Jeep Compass as a toad

[fredandkathy]

I have ordered base plates so that I can tow my Compass behind my Granite Ridge. Does anyone else tow a Compass? My owners manual said that it was not towable, but in recent communications with Jeep, they told me that the manual was wrong and the Compass is towable. It is 4WD with a 5 speed transmission. To unlock the steering wheel, the key needs to be in the Acc. position. This turns on the fan and other electronics. I think that it would kill the battery. Do you pull a fuse or disconnect the battery. If I disconnect the battery, my brake will not work. Thanks for your help.

[JC2]

fredandkathy wrote:
This is the information that I received from Jeep regarding towing the Compass. Dear Fred:

Thank you for contacting the Jeep Customer Assistance Center.

You have contacted me before in regards to towing your vehicle. I have
just received word back and would like to forward you the information I
have received.

The department has stated the following:

"Our records indicate this vehicle was equipped from the factor with the
following:

DD7 5-Speed Manual T355 Transmission

According to available information, the recreational towing information
provided in the 2007 Owner's Manual is incorrect. This vehicle, equipped
with a manual transmission, can be recreationally towed (flat towed).
Vehicles equipped with manual transaxles may be recreationally towed
(flat towed) at any legal highway speed, for any distance, if the manual
transaxle is in NEUTRAL and the ignition key is in the ACC position."

I hope this information is helpful to you. If you have any further
questions, please contact our Jeep Customer Assistance Center at
1-877-426-5337.

Thanks again for your email.

Sincerely,

Melissa

Customer Service Representative
Jeep Customer Assistance Center

Jeeps are good vehicles to tow. What kind of auxilliary brake system will you be using?

[armadillo_17]

I pull a 2012 Patriot Manual transmission Jeep... about 10,000 miles now works great for me. Having a clutch again is kinda nice as long as I am not in city traffic..it has a hill holding feature that gives you a second or so to move your foot from the brake to gas without rolling back. Very pleased with my choice. 2012 does not have the streeting wheel lock.

[rr2254545]

sch911 wrote:
I will officially confirm that a Jeep Compass with a manual trans is towable 4 down.

And i am exited that the new Cherokee that will replace the Liberty will be out soon.

[sch911]

I will officially confirm that a Jeep Compass with a manual trans is towable 4 down.

[Queens_Carriage]

That is why I bought a Liberty. Just tired of driving a stick. ( retired truck driver). But I understand you use what ya got.

[rr2254545]

Long established fact that a Compass with manual tranny tows flat. No suprise here.

[CT_WANDERER]

fredandkathy wrote:
This is the information that I received from Jeep regarding towing the Compass. Dear Fred:

Thank you for contacting the Jeep Customer Assistance Center.

You have contacted me before in regards to towing your vehicle. I have
just received word back and would like to forward you the information I
have received.

The department has stated the following:

"Our records indicate this vehicle was equipped from the factor with the
following:

DD7 5-Speed Manual T355 Transmission

According to available information, the recreational towing information
provided in the 2007 Owner's Manual is incorrect. This vehicle, equipped
with a manual transmission, can be recreationally towed (flat towed).
Vehicles equipped with manual transaxles may be recreationally towed
(flat towed) at any legal highway speed, for any distance, if the manual
transaxle is in NEUTRAL and the ignition key is in the ACC position."

I hope this information is helpful to you. If you have any further
questions, please contact our Jeep Customer Assistance Center at
1-877-426-5337.

Thanks again for your email.

Sincerely,

Melissa

Customer Service Representative
Jeep Customer Assistance Center

I would just keep a copy of the letter from your Customer Assistance Center with you on your travels. Gary

[JnJnKatiebug]

Don't know if you can tow it or not but the locked steering wheel is easy to fix. I pulled the switch out of my Jeep and removed the lock. It was a very easy mod that took about two hours. Now I just remove the key and go. Best thing I ever did.

[fredandkathy]

This is the information that I received from Jeep regarding towing the Compass. Dear Fred:

Thank you for contacting the Jeep Customer Assistance Center.

You have contacted me before in regards to towing your vehicle. I have
just received word back and would like to forward you the information I
have received.

The department has stated the following:

"Our records indicate this vehicle was equipped from the factor with the
following:

DD7 5-Speed Manual T355 Transmission

According to available information, the recreational towing information
provided in the 2007 Owner's Manual is incorrect. This vehicle, equipped
with a manual transmission, can be recreationally towed (flat towed).
Vehicles equipped with manual transaxles may be recreationally towed
(flat towed) at any legal highway speed, for any distance, if the manual
transaxle is in NEUTRAL and the ignition key is in the ACC position."

I hope this information is helpful to you. If you have any further
questions, please contact our Jeep Customer Assistance Center at
1-877-426-5337.

Thanks again for your email.

Sincerely,

Melissa

Customer Service Representative
Jeep Customer Assistance Center

[rockhillmanor]

fredandkathy wrote:
I have ordered base plates so that I can tow my Compass behind my Granite Ridge. Does anyone else tow a Compass? My

owners manual said that it was not towable

, but in recent communications with Jeep,

they

told me that the manual was wrong and the Compass is towable. .....

I guess I just have to ask, WHO told you it was towable four down?

In my years of being around RV'ers who tow, the manual has always been right and those that choose to not follow the manual ended up in trouble. Just saying. Would hate to see any thing major happen to your car.

[anconn]

I would look into it with my dealer. When I bought my Liberty they told me the Patriot couldn't be flat towed and I think the Compass is the same as the Patriot?

[naturist]

I do not tow a Compass, but I do own a Jeep. If you pay attention to radio, cabin vent fan, etc. and make sure you turn all such stuff off, the electronics that are still on will take several days to drain the battery. Being 4WD, you should be able to put the transfer case in neutral and tow it 4 down. If the tranny is automatic (my Liberty has a 5 speed auto tranny), keep that in park. If you have a manual transmission, those usually don't require anything special, such as neutral in the transfer case.