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There’s so much to consider when deciding on the best tow vehicle behind a motorhome. Between selecting the tow vehicle brake system, the RV toad tow bar, and how much to spend, the RV Odd Couple knew they needed help! So they called a friend that knew about towing a vehicle behind a motorhome.
While taking their jeep out to Yant Flats and Sand Hallow in Southern Utah, the RV Odd Couple interview their friend, Jason of Takin Our Toys & Livin. He explains the pros and cons of a Jeep as a tow vehicle.
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01:30 Why is a tow car necessary when traveling with a motorhome?
02:27 The 3 ways to pull a toad vehicle
03:10 Why is a Jeep the best tow vehicle?
03:33 Why you want to tow a 4 wheel drive vehicle?
04:28 Why not all 4WD vehicle are towable behind your motorhome
04:43 How to avoid major transmission issues with your 4X4 tow vehicle
05:23 How to back up when flat towing a Jeep
06:37 Considerations when towing a full size truck
07:16 Problems you may have with your electric vehicle at RV parks
08:16 How a Jeep can save you money while exploring areas
09:02 Why we picked a Blue Ox to tow our Jeep
09:38 How much it cost us to set up our Jeep for towing
10:11 What Jeep really stands for
10:50 Why a Jeep isn’t for everybody
11:20 Motorhome travel friendly car dollys
11:33 What kind of car you should tow with a dolly
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[@brandonjohnson835]

There are some technical reasons that make a Jeep Wrangler (or Gladiator) such a fantastic tow vehicle. In order to flat tow, you MUST have the steering "unlocked" allowing the front wheels to freely pivot as you take corners/turns. In most vehicles, the steering wheel is locked if the key is not in the ignition in the "On" position. In the Wrangler, the steering wheel is always unlocked. This is a very important and often overlooked feature for flat towing. In all of those other vehicles that require the key to be in the "On" position to unlock the steering wheel, that means that the vehicle's electrical system (including the computer) are now active. In many cases, you are required to pull fuses or install some sort of disconnect system to avoid these issues. In the worst cases, some vehicles will even be logging miles on the odometer while being towed because of the key being in the "on" position (unless you disable the electrical system). Of course you need the electrical system in some capacity for your auxiliary brake system which leads to another strong point of the Wrangler......they put a constantly powered 12V outlet right in the center console as if specifically designed to plug in an auxiliary brake system. Congrats on your Jeep purchase! While others are worried about miles per gallon, you get to experience the more important thing in life...smiles per gallon!

[@RVOddCouple]

Love this Brandon!!! Great info... "Smiles Per Gallon" 💚💚💚

[@brandonjohnson835]

@@johnklink4825 Interesting. What year and model Jeep do you have? I've had a JK and now a JKU, both '17 with automatic transmission, and neither have a steering wheel lock.

[@garyreed354]

Disconnect the battery nothing works

[@CS-in3pg]

The Jeep is an awesome addition to your capabilities in exploring/adventuring remote hard to access areas. Please consider keeping a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) in the Jeep at all times just in case you break down and need to be rescued. You have to buy the PLB and then sign up and pay for the service contract for a small fee but it is very good insurance for emergencies. Plus some PLB's offer satellite texting communications so your family will know you're ok as well as built in satellite GPS (some with downloadable topographic maps) to be spot on with your navigation. I love you guys!!!

[@RVOddCouple]

More great tips for safety :) Thank you

[@linasoper3906]

Love hearing your daughter laughter in the back seat. Was such joy to hear. That worth buying the jeep. ;)

[@RVOddCouple]

We agree! Sage loves the "Jeek"

[@garyreed354]

@@RVOddCouple ya we off road in the back yard in the winter snow my wife laughs the whole time

[@ridelocalride]

That's so cute. I miss it when my daughter was younger.

