Truck towing 4wd.

[stvns1]

That's what I ment but can c it could also mean 4x4 our 4 wheel drive. Sorry for the confusion, my error.

[stvns1]

I'm very NEW at this.

[mstrphish]

I took entries from the manual and added some of my one to personalize it:

TO DINGY TOW
Connect tow vehicle.

Start the engine. Use spare key. Keep one in your pocket.

Shift the transmission to N (Neutral).

Shift the transfer case to 2 ⬆️.

Turn the transfer case knob clockwise to N (Neutral) until it stops and hold it there until the N (Neutral) light starts blinking. This will take at least 10 seconds. Then slowly release the dial to the 4 ⬇️ position. The N (Neutral) light will come on when the transfer case shift to N (Neutral) is complete.

Verify that the transfer case is in N (Neutral) by shifting the transmission to R (Reverse), then shift the transmission to D (Drive). There should be no movement of the vehicle while shifting transmission.

Turn the engine off. Then shift the transmission into P (Park).

Wait for at least 10 seconds, then restart the engine.

Shift the transmission to D (Drive), then turn the engine off again.

Connect Brake Buddy. Close windows. Lock doors with drivers door open.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.

Shift the transmission to P (Park).

Move the steering wheel to make sure the steering column is unlocked.

Keep the ignition key in the towed vehicle in ACC/ ACCESSORY to prevent the steering column from locking


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RETURN TO NON-TOWING


Set the parking brake, then shift the transmission to P (Park), and move the ignition key to OFF.

Connect the battery.
(Disconnect cable)
(Turn off motorhome lights)

Apply the brake pedal

Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with the engine off.

Shift the transmission to N (Neutral).

Turn the transfer case knob to the desired setting.

After the transfer case has shifted out of N (Neutral), the N (Neutral) light will go out.

Start the engine and shift the transmission to the desired gear

Check that the vehicle is in Two-Wheel Drive High by shifting the transmission to R (Reverse) and then to D (Drive). There should be movement of the vehicle while shifting.

Shift the transmission to P (Park) and turn off the ignition.

Disconnect the vehicle from the tow vehicle.

Release the parking brake.

[stvns1]

Great, thanks for your input.

[dix39]

Originally Posted by stvns1

That's what I ment but can c it could also mean 4x4 our 4 wheel drive. Sorry for the confusion, my error.

I'm no authority either, but from what I've seen here 4wd is generally used to indicate 4 wheel drive. 4 down towing is usually expressed as 4 down, or something like that. I was a little confused at first, but I think you clarified that it was 2wd in your post about reading the manual to determine if the vehicle was towable.

IMHO, we're all new at something. I'm presently doing a little plumbing using PEX at the house. Try figuring out all the varieties and methods of attaching that stuff sometime.

If it were me and I really wanted to tow the truck I would look on eBay, Craigslist, and similar places for a driveshaft disconnect. Even though it could be towed without a disconnect, I bought one for the Tracker there for much less than new. It is usually towed coast to coast every year at about 70 mph. I thought disconnect would cut down on some wear and not add miles on the odometer.

Best of luck with whatever you decide to do.

Steve

[stvns1]

Thanks for your input an yes, 4 wheels down. 😊