Quote Originally Posted by Joe_Black

Short wheelbase vehicles have been in use worldwide for towing applications since the dawn of motorized transport, even in big-rigs. I'm the owner and operator of a short wheelbase semi even, fully rated at 79,000 lbs.
Here you are talking about a fifth wheel, which is not the same as a ball hitch. Forces act much differently when the pivot center is above the drive axle rather than behind it.

To get close to the GVW when towing some type of load equalizing hitch is required and I see no mention of that in this post as well or are you just referring to experience as being gained by trial and error? This could be disastrous for someone that has little experience in towing vehicles.

Joe you and I both know there is a big difference between a professional driver and someone that is asking for advice because he is not sure what to do. I have a friend that tows a 35’ 5thwheel with a 25’ boat behind a F350. Would this be safe for anyone no. But a retired long haul driver that made his living driving triples why not?

I had no problem years ago towing our 23’ trailer behind a full sized Bronco. Plenty of power, equalizer hitch and within the manufactures tow rating. I turned the driving over to my wife who had only towed with a shorter trailer. As she was passing a semi a gust of wind caused the trailer to sway. She over corrected and rolled.

Even if the VX was rated for 5000# a trailer with a Jeep YJ would exceed this rating. I guess it could be flat towed but stopping would be an issue. If the YJ is trailed, a load equalizing hitch and trailer brakes are a must. Then he could still get in trouble with load placement, which is critical. There are so many variables that telling someone it would be safe to tow a YJ with a VX in my book is irresponsible.