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Charlie1022 · 04-15-2017, 02:55 AM

We toe a 2010 Chevy Traverse with a Blue Ox with Air Force One brake system and it works great for us. It is easy to hook up and love the way it rides and handles.

Harry Joe · 04-15-2017, 05:45 AM

I also tow a Spark manual ('17)--Blue Ox everything. BTW, mine has no need to have a key inserted as the steering wheel doesn't lock up w/o the key. No battery issues of course.

Bloodyhell · 04-15-2017, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by CountryFit

crv appears very popular here. the other day i went to a dealer to check it out. test drove two units one was lx, another was ex-l. both were 2014's. the looking, the height and driveability were great, but both were quite rough while waiting for green lights, and very noisy on the road. let me ask crv owners - don't you guys have such issues? or did i just pick up the bad samples?

oops, it's said never pour on parade

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It might just be what you are used to. We have a 2006 CRV which replaced a 2009 Pontiac Vibe that we were towing on a dolly. Compared to the Vibe the CRV is quiet on the highway, and I have to say, it's a joy to drive.

It doesn't idle rough, so there may have been issues with the cars you drove.

Charlie

kwanwon · 04-15-2017, 12:02 PM

Our Cherokee has active drive 2 which has a neutral button. It is an option on some models.

deeojoe · 04-15-2017, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by meant2shop

We're happy with our 2014 Honda CRV EX AWD. Jeep is another very popular choice. Also older
Saturns, Suzuki's, and GEO Trackers, if you're looking for something less costly.

How do you tow with an awd vehicle? I have a Kia Sorento awd and was wondering if I can tow it.

meant2shop · 04-15-2017, 06:20 PM

Recommend you first check your owner's manual to ensure it says you can tow it.

Kuzzy · 04-15-2017, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by deeojoe

How do you tow with an awd vehicle? I have a Kia Sorento awd and was wondering if I can tow it.

My 05 Dakota is AWD and can be towed 4 down but it also has a transfer case with high/low and neutral. My 17 Hyundai Tucson is AWD and cannot be towed 4 down. It's a dual clutch transmission.

Dave

buffgunner · 04-16-2017, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MobyDick

Really? 14 steps to tow??? We towed a 2008 Jeep Liberty automatic 4wd, and it only took about 5 steps. Hubby wants a Wrangler sooooooo badly to tow, but, 14 steps????!!!

The 14 steps are misleading. If you skip to what just the Jeep requires:
- Transfer case in neutral
- In gear or park for autos
- Parking brake off

Since newer Wranglers don't have steering locks (mine is a 2012), take the keys out and it's done.

The Jeep also tows very well - I don't think any vehicle could be easier.

Biggerbob · 04-18-2017, 11:29 AM

Had to have the 2017 Mini Cooper Clubman ALL4 with a standard tranmission. Now to embark on the project to make it towable 4 down. BMW corporate offices says that others have done it before, I don't believe them. Time to dig into this and see how to make it doable.

I really don't want to drag a trailer around all the time. I can do it, just hate having a 20' trailer behind the 40' bus.

If I make this work I will post up how it can be done.

DaSvenska · 04-23-2017, 07:46 AM

Was towing a 06 Saturn Vue, great toad. Now have a '16 Wrangler Willys, putting the equipment on it now to flat tow. Don't think I will need another Toad, this one should last us.

Dixie Mopars · 04-23-2017, 07:59 AM

Four down towing a 2014 Jeep Patriot Latitude, manual shift and the steering wheel does not lock when the key is off. Using a Ready Brake Brute Elite tow system with led monitor light on the dash. No problems after about 4500 miles.

znt1186 · 04-23-2017, 08:08 AM

We have been towing a 2002 Chevy Tracker for 12 years and over 30k miles. In the process of setting up a 2013 Ford Edge for towing tomorrow. Using the same Roadmaster tow bar, but need new base plates to fit it. Also installing a SMI Stay N Play Duo. Hope to be ready to roll by Wednesday.

Newmar_guy · 04-23-2017, 09:19 AM

2013 Ford f-150 4wd automatic. All we have to do it twist the 4x4 knob 5 times from 2wd to 4 low and back. Put the tranny in neutral and leave the key in.

Dhope · 04-23-2017, 09:49 AM

HI Jim. I tow a four door, 4/wheel drive manual Jeep Sahara. Love it! We have to put transmission in gear and transfer case in neutral. The transmission can be in any gear, it doesn't matter. I had a Toyota FJ Cruiser, I was so sad about the fact that it cannot be towed four down, not even two down. So had to trade in. I am very happy with the jeep.