[@RandomStuffGarage619]

Winning. Our 12 year old daughter is on the spectrum, and we recently sold our 32 foot travel trailer and got a class C so we could tow a 95 jeep cherokee my wife agreed to get too! And the old cherokees are only 3,000 pounds! Super light! See you out there! 🤙

[@jeffcraig6550]

I flat tow my 2008 Jeep Liberty (4620 lbs), and we rarely go off road (like you did in the video, but we can do some of that). If you don't leave the pavement that often, and want a lighter, electric car, I have to agree that the Ford C-Max hybrid or the Energi (pure electric version) is a very good idea. I have seen several C-Max's behind everything from a Forester Class C to a Tiffin Phaeton. One thing you mentioned was renting a car at your destination, and in some cases, that's actually a great idea. We drove from Seattle to Tulsa in 2019 for a funeral, and knowing that we were going straight there, staying a week and coming straight back, we decided to rent a car instead of towing our Liberty. The extra weight costs us an average of almost 2 MPG on this same 2100 mile route - nearly $350 extra, wasted, gas cost. We got a deal for a seven day rental at Enterprise Rent-a-Car on a Dodge Ram 1500 quad cab and still only spent $230 including the gas we used while in town. Very good video and very informative! Keep up the great work and see you down the road!

[@RVOddCouple]

Good thinking on the rental! Thank you for sharing Jeff

[@richardclark8520]

Jeep is a great choice. Toy? yes. Tool? most definitely! Fun? Are you kidding me!

[@RVOddCouple]

I love it! Couldn't have said it better Richard!

[@ournewseason]

In Dec 2017, I bought a new "very basic" Jeep JK which was my dream vehicle and to fix it up myself. Now, I have got it "almost" the way I want it. I am near retirement and we are shopping for a RV. I am so happy that I can keep my Jeep!

[@RVOddCouple]

That is awesome Gary

[@robertallen6710]

JK better than JKU for towing, the weight issue and for off road capability...

[@bigjohnd1973]

Something you may not know about the "Jeep wave": the newer Jeep should wave first to pay respect to the elder. I know it's not always obvious which is newer with so many on the road now. But a JK should wave to a TJ, a TJ should wave to a YJ, a YJ should wave to a CJ, etc. I love Jeeps, have had 4 (2 Wranglers: '97 and '01 - 2 Grand Cherokees: '95 and '11). Most people say the Cherokees don't count and I'll have to agree :-). I never got waived at while driving the Cherokees, only the Wranglers. Especially my customized '01 TJ. It really stood out in the crowd. Be safe crawling around out there!

[@RVOddCouple]

Learning more and more every day👍😊😂. Love the Community

[@crusin73]

your friend couldn't have been more correct. he hit the head of the nail with the hammer when he talked about the (what I think) is the most overlooked issue when towing a vehicle. that is being able to fully disengage the drive train without having to remove the driveshaft and the damage you can cause your transmission if you fail to do it. as you know, I am a retired truck tech. and these are things you learn when studying towing and recovery. in some owners manuals it is even stated how to tow your vehicle. this is the main reason I always request a flat bed tow when my 3500 truck breaks down, (yes, i have had a few break downs.) looks like a lot of fun, enjoy stay healthy and safe travels.

[@RVOddCouple]

Jason knows Jeeps 👍😊 Mercedes is very happy now 😊

[@sharongelo-nelson933]

Nothing better than a Jeep!! For many years, I had a diesel pusher and always towed a Jeep, four-down with Blue Ox. Lots of four wheelin' in the CO mountains - can't beat getting high in the mountains on those shelf roads. Moab is another great place for four wheelin'. Now that I've downsized, I tow my Wolf Pup with a Jeep GC, still using Blue Ox but as a WDH/sway bars. I admit to sometimes forgetting I'm no longer driving a Wrangler and give the Jeep wave!! lol

[@RVOddCouple]

Looking forward to Moab Sharon! Love the Jeep wave

[@jeffhill2030]

The look on Mercedes face when he said his Jeep was beautiful was priceless.

