I am towing a 2008 wrangler JK and after I tow and then drive the jeep I get a smell of rubber burning. I do not get the smell while I am towing but only after I drive the car and then only the first time I drive it, after that no problem. Any Ideas?
Common with all toads. Most people it's from tiny particles of rubber that's thrown up by the MH. There has been several threads about it if you want to look them up.
Yes as above no need to worry, just imagine all the road debris and if you have a slobber tube like me this also adds to the mist that collects in there.
if you do a lot of dinghy towing give your toads engine bay a nice bath once in awhile
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Ric is right. I've dolly towed my Vibe for over 24,000 miles & get the same odor you have described almost every time. Vibe's have a vent air filter mounted behind the glove compartment & it get black quite quickly from this phenomena so if your toad has such a filer it is a good idea to check, clean or replace them regularly.
Dave
Plus New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island & Nova Scotia
Feel your front wheels to see if they are hot when you stop.
Mine were and it was because the car brakes were applied the whole time while I was towing.
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