Towing
johntk
05-04-2010, 10:53 PM
I have a 1999 Cherokee Sport that I want to tow on a two wheel dolly with my motorhome.
Other than installing a brake controller, strapping the front wheels securely to the dolly, and putting the automatic transmission in neutral, is there anything else I need to do or precautions I should take before towing?
Also, I see Jeep Wranglers flat-towed behind motorhomes more than any other vehicle. Is this my imagination or is there something about those vehicles that make them more conducive to long tow-trips?
Thanks,
John
Other than installing a brake controller, strapping the front wheels securely to the dolly, and putting the automatic transmission in neutral, is there anything else I need to do or precautions I should take before towing?
Also, I see Jeep Wranglers flat-towed behind motorhomes more than any other vehicle. Is this my imagination or is there something about those vehicles that make them more conducive to long tow-trips?
Thanks,
John
MagicRat
05-04-2010, 11:53 PM
It is VERY important that you put the transfer case in neutral.
Most automatic transmissions react very badly when towed long distances, when the engine is not running. The lack of pressurized lubrication means that the moving parts can be starved of oil and be damaged.
However, the Cherokee, Wrangler and some other SUV's have a neutral position in the transfer case, which allows for long-distance towing without damage.
Most automatic transmissions react very badly when towed long distances, when the engine is not running. The lack of pressurized lubrication means that the moving parts can be starved of oil and be damaged.
However, the Cherokee, Wrangler and some other SUV's have a neutral position in the transfer case, which allows for long-distance towing without damage.
johntk
05-05-2010, 04:26 PM
It is VERY important that you put the transfer case in neutral.
Most automatic transmissions react very badly when towed long distances, when the engine is not running. The lack of pressurized lubrication means that the moving parts can be starved of oil and be damaged.
However, the Cherokee, Wrangler and some other SUV's have a neutral position in the transfer case, which allows for long-distance towing without damage.
Thanks for your reply. I'm not sure what you mean by putting the transfer case in neutral. The front wheels will be off the road, so I assume that takes out any complications with 4WD. Please correct me if this is not the case.
If the gear shift for the rear wheels is in neutral, is that enough to not damage the transmission or differential?
Thanks again for your input,
John
Most automatic transmissions react very badly when towed long distances, when the engine is not running. The lack of pressurized lubrication means that the moving parts can be starved of oil and be damaged.
However, the Cherokee, Wrangler and some other SUV's have a neutral position in the transfer case, which allows for long-distance towing without damage.
Thanks for your reply. I'm not sure what you mean by putting the transfer case in neutral. The front wheels will be off the road, so I assume that takes out any complications with 4WD. Please correct me if this is not the case.
If the gear shift for the rear wheels is in neutral, is that enough to not damage the transmission or differential?
Thanks again for your input,
John
4x4 blazerguy
05-09-2010, 02:06 AM
You still need to put the transfer case in NEUTRAL other wise you will burn up the transmission. Check owners manual for towing instructions.
fredjacksonsan
05-09-2010, 10:08 AM
+1000; transfer case in neutral, or damage will result!
mastertech1964
08-11-2010, 04:22 PM
jeeps should always be towed with the tcase in neutral and the transmission in park or manual trans in low gear
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