Can You Flat Tow a Jeep With a Truck?

Flat towing a Jeep with a truck is possible, but there are some important considerations you need to make before attempting this. Flat towing is the process of towing a vehicle behind another vehicle without having the towed vehicle’s wheels on the ground.

It is sometimes referred to as “towing four down” because all four wheels of the towed vehicle are off the ground.

In order for a Jeep to be flat towed, it must have a manual transmission and its transfer case must be in neutral. This means that you cannot flat tow an automatic transmission Jeep since it cannot be put into neutral. Additionally, some Jeeps may have additional safety devices that need to be disconnected before flat towing them, such as the emergency brake or speedometer cable.

In addition to ensuring that your Jeep can be flat towed, you will also need to make sure that your truck can handle the weight of your Jeep. The extra weight of your Jeep will put extra strain on your truck’s engine and transmission, so it’s important that you don’t exceed your vehicle’s maximum tow rating.

You should also ensure that your truck has an appropriate hitch and wiring harness for flat-towing a vehicle. The hitch should be rated for the weight of your Jeep, and the wiring harness should allow power from the truck to reach any lights or other electrical components on your Jeep while it is being towed.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, it is possible to flat tow a Jeep with a truck but there are several important considerations you need to make before attempting this task. You must ensure that your Jeep has a manual transmission and its transfer case is in neutral; you must also ensure that your truck can handle the extra weight of your Jeep and has an appropriate hitch and wiring harness for flat-towing. By following these steps you can safely flat tow your Jeep with confidence!

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James Gardner