towing a Wrangler
08-23-2005, 08:29 PM
#41
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Re: towing a Wrangler
"Michael D. Henderson" <doc76016@comcast.net> wrote in message
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> 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?
>
The transfer case is not going to shift gears. It doesn't shift half of the
time when you want it to, what makes you think it will decide to shift on
its own?
Put the trans in 1 or R. The goal here is to keep the trans from spinning
due to input through the output shaft that shouldn't be turning if the tcase
is in N, but sometimes will float. Setting the trans to P - if an
automatic - or 1 or R will hold the trans still, which will hold the input
shaft of the tcase still.
Be sure to remember to unlock the steering. If you want to be sure the
steering wheel remains straight ahead, you can use a bungie cord that lets
the tires turn while going around a corner, but pulls back to center and
resist wandering. My CJ never wandered though, and using a bungie cord isn't
necessary.
08-23-2005, 08:35 PM
#42
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Re: towing a Wrangler
I held my CJ by the rear axle and the front tow hooks. The axles was easier
to get to in the back, and the tow hooks worked best on the front. There
will be an arguement that the Jeep can bounce enough to come lose from the
tow hooks, or that if you pull down against them then you'll flatten the
springs. I never had one, or noticed the other.
When holding by the rear axle, you need to be sure to not smash a brake
line.
"Troy" <troy@ .> wrote in message
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> What about this: I just got a trailer for my truck to haul my jeep long
> distances with... Should I strap it down to the trailer by the axles or
> the frame? I'm thinking of putting it in gear and using the parking brake
> also...
>
>
>
to get to in the back, and the tow hooks worked best on the front. There
will be an arguement that the Jeep can bounce enough to come lose from the
tow hooks, or that if you pull down against them then you'll flatten the
springs. I never had one, or noticed the other.
When holding by the rear axle, you need to be sure to not smash a brake
line.
"Troy" <troy@ .> wrote in message
news:VLWdnflzt8fkE5beRVn-3w@comcast.com...
> What about this: I just got a trailer for my truck to haul my jeep long
> distances with... Should I strap it down to the trailer by the axles or
> the frame? I'm thinking of putting it in gear and using the parking brake
> also...
>
>
>
08-23-2005, 08:35 PM
#43
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Re: towing a Wrangler
I held my CJ by the rear axle and the front tow hooks. The axles was easier
to get to in the back, and the tow hooks worked best on the front. There
will be an arguement that the Jeep can bounce enough to come lose from the
tow hooks, or that if you pull down against them then you'll flatten the
springs. I never had one, or noticed the other.
When holding by the rear axle, you need to be sure to not smash a brake
line.
"Troy" <troy@ .> wrote in message
news:VLWdnflzt8fkE5beRVn-3w@comcast.com...
> What about this: I just got a trailer for my truck to haul my jeep long
> distances with... Should I strap it down to the trailer by the axles or
> the frame? I'm thinking of putting it in gear and using the parking brake
> also...
>
>
>
to get to in the back, and the tow hooks worked best on the front. There
will be an arguement that the Jeep can bounce enough to come lose from the
tow hooks, or that if you pull down against them then you'll flatten the
springs. I never had one, or noticed the other.
When holding by the rear axle, you need to be sure to not smash a brake
line.
"Troy" <troy@ .> wrote in message
news:VLWdnflzt8fkE5beRVn-3w@comcast.com...
> What about this: I just got a trailer for my truck to haul my jeep long
> distances with... Should I strap it down to the trailer by the axles or
> the frame? I'm thinking of putting it in gear and using the parking brake
> also...
>
>
>
08-23-2005, 08:35 PM
#44
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Re: towing a Wrangler
I held my CJ by the rear axle and the front tow hooks. The axles was easier
to get to in the back, and the tow hooks worked best on the front. There
will be an arguement that the Jeep can bounce enough to come lose from the
tow hooks, or that if you pull down against them then you'll flatten the
springs. I never had one, or noticed the other.
When holding by the rear axle, you need to be sure to not smash a brake
line.
"Troy" <troy@ .> wrote in message
news:VLWdnflzt8fkE5beRVn-3w@comcast.com...
> What about this: I just got a trailer for my truck to haul my jeep long
> distances with... Should I strap it down to the trailer by the axles or
> the frame? I'm thinking of putting it in gear and using the parking brake
> also...
>
>
>
to get to in the back, and the tow hooks worked best on the front. There
will be an arguement that the Jeep can bounce enough to come lose from the
tow hooks, or that if you pull down against them then you'll flatten the
springs. I never had one, or noticed the other.
When holding by the rear axle, you need to be sure to not smash a brake
line.
"Troy" <troy@ .> wrote in message
news:VLWdnflzt8fkE5beRVn-3w@comcast.com...
> What about this: I just got a trailer for my truck to haul my jeep long
> distances with... Should I strap it down to the trailer by the axles or
> the frame? I'm thinking of putting it in gear and using the parking brake
> also...
>
>
>
08-23-2005, 08:35 PM
#45
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Re: towing a Wrangler
I held my CJ by the rear axle and the front tow hooks. The axles was easier
to get to in the back, and the tow hooks worked best on the front. There
will be an arguement that the Jeep can bounce enough to come lose from the
tow hooks, or that if you pull down against them then you'll flatten the
springs. I never had one, or noticed the other.
