I have a 2002 Dodge Dakota Sport 4X4 w/auto trans. I want to know if I can tow behind my class "A" motor home 4 down. Owners manual states 30 mph max. My dodge dealer tech said that I can not tow. The Motor Home Magazine 2002 towing guide states I can tow with no restrictions on speed limits or modifications such as a lube pump. Please any info will be appreciated. Thanks
We have a 2000 Dodge Dakota 4x4 with auto and tow it without any problems in the manuel under recreational towing it tells you how. Put transfer case in neutral start engine put in drive position to ensure transmission is not engaged turn off engine and put the key in the first off position put gear lever in the park position yes park I checked with the factory and you are set to go. We have towed this way for over 40,000 miles. Have fun
If you can place your transfer case in neutral you should have the ability to tow without any restrictions. The owners manual for my 2002 4x4 Dakota has a excellent procedure for towing. Been towing it for over six years without problems.
Mike H
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2002 Dodge Dakota 4 wheel drive Toad 4.7 v8
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Not all 4x4 Dakotas (or 4x4 Durangos) are the same. A SLT or SLE will have different equipment than a Sport. SXT may be equipped like a Sport, with SLT parts optional.
If you can put your transfer case in Neutral, no problem.
But a Sport may have the transfer case with no 4x4-Lo, and thus no Neutral. It can't be towed without disconnecting the driveshafts. This may be why your dealer says "No" yet the Towing Guide says "Yes" and other people say "I'm towing mine with no problems, just put the transfer case in Neutral."
tatest wrote: Not all 4x4 Dakotas (or 4x4 Durangos) are the same. A SLT or SLE will have different equipment than a Sport. SXT may be equipped like a Sport, with SLT parts optional.
If you can put your transfer case in Neutral, no problem.
But a Sport may have the transfer case with no 4x4-Lo, and thus no Neutral. It can't be towed without disconnecting the driveshafts. This may be why your dealer says "No" yet the Towing Guide says "Yes" and other people say "I'm towing mine with no problems, just put the transfer case in Neutral."
My '04 SXT 4x4 had the wrong transfer case, I dumped it and got a towable Ranger.
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