towing a Wrangler
 

We're about to buy a motorhome and tow a Jeep Wrangler with it.
I've been reading that Jeep recommends that the Wrangler be towed with
the transfer case in neutral and the standard transmission in 5th or 6th
gear. I have also heard horror stories about what happens if the
transfer case is knocked into engagement due to a bump, gremlins, or
whatever.

1) Do those of you who tow Wranglers tow with the standard transmission
in gear, or do you have it in neutral?

2) How do you ensure that the transfer case stays in neutral?


TIA,
mdh

Re: towing a Wrangler
 

We tow in neutral. I don't see how the transfer would ever
accidentally go into gear. I think those people that may have believed
it did, must have left it in gear, which I always start the engine to
test, and as I do every fifty miles, with the Dana 20 that doesn't have
an oil pump like yours.
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"Michael D. Henderson" wrote:
>
> We're about to buy a motorhome and tow a Jeep Wrangler with it.
> I've been reading that Jeep recommends that the Wrangler be towed with
> the transfer case in neutral and the standard transmission in 5th or 6th
> gear. I have also heard horror stories about what happens if the
> transfer case is knocked into engagement due to a bump, gremlins, or
> whatever.
>
> 1) Do those of you who tow Wranglers tow with the standard transmission
> in gear, or do you have it in neutral?
>
> 2) How do you ensure that the transfer case stays in neutral?
>
> TIA,
> mdh

Re: towing a Wrangler
 

We tow in neutral. I don't see how the transfer would ever
accidentally go into gear. I think those people that may have believed
it did, must have left it in gear, which I always start the engine to
test, and as I do every fifty miles, with the Dana 20 that doesn't have
an oil pump like yours.
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.a...rch+this+group
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

"Michael D. Henderson" wrote:
>
> We're about to buy a motorhome and tow a Jeep Wrangler with it.
> I've been reading that Jeep recommends that the Wrangler be towed with
> the transfer case in neutral and the standard transmission in 5th or 6th
> gear. I have also heard horror stories about what happens if the
> transfer case is knocked into engagement due to a bump, gremlins, or
> whatever.
>
> 1) Do those of you who tow Wranglers tow with the standard transmission
> in gear, or do you have it in neutral?
>
> 2) How do you ensure that the transfer case stays in neutral?
>
> TIA,
> mdh

Re: towing a Wrangler
 

We tow in neutral. I don't see how the transfer would ever
accidentally go into gear. I think those people that may have believed
it did, must have left it in gear, which I always start the engine to
test, and as I do every fifty miles, with the Dana 20 that doesn't have
an oil pump like yours.
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.a...rch+this+group
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

"Michael D. Henderson" wrote:
>
> We're about to buy a motorhome and tow a Jeep Wrangler with it.
> I've been reading that Jeep recommends that the Wrangler be towed with
> the transfer case in neutral and the standard transmission in 5th or 6th
> gear. I have also heard horror stories about what happens if the
> transfer case is knocked into engagement due to a bump, gremlins, or
> whatever.
>
> 1) Do those of you who tow Wranglers tow with the standard transmission
> in gear, or do you have it in neutral?
>
> 2) How do you ensure that the transfer case stays in neutral?
>
> TIA,
> mdh

Re: towing a Wrangler
 

We tow in neutral. I don't see how the transfer would ever
accidentally go into gear. I think those people that may have believed
it did, must have left it in gear, which I always start the engine to
test, and as I do every fifty miles, with the Dana 20 that doesn't have
an oil pump like yours.
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.a...rch+this+group
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

"Michael D. Henderson" wrote:
>
> We're about to buy a motorhome and tow a Jeep Wrangler with it.
> I've been reading that Jeep recommends that the Wrangler be towed with
> the transfer case in neutral and the standard transmission in 5th or 6th
> gear. I have also heard horror stories about what happens if the
> transfer case is knocked into engagement due to a bump, gremlins, or
> whatever.
>
> 1) Do those of you who tow Wranglers tow with the standard transmission
> in gear, or do you have it in neutral?
>
> 2) How do you ensure that the transfer case stays in neutral?
>
> TIA,
> mdh

Re: towing a Wrangler
 

I have towed my Wrangler (YJ) a few thousand miles, and never had a problem.
The transfer case will stay in neutral by itself. To verify that the tcase
is in neutral, put the transmission in gear, and let out the clutch.
Nothing should happen. The transmission should be in gear, unless you want
to have some expensive repairs. Also unlock the steering wheel, or you will
be sorry.

