โJun-30-2013 07:39 PM
โJul-20-2014 08:17 AM
David_homen wrote:
It is a Falcon II tow bar, the jeep is a 2014 Rubicon 4 door. I am very sure the wheels aren't locked. The new Jeeps don't like to have the battery disconnected so when I put the key in the unlock position everything is on. I even tried to disengage the traction control. No Joy .........
โOct-03-2013 12:35 PM
โOct-02-2013 12:50 PM
David_homen wrote:
UPDATE!
The Electrical Issues were egregious and was the last straw with the Jamboree Sport made by Fleetwood.
An RV Dealer here in town gave me a fair price, wrote me a check and took it off my hands.
Now I am looking for a <3500# Trailer that my Wrangler will tow. We are going little and desert capable now.
Thanks to ALL Who Came to my rescue and were so NICE!!!
Warm Regards
Dave
โOct-02-2013 12:46 PM
tropical36 wrote:jeep knows there's a problem but just like the oil consuming 3.8l's refuse to issue a recall.
We never add a drop between changes and are approaching 40K miles now.
I would also venture to say that the tried and proven 3.8 is less problematic than the Wrangler 2012 Pentastar 3.6.
โOct-02-2013 10:02 AM
jeep knows there's a problem but just like the oil consuming 3.8l's refuse to issue a recall.
โOct-02-2013 09:56 AM
Live and Learn. I just checked and sure enough, the steering wheel on my Rub does not lock with the key in the off position. Interesting .......
Thanks!!
โOct-02-2013 09:42 AM
phnguyk wrote:
You may have the dreaded caliper failure. Which is primarily right front brake caliper locks, warps rotor and warps the wheel. Some have reported left front and a few with rear brakes. It won't matter if the brakes are apllied or not over time it gets warped so bad. My '08 does it, jeep knows there's a problem but just like the oil consuming 3.8l's refuse to issue a recall.
Best part is, I've had the rotor, caliper, pads, even the wheel replaced and eventually returns, one way to test for it is drive the jeep and slam on the brakes, does it pull slightly to the right, careful though it could pull real hard.
I love my jeep but hate it too.
one more thing try towing with the front sway bars disconnected, the rubicons have a heavier spring rate than the regular Unlimiteds.
โOct-02-2013 08:52 AM
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โSep-19-2013 10:11 AM
โSep-19-2013 09:56 AM
โAug-08-2013 09:43 AM
David_homen wrote:Off Pavement wrote:David_homen wrote:
The users manual for the jeep even says to put it in the unlock position after putting the transfer case in N and transmission in P.
My 2013 is the same as your 2014 mechanically, but your manual sure is different than mine. Here is the quote from the 2013 Wrangler owners manual...
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground Four-Wheel Drive Models
Flat Tow NONE See Instructions
Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for
recreational towing...
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Turn OFF the engine.
3. Press and hold the brake pedal.
4. Shift the automatic transmission into NEUTRAL or
depress the clutch pedal on a manual transmission.
5. Shift the transfer case lever into NEUTRAL (N).
6. Start the engine.
7. Shift the transmission into REVERSE.
8. Release the brake pedal (and clutch pedal on manual
transmissions) for five seconds and ensure that there is
no vehicle movement.
9. Repeat Steps 7 and 8 with automatic transmission in
DRIVE or manual transmission in first gear.
10. Turn OFF the engine.
11. Firmly apply the parking brake.
12. Shift the transmission into PARK or place manual
transmission in gear (NOT in Neutral).
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the transmission
is shifted into PARK with the transfer case in
NEUTRAL (N) and the engine running. With the
transfer case in NEUTRAL (N) ensure that the engine
is OFF before shifting the transmission into PARK.
13. Attach the vehicle to the tow vehicle using a suitable
tow bar.
14. Release the parking brake.
We pull the key and lock the doors when we tow our '13.
I misspoke. It is a 2013 and I have my manual setting here beside me. I am going to find the Jeep and RV recommendations for towing. Every Dealer and RV Dealership I have ever come in contact with Stresses that the steering wheel be unlocked.
Anyone else leave turn your jeep, pull the keys out and tow?
โAug-08-2013 09:37 AM
Off Pavement wrote:David_homen wrote:
The users manual for the jeep even says to put it in the unlock position after putting the transfer case in N and transmission in P.
My 2013 is the same as your 2014 mechanically, but your manual sure is different than mine. Here is the quote from the 2013 Wrangler owners manual...
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground Four-Wheel Drive Models
Flat Tow NONE See Instructions
Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for
recreational towing...
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Turn OFF the engine.
3. Press and hold the brake pedal.
4. Shift the automatic transmission into NEUTRAL or
depress the clutch pedal on a manual transmission.
5. Shift the transfer case lever into NEUTRAL (N).
6. Start the engine.
7. Shift the transmission into REVERSE.
8. Release the brake pedal (and clutch pedal on manual
transmissions) for five seconds and ensure that there is
no vehicle movement.
9. Repeat Steps 7 and 8 with automatic transmission in
DRIVE or manual transmission in first gear.
10. Turn OFF the engine.
11. Firmly apply the parking brake.
12. Shift the transmission into PARK or place manual
transmission in gear (NOT in Neutral).
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the transmission
is shifted into PARK with the transfer case in
NEUTRAL (N) and the engine running. With the
transfer case in NEUTRAL (N) ensure that the engine
is OFF before shifting the transmission into PARK.
13. Attach the vehicle to the tow vehicle using a suitable
tow bar.
14. Release the parking brake.
We pull the key and lock the doors when we tow our '13.
โAug-08-2013 09:34 AM
Jagtech wrote:
It might be the non-slip differentials in the Jeep that's causing your grief. I'm thinking that one (or both) diffs are locking up during a long turn, which would make the inner and outer wheels want to turn at the same speed. Try using the factory-recommended friction modifier additive in the diff oil, front and rear, to see if that helps.