Class A towing

If you're looking at new vehicles I would like to recommend the 2014/15 Jeep Cherokee. I previously towed a 2011 Wrangler (which is for sale) and didn't think anything could be any simpler to tow, but the Cherokee is.

Foot on brake pedal, put the ignition in the On/Run position, but do not start the engine. Shift trans into Neutral. Using a ball point pen or similar object, press and hold the recessed Neutral button until it stops blinking. Shift the transmission into Park, turn the engine Off, exit the vehicle and lock the doors.

No fuses to pull since there's no drain on the battery, and you can tow it as fast as you want as there are no manufacturer maximum limits.

I would suspect the Grand Cherokee procedures are the same, but that puts you out of the category of Wrangler and Honda CR-V.

We have a Honda CRV that we tow as well as a Jeep Wrangler. Both are easy to tow. The Jeep may be slightly simpler. One thing to consider though. Access to the backseat isn't as easy in the Jeep, nor can it carry as much cargo as the CR-V. The Jeep is more fun and it is a true 4WD which comes in handy if you like driving off-road. We love to take it to the beach. However, if you are going to park your RV and drive the tow vehicle a lot or carry passengers, the CR-V is a lot more comfortable. I guess that's why we have both.

I vote for the Subaru Forester.
Good luck and safe travels!

I also removed the steering lock on my TJ.
I did a writeup with pics on irv2, might still be found there

Most of the new Ford products are towable 4 down with no problems auto or manual.

If you don't mind a used tow I loved our HHR I still see a lot of them around. It was easy to tow I installed 1 switch which was easy and I loved the room in this little 3100 lb car. It was a great toad.

zman-az wrote:

timmac wrote:

What year of Wrangler is that without steering lock, the reason I ask is my 04 Wrangler has steering lock, maybe the OPer is not looking for a new Wrangler if the new ones no longer lock.

It's the newer jk,s that don't use it. Not sure of the year they did the change, probably around 2011.

Google steering wheel lock removal for jeep tj and you can remove the interlock in your jeep. That's what I did to my 03 and love not having to use the key anymore.

Thanks I might just do that, hate having to still lock the Jeep with keys inside even though I carry extra keys.

timmac wrote:

What year of Wrangler is that without steering lock, the reason I ask is my 04 Wrangler has steering lock, maybe the OPer is not looking for a new Wrangler if the new ones no longer lock.

It's the newer jk,s that don't use it. Not sure of the year they did the change, probably around 2011.

Google steering wheel lock removal for jeep tj and you can remove the interlock in your jeep. That's what I did to my 03 and love not having to use the key anymore.

We just went thru this same drill. Bought a 2013 jeep wrangler. Hooked up with roadmaster all terrain bar and invisibrake. Just returned from 2500 mile trip thru mountains out west with no problems. I can hook up and disconnect by myself in 5 minutes. Best decision I could have made.

Heisenberg wrote:
Wrangler and Equinox are both very easy. Wrangler does not get good fuel mileage but great on western trips. Equinox gets excellent mileage and is a daily driver. Demco base plate was easy on both. Equinox has steering lock and fuse issue, and Wrangler does not have steering lock and I can put the key in my pocket while towing it. It depends on one's needs. I got 2 great toads.

What year of Wrangler is that without steering lock, the reason I ask is my 04 Wrangler has steering lock, maybe the OPer is not looking for a new Wrangler if the new ones no longer lock.