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Posted by Bill on October 21, 2001 at 23:21:26:

In Reply to: 1990 Jeep Cherokee posted by Jeanne on October 20, 2001 at 08:56:54:

: Ok, got the motor home - you guys were so helpful in finding THE toad. :-) Thanks. Now, bought this beautifully cared for and adult driven little jewel last night and began reading the owners manual. Yep, still there along with the key number knockouts. Super. Manual says for towing behind a motor home:
: 1. shift transmission into neutral
: 2. shift transfer case lever to N
: 3. shift transmission into drive and make sure there is no movement.
: 4. Turn ignition key to the unlocked off position.
: 5. shift transmission into PARK
: 6. attach to the tow vehicle with tow bar.
: The end of instructions. We TOW IN PARK?????
: Once again asking for your help. Thanks.

That's right. Sounds strange but that's the way we tow our 98 GC. You just need to understand that the transmission can be damaged if left in neutral because it will turn and cause a pump to be damaged. Don't let the word "Park" bother you and everything will be ok. Just remember that the transfer case is in neutral, disconnected from the wheels, when you tow and Park has no effect on them turning freely.
Also, be very sure you have the ignition in the unlocked "on" postion so that the steering wheel will not lock when you go around the first corner you come to. Very hard on tires to pull a car thats trying to turn. Good luck. We love pulling our Jeep. If fact I think our motor home handles better with it back there.

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Message:	: : Ok, got the motor home - you guys were so helpful in finding THE toad. :-) Thanks. Now, bought this beautifully cared for and adult driven little jewel last night and began reading the owners manual. Yep, still there along with the key number knockouts. Super. Manual says for towing behind a motor home: : : 1. shift transmission into neutral : : 2. shift transfer case lever to N : : 3. shift transmission into drive and make sure there is no movement. : : 4. Turn ignition key to the unlocked off position. : : 5. shift transmission into PARK : : 6. attach to the tow vehicle with tow bar. : : The end of instructions. We TOW IN PARK????? : : Once again asking for your help. Thanks. : That's right. Sounds strange but that's the way we tow our 98 GC. You just need to understand that the transmission can be damaged if left in neutral because it will turn and cause a pump to be damaged. Don't let the word "Park" bother you and everything will be ok. Just remember that the transfer case is in neutral, disconnected from the wheels, when you tow and Park has no effect on them turning freely. : Also, be very sure you have the ignition in the unlocked "on" postion so that the steering wheel will not lock when you go around the first corner you come to. Very hard on tires to pull a car thats trying to turn. Good luck. We love pulling our Jeep. If fact I think our motor home handles better with it back there.

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