Can you tow a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee behind a motorhome?
Posted: September 6th, 2011 | Author: | Filed under: Common Questions | Tags: 1997, behind, cherokee, Grand, jeep, Motorhome | 6 Comments » “Dingy” or flat wheel towing….?
We understood Jeep was probably the best 4 wheel drive SUV to tow …we are looking at purchasing a 1997 4×4 Jeep grand Cherokee and wondering if it is suitable- having a hard time finding an answer
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yes with auto on a trailor with standard trans use tow bar
You had better check with a mechanic. Some tranmissions will circulate the oil, and others won’t. I had to get an external oil recirculating pump. You won’t find this at any auto accessory dealer. You have to go to an RV supply. I got mine from Remco. Go online for the phone number.
If you have one with a nuetral in the transfer case (seperate gearshift) with the separate gearshift on the floor it should work, if not you have to find another plan. Look on carcomplaints.com the grand cherokee, and the liberty were some of the biggest lemons chrysler produced.
How about towing the motorhome with the cherokee?
It’s really not ideal to tow any automatic transmission car. if it’s permanent 4WD jeep then you’ve got no chance of towing it any distance without damamge to the gearbox or transfer case. it’d have to be on a trailer. at a push you could select 2wd hi ft and tow it. you should speak to a motorhome specialist and they could give you a better answer.
if it’s got a manual gearbox. then just leave it out of gear and it’ll be fine (set in 2wd )
If it has a manual shift lever for the transfer case (4WD system) that has a neutral position, then YES, placing it in neutral disconnects the drive wheels – front and rear from the the drive train and it can be towed.