ahunt01
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Hi all, now that old-man winter is here (yayy snow!), I figured I should be well versed in the art of towing. I have the factory tow package, and an 05 Auto Unlimited. I also plan to buy a snatch strap today, based on recommendations from this board.
I'd like to know how to properly tow another vehicle (say, out of a ditch along the road). Beyond the procedure, do I engage in 4X4 hi/lo, what? I imagine on dry land, I do 2wd, but on slippery conditions (snow/mud), I am unsure. There is no mention of this in my owner’s manual.
Also, I'd like to know how to have my vehicle properly towed (say, out of a ditch along the road). By this, I mean what do I do, put the drive train in N and the transmission in N, or what? As far as the other dude (pulling me out), well, that would be the answer I'm seeking (except in my question I would be the one doing it), in my first question.
The owners manual only touches on this when discussing "recreational towing." Recreational towing, to me, appeared to mean being towed behind a Winnebago. They recommended having all four wheels off the ground. Also, when "emergency towing", which I took as me getting towed, they again recommend having all four wheels off the ground. This is good info, but does not address my question about what is the proper procedure to initially have my vehicle towed (out of a ditch).
Thanks a bunch fellas!
I'd like to know how to properly tow another vehicle (say, out of a ditch along the road). Beyond the procedure, do I engage in 4X4 hi/lo, what? I imagine on dry land, I do 2wd, but on slippery conditions (snow/mud), I am unsure. There is no mention of this in my owner’s manual.
Also, I'd like to know how to have my vehicle properly towed (say, out of a ditch along the road). By this, I mean what do I do, put the drive train in N and the transmission in N, or what? As far as the other dude (pulling me out), well, that would be the answer I'm seeking (except in my question I would be the one doing it), in my first question.
The owners manual only touches on this when discussing "recreational towing." Recreational towing, to me, appeared to mean being towed behind a Winnebago. They recommended having all four wheels off the ground. Also, when "emergency towing", which I took as me getting towed, they again recommend having all four wheels off the ground. This is good info, but does not address my question about what is the proper procedure to initially have my vehicle towed (out of a ditch).
Thanks a bunch fellas!
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