Towing larger trailers with an FZJ80...

[Mike S]

Christo:

You need one of these... we can hook you up

Seriously - nice trailer. Details on your site?

M

 

[cruiserdan]

Mike,

The more I see that photo, the more I like. it.

 

[Mike S]

Mike,

The more I see that photo, the more I like. it.

Thanks. I figure that you KNOW there's a pristine M1 Garand and 10 boxes of DCM .30 cal ball in the drawer, along with my SxS shotguns, tools, dog gear, etc.

Next time I pass through Albaquerque on my way to West Texas, I AM gonna stop and get a look at you...

BTW, no one was injured in the wreck

M

 

[BOZ]

I was in error. The Kaymar is rated for more than 5,000 lbs. I see it is actually rated at over 7,000 lbs. So never mind.

Boz

 

[Mike S]

I was in error. The Kaymar is rated for more than 5,000 lbs. I see it is actually rated at over 7,000 lbs. So never mind.

Boz

Boz - thanks for the correction. The PO put the Kaymar on my truck, so I don't have all the factory data. Apreciated.

Mike

 

[Beowulf]

Not that I would ...

-B-

 

[Beowulf]

Mike, you need one of these. We can hook you up.

He has an 80. Why would he want to get a Nissan Pisstrol?

-B-

 

[Grench]

Not that I would ...

-B-

See how that is doing the reverse stinkbug under the trailer load? A load distributing hitch properly set up would drop that nose down and add a lot of stability IMHO.

 

[Dansan]

As others have said, 5K# is the adviseable limit. I did it with a 95LC and it was great on the flat, easily maintaining 70+mph. On I-70 on the way up to the Eisenhower tunnel it was another matter - engine redlined and sitting behind the semis, being passed by some. A nice big domestic V8 or Cummins diesel provides priceless realxation in a situation like this.

 

[zukatude]

As others have said, 5K# is the adviseable limit. I did it with a 95LC and it was great on the flat, easily maintaining 70+mph. On I-70 on the way up to the Eisenhower tunnel it was another matter - engine redlined and sitting behind the semis, being passed by some. A nice big domestic V8 or Cummins diesel provides priceless realxation in a situation like this.

I think exactly the same way when I flat tow my 2700 lb. buggy behind my 94 to Moab (from Fort Collins (near Denver) 3 times per year). On the flats, its comfortable at 70-75mph. But through the mountains, its slow. Is it worth it to swap a v8 or add a SC?

Consider this: I estimate that the distances traveled over the steepest grades (Georgetown to the tunnel, and Copper Mtn. to Vail Pass) is about 40 miles roundtrip. On those sections, it takes me 69 minutes doing say 35mph. A similar towing setup with a v8 or diesel would take only 37 minutes at 65 mph. That's a savings of 32 minutes. Lets be really conservative and say that the v8 tow rig is also faster on the grades where I'm doing 55mph and he's doing 70mph (another 30 mile stretch). Otherwise, we do the same speed of 70mph.

So the much better tow setup saves you about 1 hour on your Moab trip. Is it worth it to upgrade to a Expedition or full size diesel truck? You may want to also factor in the fuel costs. The better tow setup might very well (especially the diesel) consume less fuel than the 80 series. I get about 12mpg towing in this situation. Not sure what a gas Expedition or diesel might get, probably better.

I can't afford a big tow truck anyway, so its just food for thought for me.

-Paul in Windsor

 

[sportbiker929]

I tow this

 

[Mike S]

My 5.4L Expedition gets 16.5 MPG on level ground, with 40lbs. air in the tires, averaging 75 MPH. I expect that towing it would be more like 12-13 MPG. I would REALLY rather be driving my 80 so that I can drop the trailer and get through the bad country I actually came to hunt. The Ford is pretty limited off road - I've tried it.

I'm now thinking that a small tandem axle travel trailer of 4000 lbs or less is where I need to be.

M

 

[HIPPYHUNTER]

I like this thread.
I need an enclosed trailer to tow 2 quads @ 375 lbs ea. I also like the idea of having a camper/toybox set up. I wont have to tow too far to go riding/camping (usually 100 mi each way).

I broke a rear P.S. leaf spring mount on my 97 F-150 this weekend (we have nice center medians here in Oklahoma! I looked like the Dukes of Hazard Shoulda used the turn around <illegal> Lost a cooler full of food/drink). So the F-150 needs to be traded/sold to fund a trailer. I am thinking a 12'-16' x 7'-8' wide enclosed w/ ramp back door would work....get a RV style side door, a couple of windows, roof vents and design/install the interior as needed.
The enclosed trailer would free-up some driveway space by allowing me to store the quad(s) in it on the side yard (behind locked gates). Also the F-150 would be gone freeing up insurance money and space too.
I like the concept of the "work-n-play" toyhaulers.....living space coupled with a "garage and ramp" set-up. The Land Cruiser works for now for me as I sell real estate and need the 4 doors and they still look good and ....well....sunstantial.
I know I would not set any speed records but this seems to be the best workable solution for me to meet my ends and free up space in garage and drive way.
The Kimberly Kamper would be the berries if it had the ability to hold a quad (Honda 400 EX) or two.
Hit me with some kickass ideas and comments (pics always help)please.

 

[Mike S]

I had a buddy that had a toyhauler, and we would put my Willys flatfender in the back, and pull it with his truck. Noce compromise and pretty comfortable.

M

 

[HIPPYHUNTER]

Thanks MikeS; but I get sick of my buddies every once in a while...plus they have wives that screw up the plans....I need to be able to hook and go.

 

[fj40crusher]

I would like to congratulate you on posting the smallest picture ever on mud!

 

[gsandd]

IdahoDoug have you towed up Horse Shoe Bend hill around the Boise area? If so how much were you towing and the speed you were able to maintain. I am afraid to pull anything 5000 pounds up this hill with my 80.

 

[Azlan]

Hi

I have a 96 LC80 with 4.2 1HD-FT turbo engine. 2" lift (king spring HD & KONI HD) and HD airbagman. All bushes are superpro. i have custom made reinforce tow hitch receiver. I am planning to tow 11000lbs boat. my boat is on a triple axles tendem trailer rated for 18000lbs with disc brakes on all 3 axles to help with braking. Do you guys think it is safe to tow? In malaysia, tow vehicle choices are limited. We dont have dually trucks with moster engine like in the US or australia. LC with 4.2 diesel is the biggest we have and i have to live with it! Commercial vehicle is out of questions

 

[Dragos80]

Towing capacity is limited at 5000lbs. LC80 is not a towing rig. If you can't have access to anything else, just don't exceed 40mph. I don't think you can anyway, but for everybody's safety drive slow. Practice braking like the Flintstones.
And read the previous page for more info.

 

[baldilocks]

Not sure how far you need to tow the boat or if towing will be a regular thing but if it's a one time relocation maybe you could hire someone to move it. Sounds like a pretty big boat. 11,000lbs is double the rated capacity.