Jo Dog / Single Axle Jeep

Well you got me. I am real curious now.

 

I can't say I've ever had any trouble with jackknifing. Even running with it down in winter conditions and empty. Any other single axle jeep questions just ask!

 

Me neither...

 

Hello Don,
Some notes on using a jump jeep. They are about the best way to add capacity to a heavy haul tractor, short of buying a tri-drive tractor. Tri-drives are now a recognized combination in all of Canada now with the recent TAC changes, and have always been legal in the US. Additionally, California likes them, and will issue a permit if a special heavy haul inspection is scheduled prior to a permit request. Once inspected, this inspection report becomes part of any future permit request, with a validation # issued to the tractor.
But a jump jeep is a good alternative (except California). I used one for over 10 years behind my Western Star, all over the US and Canada. I encountered no jurisdictions that did not recognize it for overweight permits, and many western states allow it for legal loads, as well. If you get one, try to get both the air dump on the airbags to help "jumping" it up on your frame ramps when not using it, and a flip neck on the jeep nose to lengthen your inner bridge if desired. (Like Alberta) K-Line and Aspen both make excellent jeeps. mine was K-line. Your 5th wheel height when using it is slightly increased, but most trailers have adjustable necks so you make up for it. (I know of no regulation in Canada requiring a 102" width axle on it)

Good luck...

 

It's an Etnyre?