Jeeps and C-Dory's, a connection?

dotnmarty · Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2016 11:41 am Post subject:

Well, when we realized that Dotty doesn't drive anymore and we didn't need two vehicles, we settled on a 2014 Jeep Compass. It's just a 2.4L 4 cylinder with a tow package good for up to 2000lbs and a wonderful sealed Hyundai 6 speed tranny. It pulled our 16 footer like it wasn't even there. After 23,000 miles I have to say I have fallen in love with this much maligned Jeep product.

BTDT · Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2016 1:10 pm Post subject:

hardee · Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2016 2:45 pm Post subject:

Wood Zeppelin · Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2016 3:26 pm Post subject: Jeeps

I rebuilt and drove both a '79 CJ5 and a '75 CJ5 starting in high school and into college. Then in my 30's a rebuilt an '83 Scrambler (CJ-style pickup), which I drive now, and plan to use to tow my 16' C-Dory. It has something like a 103" wheelbase, longer than the shorter CJ models and equivalent to most of todays mid-sized SUV's. It's only rated to tow 2000# though. It has plenty of power, I think it's a braking and stability issue, because it has a higher center of gravity. It also has relatively light weight axles. I'd love to get a 19' C-Dory but at 3000# I'm afraid it's too heavy for my Scrambler to tow. I've heard that with electric trailer brakes, maybe some axle upgrades on the jeep, and other tow/stability accessories?? I could go up to the 3000# 19'..? Anyone want to "weigh in" on this?

Wood Zeppelin · Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2016 3:36 pm Post subject:

As far as comparisons, I think there is a form and function thing happening that Jeeps and C-Dory have in common. I also get the VW Van references (I've owned one of those too). When I think of VW vans, Jeeps and C-Dorys, to me they all have a spirit of fun and adventure about them. They look fun and they're built for adventure.

I have not had reliability or safety issues with any of my jeeps (Drove a '92 Wrangler for many years as well as my two CJ-5's and Scrambler). The CJ5's are the shortest wheelbase (and were narrow too) with highest center of gravity. Granted I never had to swerve radically at high freeway speeds, but the only time it was ever "tippy" was when I was young and doing some crazy off-road stuff one day. Reliability wise, I never had problems. I drove my Wrangler 250,000 miles without any major issues. In some ways they were built cheaply, however their simplicity of design and amount of abuse they take more than made up for it. Easy to fix and maintain! And they can do things most other vehicles can not... AND, Jeeps are both a convertibles AND a 4x4.. how fun is that?

Wood Zeppelin · Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2016 3:37 pm Post subject:

I'd love to post a picture of my Jeep Scrambler and my Drift boat here, but haven't figured out how yet. Signature line? avatar?

I did request a photo album, not sure if I got one yet...

Blueback

thataway · Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2016 4:07 pm Post subject:

wood Zeppelin, you do have an album--click the blue link on the bottom of your signature. It will open your empty album. Click the Album actions on the right upper side, and then put your photos in (the default is 5 photos, but you can put more or less.). Must end in one of the standard photo formats, such as jpeg.

Robert H. Wilkinson · Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2016 4:14 pm Post subject:

BTDT · Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2016 5:12 pm Post subject:

Blueback · Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2016 6:29 pm Post subject:

Kushtaka · Posted: Mon Feb 29, 2016 2:11 pm Post subject:

My C-Dory has been far too economical to own, reliable and trouble free to be compared with any of the jeeps I've ever owned. I'd say my experience with each brand has been polar opposites of each other.