When holding by the rear axle, you need to be sure to not smash a brake
line.
"Troy" <troy@ .> wrote in message
news:VLWdnflzt8fkE5beRVn-3w@comcast.com...
> What about this: I just got a trailer for my truck to haul my jeep long
> distances with... Should I strap it down to the trailer by the axles or
> the frame? I'm thinking of putting it in gear and using the parking brake
> also...
>
>
>
to get to in the back, and the tow hooks worked best on the front. There
will be an arguement that the Jeep can bounce enough to come lose from the
tow hooks, or that if you pull down against them then you'll flatten the
springs. I never had one, or noticed the other.
When holding by the rear axle, you need to be sure to not smash a brake
line.
"Troy" <troy@ .> wrote in message
news:VLWdnflzt8fkE5beRVn-3w@comcast.com...
> What about this: I just got a trailer for my truck to haul my jeep long
> distances with... Should I strap it down to the trailer by the axles or
> the frame? I'm thinking of putting it in gear and using the parking brake
> also...
>
>
>
08-23-2005, 08:36 PM
#46
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Re: towing a Wrangler
A Jeep on a trailer is nothing like a Jeep struck in mud or on a rock.
"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
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> You would never pull out a stuck vehicle using your axle or theirs,
> would you?
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Troy wrote:
>>
>> What about this: I just got a trailer for my truck to haul my jeep long
>> distances with... Should I strap it down to the trailer by the axles or
>> the
>> frame? I'm thinking of putting it in gear and using the parking brake
>> also...
"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:430B9245.39E434F5@***.net...
> You would never pull out a stuck vehicle using your axle or theirs,
> would you?
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Troy wrote:
>>
>> What about this: I just got a trailer for my truck to haul my jeep long
>> distances with... Should I strap it down to the trailer by the axles or
>> the
>> frame? I'm thinking of putting it in gear and using the parking brake
>> also...
08-23-2005, 08:36 PM
#47
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Re: towing a Wrangler
A Jeep on a trailer is nothing like a Jeep struck in mud or on a rock.
"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
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> You would never pull out a stuck vehicle using your axle or theirs,
> would you?
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Troy wrote:
>>
>> What about this: I just got a trailer for my truck to haul my jeep long
>> distances with... Should I strap it down to the trailer by the axles or
>> the
>> frame? I'm thinking of putting it in gear and using the parking brake
>> also...
"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:430B9245.39E434F5@***.net...
> You would never pull out a stuck vehicle using your axle or theirs,
> would you?
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Troy wrote:
>>
>> What about this: I just got a trailer for my truck to haul my jeep long
>> distances with... Should I strap it down to the trailer by the axles or
>> the
>> frame? I'm thinking of putting it in gear and using the parking brake
>> also...
08-23-2005, 08:36 PM
#48
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Re: towing a Wrangler
A Jeep on a trailer is nothing like a Jeep struck in mud or on a rock.
"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:430B9245.39E434F5@***.net...
> You would never pull out a stuck vehicle using your axle or theirs,
> would you?
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Troy wrote:
>>
>> What about this: I just got a trailer for my truck to haul my jeep long
>> distances with... Should I strap it down to the trailer by the axles or
>> the
>> frame? I'm thinking of putting it in gear and using the parking brake
>> also...
"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:430B9245.39E434F5@***.net...
> You would never pull out a stuck vehicle using your axle or theirs,
> would you?
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Troy wrote:
>>
>> What about this: I just got a trailer for my truck to haul my jeep long
>> distances with... Should I strap it down to the trailer by the axles or
>> the
>> frame? I'm thinking of putting it in gear and using the parking brake
>> also...
08-23-2005, 08:36 PM
#49
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Re: towing a Wrangler
A Jeep on a trailer is nothing like a Jeep struck in mud or on a rock.
"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:430B9245.39E434F5@***.net...
> You would never pull out a stuck vehicle using your axle or theirs,
> would you?
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Troy wrote:
>>
>> What about this: I just got a trailer for my truck to haul my jeep long
>> distances with... Should I strap it down to the trailer by the axles or
>> the
>> frame? I'm thinking of putting it in gear and using the parking brake
>> also...
"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:430B9245.39E434F5@***.net...
> You would never pull out a stuck vehicle using your axle or theirs,
> would you?
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Troy wrote:
>>
>> What about this: I just got a trailer for my truck to haul my jeep long
>> distances with... Should I strap it down to the trailer by the axles or
>> the
>> frame? I'm thinking of putting it in gear and using the parking brake
>> also...
08-23-2005, 08:53 PM
#50
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Re: towing a Wrangler
Perhaps you'd like to put your Jeep on a trailer and was me use a
chain tightener on your axle?
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
J Strickland wrote:
>
> A Jeep on a trailer is nothing like a Jeep struck in mud or on a rock.
chain tightener on your axle?
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
J Strickland wrote:
>
> A Jeep on a trailer is nothing like a Jeep struck in mud or on a rock.