing pshed along......
Agree with Lexx - a FSJ is a better option.....

in the owner manual it has 3250 kg towing capacity (on a 96 cherokee sport) and on my tow bar , which is aftermarket, it has a tow capacity of 3000kg on the plate. I prolly wouldnt tow 3 tonnes with it due to it being a little light, though it would phase me to tow say, 2,200kg.
One of the reasons i bought it was for the tow capacity as we travel with the boat a fair bit (2 ton)

also tow with my XJ only a off road camper but it gets pushed around a bit fitted elec brakes to camper at least feel a bit more relaxed with them Dont know for sure but the FSJeep may come as a carburated engine which is easier to convert to LPG also they run sweeter on both petrol and gas

Just had a look at my user manual 2001 XJ
Engine GTW Max load at Coupling
2.5L Diesel 1400kg 210kg
2.5L Gasoline 907kg 104kg
4.0L Gasoline 2268kg 340kg

Trailer brakes required for trailers over 750 kg

Hope this helps

I would not recommend an XJ as a tow rig, From experience the 4.0 while a great motor unloaded, it is down right gut less with even 1t in tow.
I towed my scout to/fro the painter about 2.5t all up and struggled and over heated the auto. That was towing on the flat motor way trying to do 100kmh

Eric

I should have added i set the cruz cont to 80KMH and the auto cooled down.

Eric

NAM, Dont do it! They dont have the strength to pull that kinda weight, dont you think I would still be using one to tow my rig.

Im looking into a Older Cherokee V8.

Does someone have a FSJ for sale ? I think OzJeeper was selling one.

from the trading post...
JEEP CHEROKEE 1981 4WD 6.2 V8 chev diesel, transport approved, auto transmission, aluminium bull bar and side steps, towbar, twin tanks, chrome wheels, stratos bucket seats with sheepskin covers, too many extras to list, good towing vehicle, $7500 (07)41574530, GIN GIN.

MAKE/MODEL: Jeep Cherokee
YEAR: 1979
PRICE: $7,990.00
BODY: wagon
COLOUR: yellow
TRANSMISSION: automatic
REGO NUMBER: MS62
Mag/Alloy, Glass tint, Side steps, roof rack, an oldie but a goodie!power steering. Ph 3266 2933

MAKE/MODEL: Jeep Cherokee
YEAR: 1982
PRICE: $7,800.00
TRANSMISSION: automatic
JEEP CHEROKEE 1982 model, V8 auto, petrol/LPG, rego 03.06, very good condition- $7,800 (07)54956126, (0417)066056, STAFFORD HEIGHTS.

MAKE/MODEL: Jeep Cherokee
YEAR: 1983
PRICE: $7,000.00
JEEP CHEROKEE 1983 V8 4WD, rebuilt motor & g/box, ed/brock manifold and 650 holley, extractors, twin exh, B&M shifter, tint wind, a/c, p/s, 265 tyres, excel cond. $7,000 ono. PH 0412551807..


MAKE/MODEL: Jeep Cherokee
YEAR: 1984
PRICE: $6,500.00
TRANSMISSION: automatic
Jeep Cherokee 1984 5.9ltr automatic, GC, includes body/suspension lift, alloys, 35in muds, p/s, CD, a/c, gas reg March TLF 029 $6500ono (03)94593353 Heidelberg West.

MAKE/MODEL: Jeep Cherokee
YEAR: 1984
PRICE: $5,000.00
BODY: wagon
TRANSMISSION: manual
Jeep Cherokee 1984 Wagon 4WD, 4 speed manual, 5.9L, V8, $5000 or near offer BERRY SPRINGS 0418-89 4128 or 08-89886150 or 08-89270948 A/H.

Pretty cheap for some fine tow rigs...

However, if you want towing capacity and economy (hold the comfort), buy my dual cab defender...