Earle

"Michael D. Henderson" <doc76016@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:jradnUaHm9sXRJreRVn-vg@comcast.com...
> We're about to buy a motorhome and tow a Jeep Wrangler with it.
> I've been reading that Jeep recommends that the Wrangler be towed with
> the transfer case in neutral and the standard transmission in 5th or 6th
> gear. I have also heard horror stories about what happens if the
> transfer case is knocked into engagement due to a bump, gremlins, or
> whatever.
>
> 1) Do those of you who tow Wranglers tow with the standard transmission
> in gear, or do you have it in neutral?
>
> 2) How do you ensure that the transfer case stays in neutral?
>
>
> TIA,
> mdh

Re: towing a Wrangler
 

I have towed my Wrangler (YJ) a few thousand miles, and never had a problem.
The transfer case will stay in neutral by itself. To verify that the tcase
is in neutral, put the transmission in gear, and let out the clutch.
Nothing should happen. The transmission should be in gear, unless you want
to have some expensive repairs. Also unlock the steering wheel, or you will
be sorry.

Earle

"Michael D. Henderson" <doc76016@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:jradnUaHm9sXRJreRVn-vg@comcast.com...
> We're about to buy a motorhome and tow a Jeep Wrangler with it.
> I've been reading that Jeep recommends that the Wrangler be towed with
> the transfer case in neutral and the standard transmission in 5th or 6th
> gear. I have also heard horror stories about what happens if the
> transfer case is knocked into engagement due to a bump, gremlins, or
> whatever.
>
> 1) Do those of you who tow Wranglers tow with the standard transmission
> in gear, or do you have it in neutral?
>
> 2) How do you ensure that the transfer case stays in neutral?
>
>
> TIA,
> mdh

Re: towing a Wrangler
 

I have towed my Wrangler (YJ) a few thousand miles, and never had a problem.
The transfer case will stay in neutral by itself. To verify that the tcase
is in neutral, put the transmission in gear, and let out the clutch.
Nothing should happen. The transmission should be in gear, unless you want
to have some expensive repairs. Also unlock the steering wheel, or you will
be sorry.

Earle

"Michael D. Henderson" <doc76016@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:jradnUaHm9sXRJreRVn-vg@comcast.com...
> We're about to buy a motorhome and tow a Jeep Wrangler with it.
> I've been reading that Jeep recommends that the Wrangler be towed with
> the transfer case in neutral and the standard transmission in 5th or 6th
> gear. I have also heard horror stories about what happens if the
> transfer case is knocked into engagement due to a bump, gremlins, or
> whatever.
>
> 1) Do those of you who tow Wranglers tow with the standard transmission
> in gear, or do you have it in neutral?
>
> 2) How do you ensure that the transfer case stays in neutral?
>
>
> TIA,
> mdh

Re: towing a Wrangler
 

I have towed my Wrangler (YJ) a few thousand miles, and never had a problem.
The transfer case will stay in neutral by itself. To verify that the tcase
is in neutral, put the transmission in gear, and let out the clutch.
Nothing should happen. The transmission should be in gear, unless you want
to have some expensive repairs. Also unlock the steering wheel, or you will
be sorry.

Earle

"Michael D. Henderson" <doc76016@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:jradnUaHm9sXRJreRVn-vg@comcast.com...
> We're about to buy a motorhome and tow a Jeep Wrangler with it.
> I've been reading that Jeep recommends that the Wrangler be towed with
> the transfer case in neutral and the standard transmission in 5th or 6th
> gear. I have also heard horror stories about what happens if the
> transfer case is knocked into engagement due to a bump, gremlins, or
> whatever.
>
> 1) Do those of you who tow Wranglers tow with the standard transmission
> in gear, or do you have it in neutral?
>
> 2) How do you ensure that the transfer case stays in neutral?
>
>
> TIA,
> mdh

Re: towing a Wrangler
 

I've flat towed my TJ all over, hundreds of miles. It's never "popped" out
of neutral, in the transfer case. Can't see how. I put the tranny in 2nd,
key in and not locked. Put the transmission in GEAR. Make sure the key is
in UNLOCK. You can cup tires. For the record, I have 35" MTRs and they are
worn even, no odd ball wearing. I'm going to Death Valley in October and I
will rotate them. before. Yep, I need a trailer. Lucky so far.

Andy
2001 TJ

"Michael D. Henderson" <doc76016@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:jradnUaHm9sXRJreRVn-vg@comcast.com...
> We're about to buy a motorhome and tow a Jeep Wrangler with it. I've
> been reading that Jeep recommends that the Wrangler be towed with the
> transfer case in neutral and the standard transmission in 5th or 6th gear.
> I have also heard horror stories about what happens if the transfer case
> is knocked into engagement due to a bump, gremlins, or whatever.
>
> 1) Do those of you who tow Wranglers tow with the standard transmission in
> gear, or do you have it in neutral?
>
> 2) How do you ensure that the transfer case stays in neutral?
>
>
> TIA,
> mdh