jolooote
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We're looking at new Jeep Wrangler Sport 4X4s. The salesman & manager both state that the 5 speed Automatic tramission can only be towed on all 4 tires down, 1000 miles. If we plan to tow it farther than that, the front tires must be placed up on a Tow Dolly, off the ground. They both suggest getting the 6 speed Manual trans. even tho it's about $1100.00 cheaper. Any thoughts on the matter? 
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rk911
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ask to see the owner's manual and then check the section 'Recreational Towing'. but that would be a major, major change for jeep.
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RicJones
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You can go to Jeep.com and download the owner's manual to see for yourself what it says.
They are right about that it can be towed 4 down. I don't know about the 1000 mile restriction but I doubt that you will be towing it more than 1000 at one time. I haven't checked the manual but usually they say NOT to use a tow dolly.
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rk911
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RicJones wrote:You can go to Jeep.com and download the owner's manual to see for yourself what it says.
They are right about that it can be towed 4 down. I don't know about the 1000 mile restriction but I doubt that you will be towing it more than 1000 at one time. I haven't checked the manual but usually they say NOT to use a tow dolly.
another poster on ther allaboutrving yahoo list just posted that the new jeep wranglers do not have a manual position on the transfer case and must be started every 8-hours. assuming that and this 1000-mile limit is true it would be a major, major change for jeep. i can tow my '03 wrangler and '10 liberty with no time/speed/distance restrictions and the liberty doesn't need a key in the ignition. in both cases the transfer case is placed in neutral, the auto tranny in park, hook up and go.
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sch911
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All 4X4 Wranglers can be towed 4 down with the T-Case in neutral. There is no restriction on miles towed.
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rk911
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sch911 wrote:All 4X4 Wranglers can be towed 4 down with the T-Case in neutral. There is no restriction on miles towed.
that's always been my understanding but that's not what i'm reading on that one yahoo list. i did ask that poster for the source on his statement and will post it if i get an answer.
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sch911
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rk911 wrote:sch911 wrote:All 4X4 Wranglers can be towed 4 down with the T-Case in neutral. There is no restriction on miles towed.
that's always been my understanding but that's not what i'm reading on that one yahoo list. i did ask that poster for the source on his statement and will post it if i get an answer.
Doesn't matter what is posted, it's wrong. As a Jeep Engineer I can confirm this.....
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rk911
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sch911 wrote:rk911 wrote:sch911 wrote:All 4X4 Wranglers can be towed 4 down with the T-Case in neutral. There is no restriction on miles towed.
that's always been my understanding but that's not what i'm reading on that one yahoo list. i did ask that poster for the source on his statement and will post it if i get an answer.
Doesn't matter what is posted, it's wrong. As a Jeep Engineer I can confirm this.....
good to know. sounds like ill-informed sales people.
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RicJones
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I just checked the owners manual for the '12 and there isn't anything in it about a 1000 mile restriction. Interestingly for the first time in years there is no reference to disconnecting the battery.
Also, it says that using a tow dolly is NOT ALLOWED.
When in doubt believe ONLY the owners manual, if you go by what it says and there is a problem, it becomes Jeep's problem, not yours.
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Solve the problem:
Don't buy a NEW one, get an '06 Rubicon instead. Yes, you will have to have the key in the ignition, and the switch in the "OFF, not locked" position.
No need to disconnect the battery.
Just put the transfer case in NEUTRAL, the automatic tranny in PARK or the manual tranny in 5th or 6th gear, and get on down the road.
No limits on towing speed or distance.
I like my '06. I would never trade it for a new one!
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