Towing A Tracker

[Ken Ralston]

My Brother wants to tow his 1995 Tracker front wheels on a dollie from Ne to AZ behind his car. Someone told him he needed to put the tranfercase in neutral and tranny in second gear. Any sujestions and what else does he need to do? I can't figure why put the tranny in second gear if the transfer case is in neutal. Thanks for the help.

[8.1al]

http://www.ehow.com/how_7667655_do-t...2-tracker.html

[Art-n-Marge]

Reading 8.1al's link does explain that the transfer case and tranny should be in neutral (not 2nd which makes more sense to me). Hopefully those instructions for a 2002 are the same for a 1995. However, don't forget the part about turning on the key. I suppose this is to unlock the steering wheel so that when towing, the wheels can turn as it's being towed. This reads like the unit is being towed four-on-the-floor and not on a dolly. I'm just bringing this up in case there's a difference.

Your brother might need to add some lighting for brake/signal/running lights too. Since he's driving such a long way, using only emergency flashers might not suit some enforcement agencies.

Lastly, I hope he doesn't exceed the tow vehicle's ratings, too.

Bon Voyage!

[WorkerB]

Ken,
You might also mention that your brother that most states require an auxiliary braking system when towing a car. Go here to check it out.
http://www.brakebuddy.com/Towing-Laws
"Click on the states that you are traveling through to find the minimum towing weight requirement. If what you are towing exceeds the weight, an auxiliary braking system is required."
Wouldn't want to wreck and find out he didn't have all the bases covered.
Hope this helps,
John..AKA WorkerB