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Foretravel Motorhome Forums => Foretravel Tech Talk => Topic started by: Green99 on August 09, 2015, 04:29:19 pm

Title: Does anyone tow Chrysler Aspen or Dodge Durango
Post by: Green99 on August 09, 2015, 04:29:19 pm
I have a 2008 Chrysler Aspen  (same as Durango) and would like to know if I need to pull a fuse to keep from running battery down while in tow.
Thanks,
Jerry
Title: Re: Does anyone tow Chrysler Aspen or Dodge Durango
Post by: Green99 on August 09, 2015, 04:50:33 pm
I just finished reading the manual and while I am having trouble believing it, you actually leave the trans in Park.  I tried it and it works.  I guess I don't have to understand it...just accept it.
Thanks all.
Title: Re: Does anyone tow Chrysler Aspen or Dodge Durango
Post by: Chuck & Jeannie on August 09, 2015, 05:02:37 pm
Quote from: Green99 –
I just finished reading the manual and while I am having trouble believing it, you actually leave the trans in Park.  I tried it and it works.  I guess I don't have to understand it...just accept it.
You leave the trans in park?  This is when towing with 4 wheels down?  And all 4 wheels turn?  Then what the heck good is the "PARK" position on the trans?  They could just as well call it "ROLL DOWN THE HILL".  Do they supply chocks with the vehicle?
Title: Re: Does anyone tow Chrysler Aspen or Dodge Durango
Post by: dougself on August 09, 2015, 05:23:36 pm
We've flat towed our 2012 Wrangler automatic 40,000 mi with the transmission in Park and transfer case in Neutral. No screeching and the tires are still round. Durango may share stuff with Jeeps. Same company.
Title: Re: Does anyone tow Chrysler Aspen or Dodge Durango
Post by: Chuck & Jeannie on August 09, 2015, 05:59:02 pm
Quote from: dougself –
...with the transmission in Park and transfer case in Neutral.
Ahhh...that is the key - a transfer case.  OP didn't mention it was a 4-wheel drive vehicle.  NEVER MIND...
Title: Re: Does anyone tow Chrysler Aspen or Dodge Durango
Post by: Green99 on August 09, 2015, 07:12:54 pm
The shift is electronic.  You push a small button with a ballpoint pen.  The electronic part concerned me.  I'm old school, pull the lever to neutral.
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