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Old 04-16-2008, 08:37 PM   #32
Andrew T
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Profile:  2008 34' Classic
1960 17' Pacer
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Hi Fastrob

Your Jeep can be pretty stable with the Tradewind with a few ajustments. The short wheelbase is not too bad on the Liberty because the overhang is also very short. At least untill you factor in the spare tire that hangs off the back end.

There is a way around it though. We just get an extra spare tire and wheel for the Jeep and carry it in the tire carrier of the Airstream. A 25' will easily run on 3 wheels so it does not need a spare. This allows the ball to be very close to the bumper which substantially reduces the overhang.

Make sure your torsion bars a adjuste for even weight distribution and that your ball mount has as much rearward angle as possible.

If this does not make it totally stable you can put a tighter tire on the Liberty but the stock ones are not that bad for an SUV.

Which hitch system are you using?

Andy
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