joc1212

We have a 2008 Wrangler Unlimited 4 door with stock everything including the automatic transmission. We were told by 2 dealers prior to purchasing (brand new) that when we towed it behind our Motorhome that it would not accumulate miles on the odometer. We now discover that it is adding miles which is totally messing up all the extended warranties and pre-paid oil changes.
Can anyone tell me how to prevent the JK from adding miles on the odometer when its being towed?
We did everything the owners manual said to do including disconneting the negative battery cable.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

ronjenx

It adds miles when towed even with the battery disconnected? Seems like all the computers would be dead with no battery power.

yellow08jk

I know it sounds like a pain, but dropping the rear driveshaft is the best way to make sure your JK is safely towed. If you have the stock shaft I'll bet you can drop the shaft in 3 mins.

ronjenx

Dropping the rear drive shaft is required for the 2wd Wrangler only.
On the 4wd, putting the transfer case in neutral is equivalent to removing both drive shafts. No need to remove either drive shaft. No benefits to be had.

dpoelstra

This is a completely uninformed response that sounds intelligent. Not sure where someone like this gets his information, but people who respond in such an ignorant way should not be allowed to answer questions on a forum.

For what it is worth, I have a 6 speed, leave the transfer case in neutral, the tranmission in 4th gear, and never disconnect the battery. If I disconnect the battery, the Brake Pro won't work. I have towed long distances and have had zero problems. No miles accumulated, no battery drain, not problems whatsoever. Have towed from Los Angeles to Lake Tahoe longest single day trek (500 miles or so).

GoodysGotaCuda

t-case in neutral and disconnect the battery. no messing with shafts..

CLACKEY(_!_)

I don't know what you are currently doing but as already stated above I just put my transfer case in neutral. Mine is not adding mileage.

donnie

FWIW, we have an 09 and when flattowing, all I do is transfer case in N and tranny in P.
Iv got the auto.
We towed it to Utah and back and had 0 miles show on the odometer.

sladekos

Forums... serious business.

dpoelstra

I know, I know...Just caught me in the wrong mood.