New Tow Car now some questions

[Val & Frank]

Hi All

I am sure I posted this already but can't find it, We are in the process of buying a New Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0 CRD V6. My questions are around the tow bar and stability etc.

I can have a tow bar fitted at the dealers,but was wondering if it's better to have it done by a specialist company ??

Lutz posted about an electronic stabiliser but the dealer just looked blank when I asked him ?? ( I'm sure your right Lutz and not the dealer )

As the £50k is going to be a ten year investment for the Van + Car, I want to try to make sure I get it right the first time. If anyone has any ideas about sensible aids to add to the safety when towing it would be much appreciated. I am aware of the fact that when asking a question that is open I may get different opinions. But these will sure be better than my own, seeing so I don't really have any.

The van we will purchase will be either a Senator Louisiana or a Bessacarr Cameo, either van will be new so I can also have fitted any improved aids before delivery.

Thanking you in advance and one day I hope to be as active as some of you on this forum helping others

best regards

Val & Frank

 

[Lutz]

Send an email to my address if you're interested to know more about the electronic stabiliser that I've got on my caravan and how to get one.

 

[Val & Frank]

Thank you Lutz for the information. I am just reading through it

regards

Val & Frank

 

[354]

Hi

We bought a GC 3.0V6 CRD Limited and honestly say it is the finest tow and solo vehicle we have had, stability with the caravan on the back is great (we have a lunar lexon). As for the towbar we got a Brink Eclipse fitted by an independant fitter, Our Jeep dealer actualy advised getting it fitted by an independent fitter . I am sure you will be well satisfied with the GC, fuel consumption is around 23mpg towing , 28 solo.

 

[clivea]

Hi, we have a Sorento fitted witha Brinks detachable towbar. requireda very slight cut to rear bumber lower sill. All our towbars have been fitted by an indepenent specialst and evne the Kia dealer said that they would not actually fit the towbar. It cost about

 

[Pelyma1]

Brinks are OEM for many manufacturers, my Disco 3 uses a brinks bar branded Land Rover. Many bars now are plug in anyway I'd be surprised if the ne Jeep isn't so I don't see what the issue is. In fact due to the plug in nature of the electrics and the bar they can even be done as a diy job.

I'm not surprised that the dealer gave a blank look when talking about electronic stabilisers, most don't know about the cars they sell let alone towing aids that they don't sell!! Have fun and enjoy it.