Opening a can of worms.......
Have a Class A, want to tow a 03' jeep wrangler sport. Looked at the price of a blue ox tow bar, tow plate, and brake system. Now looking at a tow dolly. Pro's vs Con's.........go!
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Over the years, I towed several Jeeps with a simple, inexpensive, fixed arm adjustable width tow bar from Reese. I just set up a 2005 Jeep Wrangle Unlimited for towing, using the same tow bar. They can be found from many manufacturers, including Harbor Freight. they all look pretty much the same, but the price varies from less than $100 to more than $300. Just pick the one that fits your budget.
Some people say it is impossible to hook it to the coach by oneself. I have to laugh every time I do it. It is easy; loop the safety chains around the swaybar so the tow bar is a little above level, then drive up and use the GOAL method (Get Out And Look)to line it up with the ball. When it is lined up, release the chains, drop the hitch onto the ball, latch it, hook up the safety chains and lights, put the transfer case in Neutral, put the transmission in 6th gear, start the engine, let the clutch out, and if the Jeep tries to move the transfer case is in the wrong position! If the Jeep doesn't try to move, turn the switch to the "OFF, not locked position (one click back from RUN), and you are good to go.
Oh, yeah, if you set the parking brake, be sure to release it!
No, Jeep does NOT recommend towing a 4X4 Jeep on a dolly. However, if you want to get under it and remove the rear driveshaft, you can then dolly tow it.
As for what to do with the dolly in a campground, we towed our PT Cruiser from Montana to Georgia on a dolly, with no problems whatsoever. Lots of people use dollies with little or no trouble.
But not to tow a Jeep Wrangler!
Some people say it is impossible to hook it to the coach by oneself. I have to laugh every time I do it. It is easy; loop the safety chains around the swaybar so the tow bar is a little above level, then drive up and use the GOAL method (Get Out And Look)to line it up with the ball. When it is lined up, release the chains, drop the hitch onto the ball, latch it, hook up the safety chains and lights, put the transfer case in Neutral, put the transmission in 6th gear, start the engine, let the clutch out, and if the Jeep tries to move the transfer case is in the wrong position! If the Jeep doesn't try to move, turn the switch to the "OFF, not locked position (one click back from RUN), and you are good to go.
Oh, yeah, if you set the parking brake, be sure to release it!
No, Jeep does NOT recommend towing a 4X4 Jeep on a dolly. However, if you want to get under it and remove the rear driveshaft, you can then dolly tow it.
As for what to do with the dolly in a campground, we towed our PT Cruiser from Montana to Georgia on a dolly, with no problems whatsoever. Lots of people use dollies with little or no trouble.
But not to tow a Jeep Wrangler!
