jeep wrangler towing questions
Considering buying a 2001 jeep wrangler with manual trans or a 2005 wrangler with auto trans. Wanting to tow behind our new 2014 Itasca spirit 31k class c. Can either or both of these be towed 4 wheel...
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falconman wrote:RoyB wrote:
I have towed my 1999 Jeep Wrangler with manual transmission and the transfer case in NEUTRAL many times with my Truck. No problems at all...
Roy Ken
You might want to check your owners manual, but I think even with a manual transmission it needs to be in gear for proper lubrication.
The manual transmission doesn't get lubricated by being in gear. It is often recommended to put it in gear when towing so that the output shaft can't spin.
Think of it this way: even when the transfer case is in neutral, there is still fluid movement within the case, and this can cause the transmission-side of the transfer case to turn if it's not locked in place. Putting the transmission in gear will resist the motion of the fluid, and prevent the output side of the transmission from spinning without lubrication.
