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moscohomes
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So what would be the difference if I flat tow a F150 or Jeep Wrangler they weigh about the same with my 36LA open road tffin 2020 ?
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Grit_dog
Nomad III
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The difference is, for them to weigh โ€œabout the sameโ€ The Jeep would be a loaded 4 door vs a stripped down small F150.
Real world difference behind a diesel pusher? Not a thing from the drivers seat of the weight is similar.
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rjstractor
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Gdub2 wrote:
I have a F-150 EcoBoost 2wd my manual says you cannot flat tow a 2 wheel drive F-150


IIRC nearly all 2WD pickups can't be towed four down without a driveshaft disconnect. Many 4WD can if equipped with a means to shift the transfer case to neutral.
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rk911
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Gdub2 wrote:
I have a F-150 EcoBoost 2wd my manual says you cannot flat tow a 2 wheel drive F-150


restrictions as to time/speed/distance?
Rich
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Gdub2
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I have a F-150 EcoBoost 2wd my manual says you cannot flat tow a 2 wheel drive F-150

BobGed
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I think what the OP may be after is whether there are any restrictions such as maximum speed or starting the vehicle every X number of hours for either vehicle.

If in fact that is the type of information he is looking for, I know there are no restrictions for the Wrangler, but I have no knowledge for the F150.
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rk911
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wildtoad wrote:
Most if not all Wranglers can be flat towed with only an addition of a base plate or different bumper. Not sure about a F150 but I do see some being towed. As mentioned above they may weigh about the same empty, but there is always a great urge to fill the truck bed.


"most" would be correct. pays to check.
Rich
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Lwiddis
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Without checking both Jeepโ€™s and Fordโ€™s website carefully, I donโ€™t know. But you want information not from me, second hand, but directly from the manufacturers.
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wildtoad
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Most if not all Wranglers can be flat towed with only an addition of a base plate or different bumper. Not sure about a F150 but I do see some being towed. As mentioned above they may weigh about the same empty, but there is always a great urge to fill the truck bed.
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Executive45
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Remember the F150 will weigh more once you load that Harley into the bed....just sayin..Dennis
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rk911
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- can either vehicle BE flat towed? not all can.
- what is your max tiw weight and how did you calculate it?
- weight rating of your hitch and towbar?
- rolling weight of the wrangler and F150?

take nothing for granted.
Rich
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