Post by: bigsteve1911 on April 16, 2009, 11:06:17 PM
First post, and I have searched through the posts as best I can so hopefully someone can help.
I am towing a caravan with a 2003 Cherokee, and I can't help but think that the arse of the van is really high (ie nose down).
Is this a common thing with Jeeps/cherokees, and does anyone know of a way of lifting the towball a couple of inches?
Thanks in advance.
Steve
Post by: Bubba on April 16, 2009, 11:11:23 PM
Post by: The Smiths on April 16, 2009, 11:18:52 PM
Post by: bigsteve1911 on April 17, 2009, 07:15:18 AM
It seems the hitch is too low at the back of the jeep, but can't find anything that will help me raise it a couple of inches - in fact most of the info I can find is that the problem for 4 x 4's is hitches being too high!
We've had trouble a couple of times with the jockey wheel on the van being so low (even when fully wound up) that it catches on speed bumps.
cheers
Post by: Mike Pavelin on April 17, 2009, 07:52:08 AM
Post by: Tank on April 17, 2009, 10:44:24 AM
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Post by: bigsteve1911 on April 17, 2009, 03:38:26 PM
Quote from: "Mike Pavelin"
What type of hitch does it have? How about a photo?
Not sure of the type - I can TRY post a photo (newbie!) It was fitted by Towbar Express, the mobile towbar fitters.
Post by: neilhull on April 18, 2009, 08:37:20 AM
Post by: JamesH on April 18, 2009, 11:50:28 AM
Quote from: "neilhull"
Hi this has to be rear springs . I tow a compass shadow 4 birth with my 1997 cherokee . the spring on mine ar u/s (fitting new ones today) .When i put the van on i can not get my hand between the wheel arch .
Newer Cherokee has coil sprung rear and doesn't have the major sagging problems as the earlier leaf sprung XJ Cherokee.
Post by: neilhull on April 18, 2009, 06:31:18 PM
Quote from: "JamesH"
Quote from: "neilhull"Hi this has to be rear springs . I tow a compass shadow 4 birth with my 1997 cherokee . the spring on mine ar u/s (fitting new ones today) .When i put the van on i can not get my hand between the wheel arch .
Newer Cherokee has coil sprung rear and doesn't have the major sagging problems as the earlier leaf sprung XJ Cherokee.
#-o #-o
Post by: Mel B on April 18, 2009, 11:25:42 PM
I tug our Ace Award Firestar with no problem, detachable brink system, 04 model (cheers lighthouse) Cherokee Sport (KJ/Liberty), i'll dig out clicky snaps tomorra.
Post by: Bubba on April 19, 2009, 08:55:43 AM
Post by: ZJ Brad on April 19, 2009, 05:55:19 PM
Quote from: "V8 Bubba"
not wishing to hijack but how much do you guys pay to park up a van per night
depends where you go really. We have paid any where from a tenner to 40 quid (bank holidays etc.) about 15 to 20 quid for a suitable pitch with electric is the norm though. Deffo cheaper then staying in a motel.
Post by: Mel B on April 19, 2009, 05:57:37 PM
Quote from: "V8 Bubba"
not wishing to hijack but how much do you guys pay to park up a van per night
It can vary, small field called a CL, no more than 5 vans, a fiver a night.
Large Club site ie: Caravan Club, depending on season, from a tenner upwards.
Commercial site ie: Haven, as much as they can get.
Costs can vary a bit, per person per night, some charge extra if you put an awning up, take dogs and kids.
But in the end it can work out cheaper than Hotel or B&B, plus if you don't like the site, you can hitch up and clear of to another one.
You could always just park in a field for nowt, and when land owner wants to know wos going on, you reply
"Wood ya loike somm cheep Tarmak on dat sur."
Post by: neilhull on April 19, 2009, 07:58:54 PM
Quote from: "Mel B"
Quote from: "V8 Bubba"not wishing to hijack but how much do you guys pay to park up a van per night
It can vary, small field called a CL, no more than 5 vans, a fiver a night.
Large Club site ie: Caravan Club, depending on season, from a tenner upwards.
Commercial site ie: Haven, as much as they can get.
Costs can vary a bit, per person per night, some charge extra if you put an awning up, take dogs and kids.
But in the end it can work out cheaper than Hotel or B&B, plus if you don't like the site, you can hitch up and clear of to another one.
You could always just park in a field for nowt, and when land owner wants to know wos going on, you reply
"Wood ya loike somm cheep Tarmak on dat sur." :jawdrop: ROFL ROFL ROFL ROFL
Post by: Mike Pavelin on April 19, 2009, 09:01:37 PM
Post by: Mel B on April 19, 2009, 10:39:03 PM
Quote from: "Mike Pavelin"
Still haven't seen yours but if you look at the spare tyre on the tailgate you'll see that the tow ball can only be so high before you can't open the tailgate anymore.
Hows this, and yes i can open tailgate.