Headlights and fully loaded or heavy towing

[jeepgladiatorjeti]

Hi, I am Hans from the Netherlands. A very happy and proud owner of a granite crystal JT Launch Edition. Almost stock, only a view Mopar adds and a slightly bigger size tyre. Oh, and a Bestop Sunrider softtop ofcourse ... The Jeep is big enough for our small country. So no lifts and/or 37’s ....
Question: when I am towing my trailer with mini tractor, my headlights are blinding other drivers. In Europe all the (newer) cars have automatic adjustable headlights. Apparently American cars do not have to have those lights? Are you guys in the States used to blind other drivers when you’re heavy loaded and or towing? Or do you adjust them and leave it that way even when the Jeep is empty?

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[DreamedofaJeepSomeday]

Hi, I am Hans from the Netherlands. A very happy and proud owner of a granite crystal JT Launch Edition. Almost stock, only a view Mopar adds and a slightly bigger size tyre. Oh, and a Bestop Sunrider softtop ofcourse ... The Jeep is big enough for our small country. So no lifts and/or 37’s ....
Question: when I am towing my trailer with mini tractor, my headlights are blinding other drivers. In Europe all the (newer) cars have automatic adjustable headlights. Apparently American cars do not have to have those lights? Are you guys in the States used to blind other drivers when you’re heavy loaded and or towing? Or do you adjust them and leave it that way even when the Jeep is empty?

Just keep on low beams? What is the tongue weight of that trailer?

 

[Mr._Bill]

Hi, I am Hans from the Netherlands. A very happy and proud owner of a granite crystal JT Launch Edition. Almost stock, only a view Mopar adds and a slightly bigger size tyre. Oh, and a Bestop Sunrider softtop ofcourse ... The Jeep is big enough for our small country. So no lifts and/or 37’s ....
Question: when I am towing my trailer with mini tractor, my headlights are blinding other drivers. In Europe all the (newer) cars have automatic adjustable headlights. Apparently American cars do not have to have those lights? Are you guys in the States used to blind other drivers when you’re heavy loaded and or towing? Or do you adjust them and leave it that way even when the Jeep is empty?

Headlights here are not automatically adjustable. Your towing situation may need looked at. There are a lot of variables that can affect how well it works. Are you within the weight limits for the truck? Is the tongue weight around 10% of the total trailer weight? Are you using a drop hitch so the trailer is sitting level when connected? Are you using a weight distribution hitch? Is it a single or double axle trailer?

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