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Originally Posted by Bob Carriere
Hi Howard
I have been following your thread for a while.....BUT.... now that you included the total distance I would not do it as a flat tow.
I know we are all on tight budgets with our hobbies but the potential for trouble....some of it very costly...... is very high for a long distance tow.
Sure bearings can be repacked........ how good are the tires.... they may look good with lots of thread left...but.... how will they behave in that constant highway driving.
How much money have you got invested in the vehicle you are towing....? how much will it cost you to burn a rear axle bearing and have to find a replacement axle because the axle shaft has been chewed up....
How about the potential damage to your Ram.....???
The jeep you plan to tow is light weight and a rented U haul car trailer will safely handle it. Think of the piece of mind you will have driving back home not having to constantly look into the rear mirror and not having to keep your speed down in case the jeep tires can't handle it..... and no concerns for changing weather conditions..
One more caution.... if you are going that far ....make sure you have a spare for the trailer......oh and a suitable jack...... I speak from experience.
Hope to meet you one day..... you will need to visit the Hammond barn.
Bob C
Bob
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I completely agree with Bob, flat tows are ok for short distance anything else gates a trailer ride. Also if you want to attend any events in Florida go to the Steel soldiers website and sign on, then ask. Gilles