flat tow

[moscohomes]

So what would be the difference if I flat tow a F150 or Jeep Wrangler they weigh about the same with my 36LA open road tffin 2020 ?

[Grit_dog]

The difference is, for them to weigh “about the same” The Jeep would be a loaded 4 door vs a stripped down small F150.
Real world difference behind a diesel pusher? Not a thing from the drivers seat of the weight is similar.

[rjstractor]

Gdub2 wrote:
I have a F-150 EcoBoost 2wd my manual says you cannot flat tow a 2 wheel drive F-150

IIRC nearly all 2WD pickups can't be towed four down without a driveshaft disconnect. Many 4WD can if equipped with a means to shift the transfer case to neutral.

[rk911]

Gdub2 wrote:
I have a F-150 EcoBoost 2wd my manual says you cannot flat tow a 2 wheel drive F-150

restrictions as to time/speed/distance?

[Gdub2]

I have a F-150 EcoBoost 2wd my manual says you cannot flat tow a 2 wheel drive F-150

[BobGed]

I think what the OP may be after is whether there are any restrictions such as maximum speed or starting the vehicle every X number of hours for either vehicle.

If in fact that is the type of information he is looking for, I know there are no restrictions for the Wrangler, but I have no knowledge for the F150.

[rk911]

wildtoad wrote:
Most if not all Wranglers can be flat towed with only an addition of a base plate or different bumper. Not sure about a F150 but I do see some being towed. As mentioned above they may weigh about the same empty, but there is always a great urge to fill the truck bed.

"most" would be correct. pays to check.

[Lwiddis]

Without checking both Jeep’s and Ford’s website carefully, I don’t know. But you want information not from me, second hand, but directly from the manufacturers.

[wildtoad]

Most if not all Wranglers can be flat towed with only an addition of a base plate or different bumper. Not sure about a F150 but I do see some being towed. As mentioned above they may weigh about the same empty, but there is always a great urge to fill the truck bed.

[Executive45]

Remember the F150 will weigh more once you load that Harley into the bed....just sayin..Dennis

[rk911]

- can either vehicle BE flat towed? not all can.
- what is your max tiw weight and how did you calculate it?
- weight rating of your hitch and towbar?
- rolling weight of the wrangler and F150?

take nothing for granted.