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Tow Dolly Towing a JK behind a Class C Motorhome

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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 11:44 AM
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Default Tow Dolly Towing a JK behind a Class C Motorhome

Whats going on guys ? I have a situation that needs the help of the RV'rs out here who have towed their jk or jeep in general with a tow dolly on the back of a class c motorhome. There are so many threads without pics nor what people are towing with or just not exactly full explanations as to what they have and how they do it. I have read on how to disengage the jk to flat tow, I have read what fuse to pull but no one really explains what they are towing with and their experiences with it. So calling all rv'rs with tow dollys !!!! Come one come all I need your assistance.
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 12:01 PM
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i flat tow mine with a 33 foot class a ,it pulls it fine.are u pulling a 2 door or 4 door because weight is going to become an issue with the 4 door and a class c
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 12:25 PM
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Don't tow a JK with a two wheel dolly.
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 12:55 PM
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I have a Class A and a tow dolly, but have to use a tow bar or trailer to tow my JK Unlimited. My owner's manual specifically cautions (actually strongly says "don't") use a dolly or damage will result.

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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 12:55 PM
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i agree dollys suck, but why do you say don't use one
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 07:19 PM
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I was at the U-Haul dealer this afternoon and the rep there was extremely helpful and he pulled out both types of car carriers and we tried them both with my 2dr jk and the tow dolly which a few of you guys are against it, I would love to find out why, but I have not read the owners manual yet. Anyways I put my rig on the dolly and it did not fit,it was too wide so there goes that idea. Next was the full size car carrier which it fit and then the ratchet strap would not reach and thats when it was all over. U-haul says the straps only fit up to 30" tall tires only. After that well either you have to air down or swith to smaller tires or even funnier use your spare tires up front lol !!!
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Easyryder01
I was at the U-Haul dealer this afternoon and the rep there was extremely helpful and he pulled out both types of car carriers and we tried them both with my 2dr jk and the tow dolly which a few of you guys are against it, I would love to find out why, but I have not read the owners manual yet. Anyways I put my rig on the dolly and it did not fit,it was too wide so there goes that idea. Next was the full size car carrier which it fit and then the ratchet strap would not reach and thats when it was all over. U-haul says the straps only fit up to 30" tall tires only. After that well either you have to air down or swith to smaller tires or even funnier use your spare tires up front lol !!!
Read the manual and you'll see. You will destroy your TC, and maybe your transmission, if you tow your JK with a two wheel dolly.
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 07:30 PM
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Where are you going Angel?
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Atl JK
Read the manual and you'll see. You will destroy your TC, and maybe your transmission, if you tow your JK with a two wheel dolly.
Why would this occur?

It is my understanding that if the t-case is in N, then there is no connection between the rear wheel and the TC/tranny. Or am I wrong?
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by bostonMA
Why would this occur?

It is my understanding that if the t-case is in N, then there is no connection between the rear wheel and the TC/tranny. Or am I wrong?
That's only for flat towing.

I don't remember exactly why, I've had it explained to me by a Chrysler engineer but I forgot.
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