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Originally Posted by Ucan2
I'm considering buying a 5th Gen to flat tow behind a Motor Home. Your conversation is very insightful.
Toyota doesn't recommend doing so. Is that most likely because of the front drive system is still turning even though your disconnected at the Transfer case but still turning in the front end do to contact with road?
If I were to put front tires on a dolly that would aliveate front end concerns.
Rear end to transfer case would then be all that turning. As long as there is no differential lock on rear end I can't see there being a problem.
Anyone care to comment?
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The reason Toyota doesn't recommend flat towing is because the pump in the transmission is driven off of the input shaft. So if the engine isn't running, neither is the pump. If the pump isn't running, the transmission isn't being lubricated properly. Without lubrication... things tend to go south.
Most automakers don't recommend flat towing anything with an automatic transmission. I think Jeep says it's safe if the transfer case is put in neutral... not 100% positive. Anyway, Fiat Chrysler not being known as the kings of vehicle longevity, take that advice with a grain of salt.
