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Automatic Jeep towing

Artum_Snowbird
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Explorer
What if any issues are there with towing automatic 2015 Jeeps versus manual transmissions units.
Mike
2012 Winnebago Impulse Silver 26QP
2005 16.6 Double Eagle
2018 Jeep Wrangler JK
previously Snowbird Campers,
Triple E Motorhome and Fifth Wheel
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dubdub07
Explorer
Explorer
Most important thing in all of this, make sure the tranny is in Park and the transfer case is in Neutral. No key, hasn't been a key issue in 10 years now.

WW
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Llibnmap
Explorer
Explorer
The key is out. The steering wheel does not lock on the 2015 wrangler.

mowermech
Explorer
Explorer
Y-Guy wrote:
Towing a Jeep is pretty straight forward. Your owners manual will cover the basics, and there are several threads in this forum about towing a Wrangler four down including; lights, tow bars, braking, etc.


Yes, read the Owners Manual.
Keep in mind that at some point the "OFF, not locked" position was eliminated from the ignition switch (about 2007, I think) and later the steering lock was eliminated. Sometimes the writers of the manuals don't seem to get the word about such changes. It that case, it is up to the owner to verify what features their vehicle has.
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Artum_Snowbird
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Explorer
Sounds like the key is out, trans in park, transfer case in neutral... or is the key still in?

Wrangler.. and sorry I missed that.
Mike
2012 Winnebago Impulse Silver 26QP
2005 16.6 Double Eagle
2018 Jeep Wrangler JK
previously Snowbird Campers,
Triple E Motorhome and Fifth Wheel

Llibnmap
Explorer
Explorer
2015 Jeep Wrangler sport. Trans in park, transfer case in neutral. Ignition switch in lock position, good to go. Blue ox tow bar and base plate, with auto stop. Wire harness kit from E trailer. 3,000 mile and no problems.

Y-Guy
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Moderator
Towing a Jeep is pretty straight forward. Your owners manual will cover the basics, and there are several threads in this forum about towing a Wrangler four down including; lights, tow bars, braking, etc.

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2007 Winnebago Sightseer 35J

2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon

Tom_Barb
Explorer
Explorer
Our Jeep is a automatic, no problems towing. transmission in Park, transfer case to Neutral and go.
2000 Newmar mountain aire 4081 DP, ISC/350 Allison 6 speed, Wrangler JL toad.

rv2go
Explorer
Explorer
Not all Jeeps models can be towed 4 down. What model Jeep are you inquiring about?
Winnebago Journey
TN Lic. RV 2 GO
Jeep Cherokee 4x4
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