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Recreational Vehicle Towing
There may be times when you want to tow your vehicle
behind another vehicle for use at your destination. Be
sure to use the proper towing equipment designed for
recreational vehicle towing. Follow the instructions for
the towing equipment.
When towing your vehicle, turn the ignition to OFF.
To prevent your battery from draining while towing,
remove the RDO BATT fuse from the instrument panel
fuse block. Be sure to replace the fuse when you reach
your destination. See “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in
the Index.
Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles and Vehicles
with the Electronic Shift Transfer Case
Two-wheel-drive vehicles and vehicles with the
Electronic Shift Transfer Case should not be towed with
all four wheels on the ground. These transmissions have
no provisions for internal lubrication while being towed.
To properly tow these vehicles, they should be placed on
a platform trailer with all four wheels off the ground.
Towing with all four wheels on the ground should
be avoided.
In rare cases when it’s unavoidable and your vehicle has
to be towed with all four wheels on the ground, the
propeller shaft to axle yoke orientation should be
marked and the propeller shaft removed following the
applicable service manual removal/installation
procedure. See “Service and Owner Publications” in
the Index.
Dust or dirt can enter the back of the transmission
through the opening created by removing the propeller
shaft if proper protection is not provided. Also, check
the transmission fluid level before driving the vehicle.