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09-08-2016, 10:14 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
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Dinghy Towing?
02 Jeep Manual transmission w/ 4 wheel drive. Can it be flat towed?
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09-09-2016, 10:18 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: San Diego
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Jeeps made to be towed
We tow our 2013 auto wrangler
Just put transfer case in neutral
We tow in park. Our year doesn't have steering lock so no need for key in ignition. Not sure yours. Easy to flat tow
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09-09-2016, 12:13 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
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I haven't bought one yet. Just trying to see if I need manual or can I use automatic without racking up miles on it or having to unhook the transmission??
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09-09-2016, 12:26 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: San Diego
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You can buy an automatic
That's what ours is
If you are buying a wrangler, 2013 and later don't have steering wheel lock. Just shift transfer case into neutral, and tranny into park. Odometer doesn't change.
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09-09-2016, 12:44 PM
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Kanadian Kamper
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Southern Ontario
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What does the owners manual say about flat towing?
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2018 Sunseeker 2430S-CD, nicely modified and carried by a 2017 Ford E450 Sport
Former Georgetown 330TS owner for 10 years with more mods than I can count, pushed by our 2017 GMC Terrain
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09-09-2016, 04:27 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: San Diego
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All jeep wranglers can be flat towed
When you put transfer case in neutral the vehicle just free-wheels
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09-10-2016, 10:44 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Bend, Oregon
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My 2008 JK doesn't have an ignition lock either. Almost all set up to tow, just awaiting one final part.
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09-12-2016, 08:12 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: York, PA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kenandterry
What does the owners manual say about flat towing?
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Just what has been related above. Any current model Wrangler (auto or manual) can be flat towed. I have a 2015 Sport (2 door) with auto trans. The manual says put the transfer case in neutral and the transmission in Park. As has been mentioned, there's no steering wheel lock, so it's not necessary to leave the key in the ignition on accessory (and pull fuses) to flat tow.
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2015 Jeep Wrangler Sport Toad
Nights camped in 2019: 76
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09-12-2016, 09:57 AM
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Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 62
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pashooter
Just what has been related above. Any current model Wrangler (auto or manual) can be flat towed. I have a 2015 Sport (2 door) with auto trans. The manual says put the transfer case in neutral and the transmission in Park. As has been mentioned, there's no steering wheel lock, so it's not necessary to leave the key in the ignition on accessory (and pull fuses) to flat tow.
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Be aware that there is such a thing as a 2 wheel drive Wrangler (4-door?) - it cannot be flat towed or dolly towed. And of course there are other Jeep products that are also 2 wheel drive that also lack the transfer case.
That being said, I love my Jeep Wrangler as a flat toad. I use Blue Ox gear and it is near effortless.
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09-12-2016, 10:06 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: York, PA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Darugs
Be aware that there is such a thing as a 2 wheel drive Wrangler (4-door?) - it cannot be flat towed or dolly towed. And of course there are other Jeep products that are also 2 wheel drive that also lack the transfer case.
That being said, I love my Jeep Wrangler as a flat toad. I use Blue Ox gear and it is near effortless.
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Point well taken. Guess I wasn't aware that you could get a 2WD Wrangler (why would you want one?).
Just finished equipping mine to tow yesterday... went with the Mopar wiring harness, Blue Ox bracket, and Ready Brute Elite tow bar & braking system.
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2015 Jeep Wrangler Sport Toad
Nights camped in 2019: 76
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09-20-2016, 08:08 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Eastover, SC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pashooter
Guess I wasn't aware that you could get a 2WD Wrangler (why would you want one?).
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Great question ... is it still a Jeep if it is 2WD? 
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Eastover, SC
Prior Campers
1996 Coleman Sun Valley (1995 - 2002)
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09-20-2016, 10:14 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: San Diego
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The reason jeeps are so easy to tow and u can tow an auto is because they have a transfer case that when put in neutral, jeep just free wheels
They did make 2wd wranglers. I would guess they don't have a transfer case. Don't know if auto could be towed, but I've never seen one.
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09-29-2016, 01:07 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 105
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The worlds leading RV tow system manufacture uses Remco to do look ups for vehicles. It's a great reference.
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