Jerry -
I am relieved! The wiring harness is 7-pin standard and installed! The adaptor is for a 4-pin on a trailer. So, I am plug and play!
Thanks,
Arlene
--- In tabtrailers@yahoogroups.com, "Jerry Jones" <jjerryj@...> wrote:
>
> Arlene, if the Jeep came factory-equipped with the 7-pin receptacle, then you are correct. If it came only with the 4-pin, and a 7-pin was added later, then there may be the potential problem I mentioned. Apparently yours was equipped to take either type of trailer wiring harness, or you have a separate adapter to plug into the 7-pin in order to use a trailer with a 4-pin plug?
>
> Jerry J
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: webwiz_tn
> To: tabtrailers@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2011 7:05 PM
> Subject: [tabtrailers] Re: Time for a new Tow Vehicle...thoughts on small SUV?
>
>
>
> Jerry -
>
> I am confused! I assumed that all I would have to do is plug the 7-pin of the T@B into the 7- pin on the Jeep. What am I missing?
>
> Thanks,
> Arlene
>
> --- In tabtrailers@yahoogroups.com, "Jerry Jones" <jjerryj@> wrote:
> >
> > Arlene, I suggest you ensure that the 7-pin to 4-pin adapter included an added larger ground lead to the 7-pin in the tow vehicle. The 4-pin connector is only intended to provide current for the trailer lights, and the ground lead is normally not adequate to handle the additional current for charging a battery and running a 3-way fridge in the DC mode while towing. We have had several occasions where the person adding the charge lead only used a large lead for that, but left the smaller ground lead to the 4-pin connector in place, resulting in the lead burning open from the larger current needed for the additional load.
> >
> > Jerry J
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: webwiz_tn
> > To: tabtrailers@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2011 3:05 PM
> > Subject: [tabtrailers] Re: Time for a new Tow Vehicle...thoughts on small SUV?
> >
> >
> >
> > All -
> >
> > I bought a 2011 Jeep Liberty several weeks ago after a horrendous 7-week experience with a pre-owned 2007 Mazda CX9. I have not contributed to this thread because I have not yet had an opportunity to tow my T@B.
> >
> > All I can say is that I wish I had made this decision before I got involved with the CX9! I an enjoying the Jeep and am anxiously awaiting camping weather. The vehicle does have a 5000# towing capacity and the Trailer Tow Class III package comes with:
> >
> > 7-Pin Wiring Harness
> > 7-to-4-Pin Wiring Adaptor
> > Class III Receiver Hitch
> > Full-Size Spare Tire
> > Heavy Duty Engine Cooling
> > Power Steering Cooler
> > Trailer Sway Control
> > Trailer Tow Group
> >
> > The spare tire is now housed underneath the vehicle and the receiver hitch sticks out a bit from the vehicle (instead of under the bumper) which should make it so much easier to attach the chains.
> >
> > Hope this helps!
> >
> > Best regards,
> > Arlene
> >
> > --- In tabtrailers@yahoogroups.com, "C" <familybakerfive@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Theresa, unless the tow rating has changed in the last couple of model years on the Jeep Liberty, it did have a rating of 5,000. That's an SUV I am considering.
> > >
> > > Thanks for your break-down on each. That's informative.
> > >
> > > Crystal
> > >
> > > --- In tabtrailers@yahoogroups.com, "theresakoth" <theresakoth@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Hi Guys,
> > > >
> > > > Here's a summary and a big Thank You to all for your great input. I've
> > > > considered many of the vehicles that were mentioned.
> > > >
> > > > The Conclusion for me is a diesel Grand Cherokee. 5,000+ tow capacity,
> > > > 21 mpg average, and I can run biodiesel.
> > > >
> > > > Based on the owner's database showing tow vehicles I calculated the
> > > > breakdown:
> > > >
> > > > 53% of us tow with SUVs
> > > > 30% of us tow with a truck
> > > > 17% of us tow with a car
> > > >
> > > > Also, for posterity's sake, here are some thoughts about my test drives.
> > > > My needs are adequate towing for mountain driving, better than average
> > > > gas mileage and/or reduced environmental impact. If anyone has any
> > > > questions on these, please feel free to email me.
> > > >
> > > > * Toyota Highlander: The gas model was great at 5,000 lbs max, but
> > > > the Hybrid maxed out at 3,500 lbs. Thanks Sandra, for the
> > > > recommendation and I think you're right about needing closer to 5,000.
> > > > * Jeep Liberty: A great car with 3,500 towing and good hp/torque.
> > > > Thanks to Mark & Leslie for the suggestion, but I think the hills
> > > > require a bit more for me.
> > > > * Jeep Wrangler Unlimited: Good tow capacity at 3,500 lbs but too
> > > > stripped-down on aesthetics for this girly-girl.
> > > > * Hyundai Santa Fe: Out of all of them, this drove the nicest. Had
> > > > great user options and stock class III hitch with wiring harness. The
> > > > 3,500 lb limit would be great on the plains, but I felt for regular use
> > > > in the mountains, it didn't fit. Thanks Gid, for the suggestion though.
> > > > * Toyota Rav4: 3,500 tow capacity, swinging rear door, good gas
> > > > mileage.
> > > > * Toyota 4Runner: Had one of these and loved it. Same gas mileage as
> > > > Highlander, but tows much more. Love it, but was looking for better gas
> > > > mileage and lower carbon footprint. Thanks David, for the suggestion
> > > > and I'm jealous.
> > > > * Toyota FJ Cruiser: Liked the tow/cargo capacity, but in driving it
> > > > seemed that the windows had too small visibility. I also didn't like
> > > > the mileage and the fact that the FJ and Rav4 had swing-out rear doors
> > > > which I felt wouldn't work when hitched. Great car though, Cindy and I
> > > > hope you have fun with it. :)
> > > > * Ford Escape & Explorer: I didn't consider these because of my bad
> > > > previous experience. purely personal bias and I'm sure they're more
> > > > than adequate.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks to Mervyn who got me looking at the diesels. While for finacial
> > > > reasons, I eliminated most of the diesel SUV's currently on the market
> > > > (Mercedes, VW, Audi) I found that Jeep made diesel SUVs in the Grand
> > > > Cherokee (2007-2008) and the Liberty (2005-2006). A combination of good
> > > > torque, mercedes-designed 3L V6 and average of 21 mpg sold me on the
> > > > Grand Cherokee model.
> > > >
> > > > Happy T@bbing <mailto:T@bbing> ,
> > > > Theresa
> > > > #0576
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
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