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jgkeeto
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Aug 16, 2017

question about towing a 2016 jeep wrangler

we bought a 2016 jeep wrangler 2 door and today we got it back from the shop that put on the base plate. we got all the wires done plus the supplimental braking system.

here's my question, i am reading the jeep manual and looking on line and youtube and it looks like the jeep doesn't have the locking stearing wheel. so when i put everything together and am ready to tow, will the front tires turn when making a turn or do they just stay straight and wear out the tires. and if they do turn, then what keeps the tires from turning when you are going straight down the road?

one other question, here in PA we are very well known for having horrible roads, so if i am pulling my jeep along and there are dips in the road, that shows up unexpectidly, will the tow bars hold ok.
it is that alot of the roads are very bumpy and going at 60mph there isn't time to slow down, so just curious if anyone experienced this and how they felt about it.

thanks again for all the comments, they are greatly appreciated.
  • If the steering wheel isn't locked, the front wheels follow just like the front wheels on a shopping cart. (If is in good shape)
  • The 2014 does not lock. I put the key in my pocket. My towbar handles everything in normal driving including the frost heaves in Wyoming.
  • You can test the steering column yourself by turning it 360 degrees and back with no key in the ignition. It will be hard to turn but is doable. The wheels will always track straight behind the MH. You have to have no steering lock because they need to be free to turn when the MH turns.
    If you've invested in a good towbar and baseplate setup there will be no issues with bumpy roads. I've been over some serious bumps without any issues.