Jeep toad ?

[53_willys]

We pick up our new Newmar Tuesday now I want to buy a lightly used jeep to tow what jeep are you towing ? Any and all info would be appreciated thank you in advance.

[Lwiddis]

A lightly used Jeep will still cost you a fortune…nearly as much as new.

[wildtoad]

If you looking for a nice cushy ride, a Wrangler may not be for you. We got a wrangler and love it but a bit rough on rough roads. Tows nice, simple setup, I buy another if I ever need to.

[wa8yxm]

Jeeps come in baically 3 flavors
Rear Wheel Drive (Stick shift can be towed auto not)
4WD- Towable if a manual transfer case for the most part, if not well read the fine manual.

AWD (mine) not recreationally towable (per the fine manual)

[dodge_guy]

mowermech wrote:
I tow a 2005 Wrangler Unlimited.
I like the 2003 - 2006 body style, and the 4.0 l I-6 engine.
It is easy to set up for towing: Transfer case in Neutral, transmission in 6th gear (yes, it is a 6 speed manual tranny!), Ignition switch in "Off, Not Locked" (spare key in pocket so the doors can be locked), and we are good to go. All that is done AFTER the Jeep is connected to the motorhome! I don't have to worry about releasing the parking brake, because I never set it, and positioning the Jeep behind the motorhome is a lot easier than positioning the motorhome in front of the Jeep, IMO!
We were lucky enough to find this Jeep in a pretty much unmodified condition (custom bumpers and a receiver hitch the only mods), with a hardtop, and less than 10 grand!
The longer wheelbase of the Unlimited has a somewhat better ride than the standard short one, IMO, and the rear seat remains folded up nearly all the time, so the 2-door is not a fault. The extra cargo space is nice, too. A trip to Costco would be impossible with the shorty!
Good luck in your search for the "perfect Jeep Wrangler" for you!

On the key. Have you thought about cutting a non chip key. That way you can unlock the wheel, but not have to worry about it getting stolen!

[dodge_guy]

The little Cherokee needs to have the Active Drive II transfer case with the N button. Same goes for the Grand Cherokee. Most all Wranglers can be towed. I know they used to build them but I have never seen a 2WD Wrangler. As long as the Wrangler is 4WD you can tow it.

[mowermech]

I tow a 2005 Wrangler Unlimited.
I like the 2003 - 2006 body style, and the 4.0 l I-6 engine.
It is easy to set up for towing: Transfer case in Neutral, transmission in 6th gear (yes, it is a 6 speed manual tranny!), Ignition switch in "Off, Not Locked" (spare key in pocket so the doors can be locked), and we are good to go. All that is done AFTER the Jeep is connected to the motorhome! I don't have to worry about releasing the parking brake, because I never set it, and positioning the Jeep behind the motorhome is a lot easier than positioning the motorhome in front of the Jeep, IMO!
We were lucky enough to find this Jeep in a pretty much unmodified condition (custom bumpers and a receiver hitch the only mods), with a hardtop, and less than 10 grand!
The longer wheelbase of the Unlimited has a somewhat better ride than the standard short one, IMO, and the rear seat remains folded up nearly all the time, so the 2-door is not a fault. The extra cargo space is nice, too. A trip to Costco would be impossible with the shorty!
Good luck in your search for the "perfect Jeep Wrangler" for you!

[older_fossil]

What model of Jeep are you considering? If just Wranglers, most of them are flat towable. With other models, it depends on the drivetrain. On some models only very specific drivetrain options are flat towable. In general you need a 2 speed transfer case that has a true neutral selection.

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