towing an XJ behind a motorhome
 

any problems or issues with flat towing a '95 thru '01 XJ 4x4 auto behind a motorhome?

Nope.

Put the shifter in "Park" and the transfer case in "Neutral". Leave the ignition key in, turned to the first notch (steering lock off, but no ignition lamps on dash)

I use a Blux Ox baseplate, and the XJ is an excellent "toad". Light and fun when you get to your destination if you're towing it behind a motorhome for vacation.

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just set my cheroke up last month it tow great

What would happen if you towed a cherokee with trans case in N and tranny in N?

It would blow up. :icon_lol:

good news! i am looking to buy an XJ in the next couple of days, saw a great one today but the guy looking at it when i got there bought it! he told me that they can not be towed without a fluid pump, but i have heard from numerous others that you can just put the transfer case in neutral & roll with it.
setting up a blue ox tow hitch will be fun, i plan on a 4.5" lift with 31" to 33" tires & a fabricated front bumper (bullbar type). i'll have to built a raised receiver for the motorhome. it already has a mounts for my harley to sit on so the tow hitch will be behind that.

Absolutly no idea. I was always told to leave it in park (by the chief Mechanic of DC UK)

I wouldnt think it would do any harm, though.

When you leave the TC in "N", the rotating wheels, as you are towing, drive the internal oil pump, in the TC, keeping everything nicely lubed.

unhook it if you have to back up.. wont back up like a normal trailer..front wheel will turn all the way to one side and stay there in reverse.

oh yes it would!!! by putting the transmission in "PARK", you are locking the output shaft.....if you dont do this, then the rolling wheels will make internal parts move without the lubrication in the gearbox, thereby making it FUBAR quickly!!!

Putting the transfer case in neutral will disengage the transmission, and you can only do that with a 4x4 with a transfer case.
Some auto trans have rear pumps so you can tow them in neutral, but not very many, like Saturn auto's have that ability thats why you always saw Saturn's being towed by motorhomes all the time.
You can back them up a little bit, that is if it is strait shot and you lock the steering colume.

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How do you get your photo in you r post?

Straight from a 99 XJ owners manual.

Recreational Towing

Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for being towed.

1. Shift the transmission to N (Neutral)
2. Shift the manual transmission into gear or auto into D and make sure there is no vehicle movement.
3. Shift the Transfer case lever into N
4. Turn the key to the unlocked OFF position.
5. Shift the auto trans into PARK
6. Attach the vehicle to the tow vehicle w/ a tow bar.

Warning: With the transfer case in the N position, the vehicle could roll unexpectedly. The parking brake should always be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle.

Caution!: Internal damage to the transfer case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used for recreational towing.

It is necessary to follow the steps listed to be certain the transfer case is fully in N before recreational towing to prevent damage to internal parts.




Note from me...

This is in the owners manual but I think step 2 and 3 are reversed....

With that being said, after placing the t-case in neutral then the auto in D to be sure it is disengaged... be sure to shut off the motor before placing the shifter back into PARK.

So nobody really knows if any damage will be done to the tranny if it is also in neutral instead of park? T case was in N, but tranny was also in neutral cuz when I learned to repo/tow, that was the case any time its possible so no damage was done.

Um, the post above you spells it out pretty clearly. Put it in Park or you will damage your transmission. Why would you not want to follow the instructions? I'm not sure where you're having trouble with this...

Repo and tow trucks could usually give a rat's butt about damaging a vhicle, because they are usually towing a relatively short distance. I tow my XJ behind my motorhome for 1,200 miles in a day when I go to Texas. You ever repo/tow a vehicle that far?