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10-27-2014, 09:13 AM
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Thor Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
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Pickup that tows 4-wheels down
we want to buy a pick up so we can load our atv in it and tow behind our motorhome. we want to do 4-wheels down just like a jeep would where you dont have to stop. just put transfer case in nuetral and away you go. any suggestions on make and model that will fit our needs. your input is apprectiated.
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10-27-2014, 09:18 AM
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Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Florida Keys
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My 2002 GMC Sierra tows 4 down by pressing the 2HI and 4HI buttons at the same time to put the xfer case into neutral. However, we tow our Jeep or minivan which weigh less.
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'07 Winnebago Tour 40TD, 400hp Cummins
'17 Winnebago View 24V, '02 R-Vision B+
RVing for 20 years & 200,000+ miles
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10-27-2014, 09:19 AM
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bnb1313@aol.com
Monaco Owners Club
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Location: Western Montana on the Divide
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I tow a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 extended cab w/Hemi. The electric transfer case disconnect is very easy to use. Been towing this truck and previously a 2008 for years 4 down with no issues.
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2008 Camelot 40 PDQ 4 slides ISL400 towing a 2020 1500 GMC Sierra Denali 4x4 Crewcab
Western MT in summer, AZ, NV in winter
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10-27-2014, 01:42 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: On the Road
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The new F150 4X4s I believe can be towed 4 down. As long as you can put the transfer case in neutral and it should show in the owners manual the procedure to do it. Unfortunately mine is 2wd so no go.
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10-27-2014, 02:03 PM
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Winnebago Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
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Location: Flowery Branch, GA
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x2 on the Ram.
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2006 Winnebago Tour 40KD, 2013 Dodge Ram TOAD
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10-27-2014, 02:15 PM
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Newmar Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner Spartan Chassis
Join Date: May 2010
Location: McAlester Ok
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We bought a 2010 Nissan Frontier SE Manual transmission, new,tow 4 wheel down. Nothing but unlock steering ( has two position ignition positions to unlock steering ) shifter in neutral and go! No fuses to pull, no mods to dive train.
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10-27-2014, 02:16 PM
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Fleetwood Owners Club
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Arkansas
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We tow a 4wD Tahoe that the transfer will go to neutral and steering unlocks and you can remove the key, would guess the GMC and Chevy truck 4wd would do the same.
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10-27-2014, 02:24 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
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The Ford F150 4X4 years 2012 and later can be towed 4 wheels down. There is a procedure to unlock the transfer case.
Unfortunately I own a 2011 model.
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2013 Ford Edge
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10-27-2014, 02:36 PM
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Monaco Owners Club Holiday Rambler Owners Club
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I must assume you want automatic tranny. All Chevy and GMC K1500 and K2500 4X4 from about 1995 through 2015 will tow 4 down. Tranny in P, Transfer case in N and go. I am towing a 2013 Chevy K1500. Make sure your hitch is rated for all the weight you will be towing, truck and cargo.
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10-27-2014, 02:38 PM
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Location: Miami, FL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Duoglide1
Unfortunately mine is 2wd so no go.
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Did you look into the Remco/Superflow driveshaft disconnect? I bought mine 2 years ago directly from Superflow in Des Moines...had it installed at Camping World in Rogers, MN. After one minor adjustment, it has worked flawlessly ever since. I used to own a 4WD full-size Blazer with a manual transfer case. Never used it, what a waste of money. Before I had a motorhome, I ordered my 2WD Yukon with positraction to tow my heavy boat out of the water. Any 2WD truck can be towed 4 down with a balanced driveshaft disconnect. Don't spend money on a 4WD truck if you don't need it.
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10-27-2014, 03:04 PM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Texas Hill Country
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DustyandKaren
we want to buy a pick up so we can load our atv in it and tow behind our motorhome. we want to do 4-wheels down just like a jeep would where you dont have to stop. just put transfer case in nuetral and away you go. any suggestions on make and model that will fit our needs. your input is apprectiated.
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Our '07 2500 GMC Duramax 4x4 has given us many years and miles of trouble free service as a toad. As others have stated transfer case in N, shift to park, lock the doors and take the key. You specifically mention a transfer case in your post which indicates you're looking for a 4x4. This of course eliminates the need for a driveshaft disconnect or other additional add-ons. There are several manufacturers that offer what you want it's just a matter of personal preference. Enjoy your travels!
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10-27-2014, 04:02 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DustyandKaren
we want to buy a pick up so we can load our atv in it and tow behind our motorhome. we want to do 4-wheels down just like a jeep would where you dont have to stop. just put transfer case in nuetral and away you go. any suggestions on make and model that will fit our needs. your input is apprectiated.
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The 2015 Chevy Colorado and the similar GMC Canyon can be towed 4-down if equipped with 4WD and automatic transmission. These are smaller size pickups and lighter than the full sized ones.
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10-27-2014, 04:49 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: On the Road
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Air Baron
Did you look into the Remco/Superflow driveshaft disconnect? I bought mine 2 years ago directly from Superflow in Des Moines...had it installed at Camping World in Rogers, MN. After one minor adjustment, it has worked flawlessly ever since. I used to own a 4WD full-size Blazer with a manual transfer case. Never used it, what a waste of money. Before I had a motorhome, I ordered my 2WD Yukon with positraction to tow my heavy boat out of the water. Any 2WD truck can be towed 4 down with a balanced driveshaft disconnect. Don't spend money on a 4WD truck if you don't need it.
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I looked into it a while back. I believe Remco sold the design to Superflow and it had been discontinued by them. This was a couple of months ago so not sure about now.
2005 Country Coach Inspire, C9 CAT
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10-27-2014, 05:00 PM
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Workhorse Chassis Owner
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Location: Baraboo, Wisconsin
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I don't see what motorhome you are using to tow your pickup with. Make sure the motorhome and hitch are rated for the combined weight you plan on towing. Most gassers are 5000lbs max.
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2005 Itasca Sunrise 33', W20 Chassis, Ultrapower, Henderson Trac Bar
2012 Chevy Captiva Sport AWD, ReadyBrute Elite Tow Bar, Blue Ox Base Plate, Protect-A-Tow
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