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Towing a 2004 Rockwood

Started by BrewCrew71, Aug 29, 2006, 02:13 PM

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BrewCrew71

I currently have a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the towing package that I am using to tow my 2004 Rockwood HW2518G.  
The rear of my Jeep sags pretty low when its hooked up.  I have checked into getting a Equilizer hitch, however the location of the Tanks on the front of the camper means I would have to modify the plate that holds them. meaning relocate the palte that the tanks sit on, or cut a hole in the plate to make room for the clamps that go over the frame for the EQ hitch.
I also checked into having some Heavy Duty springs put onmy jeep to help, but I have been told that with the towing Pkg I already have the HD springs.
and it seems no body makes an aftermarket part to help with this problem.
Any suggestions???????

Gregg, Julia & Jacob
Dog: Zeke
04'Rockwood HW/00' Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd.

Recumbentman

Hello BrewCrew and Welcome to PUT
have you taken a look at theses Air lift
or Timbren
these should fit the bill

chkster

can't find a picture of an '04 is it similiar to the folding trailer from '05 line?

tlhdoc

I used the Timbren Springs on my 1999 Windstar and they helped a lot.  Easy to install.:)

BrewCrew71

Quote from: chkstercan't find a picture of an '04 is it similiar to the folding trailer from '05 line?

http://www.forestriverinc.com/nd/tentcampers/Rockwood/brochures/2006rockwoodtent.pdf

Check out he above web page, pages 6 & 7 show exactly what it looks like.

edwardr132

I use a Reese WDH.  Life gets more complicated with it due to being much harder to hook up compared to just a normal hitch, but it would definitely solve your problem.

I also second the idea of the air springs.  If you feel you can't install them yourself, many trailor places stock them and will install them for you as well.

BrewCrew71

Quote from: edwardr132I use a Reese WDH.  Life gets more complicated with it due to being much harder to hook up compared to just a normal hitch, but it would definitely solve your problem.

I also second the idea of the air springs.  If you feel you can't install them yourself, many trailor places stock them and will install them for you as well.

Due to the way the LP tanks are mounted, I cant get a WD hitch on unless I relocate or modify the plate that runs across the a frame where the tanks are mounted.