Automatic trannys four down

mowermech wrote:
that works for me.
consider yourself ignored forever after...

It works for countless others, as well and especially for the silent majority.

that works for me.
consider yourself ignored forever after...

I asked for specific vehicles. Some answered what I asked and some didn't. Like I said if you've nothing to list just ignore me since it's my question.

noe-place

You came here for help, and seem to reject what is offered. Play nice.

Bill N wrote:
Time to bail out of this one. Don't feel we should muddle his head with facts. Just go deal with auto salesman and let them lead you astray.

Bail and goodbye.

I'm also starting a similar search, and am debating repairing or replacing my current towed vehicle.

My 2000 6 cylinder 4x4 Jeep Grand Cherokee has a failing transmission ($2,700), leaking rear end seal ($500) leaking valve gasket ($150). It has 140,000 miles, and has been towed an additional 10,000 miles, but is in generally good shape, and is set-up for towing.

Most of the vehicles that I am interested in have manual transmissions (my wife's hip replacement would not like that). I'd like another 4x4/AWD SUV/crossover type vehicle, with good mileage.

Here's the 2014 FMCA Dinghy Towing Guide:

2014 Dinghy Towing Guide

The 2013 towing guide actually was more comprehensive, and had better information.

Time to bail out of this one. Don't feel we should muddle his head with facts. Just go deal with auto salesman and let them lead you astray.

coyote96 wrote:
Kyhawk, you say in your email that any 4x4 with transfer can be towed 4 down ,is that for sure on all of them, I am trying to find if anyone has done that with a Nissan xterra and had no problems, I hve done that with acouple other cars I had andit worked ok, but before I do it with my xterre I would like to hear from someone that has done.

Not me! I only posted about our Escape Hybrid, and did no E-mails.

coyote96 wrote:
Kyhawk, you say in your email that any 4x4 with transfer can be towed 4 down ,is that for sure on all of them, I am trying to find if anyone has done that with a Nissan xterra and had no problems, I hve done that with acouple other cars I had andit worked ok, but before I do it with my xterre I would like to hear from someone that has done.

Technically, ANY four wheel or all wheel drive has a transfer case. Generally speaking, any such vehicle with a NEUTRAL position in the transfer case can be towed four down.
HOWEVER, there are always exceptions! For example, almost any Subaru with manual transmission can be towed four down, even though it has no neutral in the transfer case (automatic transmission Subarus can NOT be towed four down). Certain models of early Jeep CJs can not be towed four down without modifying the transfer case, even though there is a neutral position.
All one can do is read the owner's manual and follow the instructions.
Good luck.

tropical36 wrote:

Bill N wrote:

noe-place wrote:
No alterations means just that. I want a vehicle I can hook to the RV and go without removing fuses, adding pumps, stopping every 200 miles to run the engine and the like. Also like I said originally I must have an automatic for the wife in case she has to drive. If she could handle a stick I wouldn't have asked advice in the first place. And since she likes SUVs, the CRV 4x4, auto, naturally is going to get serious attention. If no one has a particular similar vehicle to advise you may feel free to skip this thread.

With your attitude, I think it's you who should just move on to a place that bows to your wishes. Try towing a skate board - but that does not meet you definition of 'automatic.' Sorry to get chippy but you came for help and are trying to kill the messenger.

My sentiments exactly and would have normally went into this weight limit thing, as to the whys and what might be done about it. I'm overweight pulling my toad and we've been all over, including up and down the rockies with our most recent US tour of 7200 miles. Most would welcome any and all information that might be offered, but felt it fruitless and decided to pass with this one.

Not interested in anyone's sentiments, only toads meeting my requirements. Your decision to tow overweight only tells me you've been very lucky....so far. And you should also have skipped my thread since your comments were no help.