[@RVOddCouple]

😂🤣😂

[@wwdiesel]

WHAT DOES JEEP STAND FOR: The Jeep name came to prominence during WWII, where soldiers commonly referred to “general purpose” vehicles as “jeeps.” Cartoon character Eugene the Jeep was also very popular with soldiers during the war. Jeep has never revealed the true source of the name so there is much speculation as to its origin. Another theory floating around is: Jeep: "Just Enough Essential Parts"

[@RVOddCouple]

Excellent background info! Thank you

[@crusin73]

I was fortunate to work on the early military jeeps (made by Willy motors / Kaiser Jeep) at least one, a M38 / m38a1 when I was stationed in Germany I got the honor of refurbishing a relic. (jeep = Just Empty Every Pocket) .... hahaha. after confusing myself with military jeeps, there is a lot of history here. I worked on the M38a1, M151 - M151a2, Hmmv and saw many manufactures, turns out that "Jeep" has been made By; Willy - Motors, Ford, Chrysler, and American Motors. The Hmmv was made by AM General.

[@Yznewday777]

Mercedes you are one blessed chick.a lovely little girl and a husband who loves adventure.Im sure hes a bit intense at times and a pain in the butt.No one is perfect. The love you have for eachother and the adventures is well worth it . God bless you chica.💜🌺💜

[@RVOddCouple]

Yes I am! God Bless you as well 💚

[@richt.4900]

I can’t emphasise how much joy it brings me seeing you three manage to make the most of your family life in these trying Covid times, don’t stop loving and living happily with each other. 🙃🥰😉 Personally speaking, I think John’s main reason for a Jeep (that he won’t admit to, and could also be why empty pockets are worth it) is being able to see his beautiful wife shake ‘her stuff’ whilst they go erm, off-road. 😳🤣🤗. From this side of the pond here in Brexitland (England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿). 😍

[@RVOddCouple]

LOL Rich! That's a bonus :)

[@Jimbo-ud9wh]

Great choice, offroading is perfect for social distancing and enjoying the outdoors, and is great family fun. I run a truck camper and tow a trailer with a side by side for adventures. And who could possibly thumbs down this stuff, LOL...

[@RVOddCouple]

Right on Jimbo!

[@CS-in3pg]

On second thought, it is wise to carry 5-10 gallons of fresh water in your Jeep along with a few MRE's and an IFAK plus an emergency survival pack carrying the 10 C's of Survival so you guys can hunker down until help arrives. I hope and pray this helps

[@RVOddCouple]

Great tips CS :) Thank you

[@dennisglick3036]

John Good Choice Jeep seems like the most popular flat tow vehicle out there, Two weeks ago I bought an 2016 Winnebago Forza 36G with 13,000 miles on it, Traded in my 2017 Ram 3500hd and Winnebago 5th wheel and a lot of cash, Now purchased 2011 Jeep unlimited 70th anniversary addition trying to get it hooked all together now was lucky found blue-ox and plate, cables and safety chains for $410.00, Bought the roadmaster braking system and wiring kit $1200.00 i might get out of this for under $2000.00 if lucky!

[@fireincumbents]

Man, this takes me back to when we were getting ready to hit the road, I had my tow behind all set...a 2000 4x4 Ford Ranger, I was going to put a shell on it for extra storage and I was day's away from getting the baseplate and all the necessary equipment for it.... And the top half of the motor gave up the ghost. :-/ I was seriously bummed... I didn't pay much for this vehicle to start with BUT I had done a decent amount of work on it. In the end we decided to cut our losses and sold it as a mechanic's special on Craigslist and it was gone. What I ended up with was a low milage one owner Toyota RAV4 that we could tow 4 down. While I certainly can't go "wheeling" with it, it's a front wheel drive manual transmission car, it has enough ground clearance to get me around well graded fire-roads and such. It's been a great car as a toad and we've racked up the miles on it as I used it as an Uber vehicle for 8 months before we left. Someday, I'll have a Jeep, but for now...this does us fine.

[@RVOddCouple]

What a bummer Tony! We’re loving the Jeep.

[@KJRitch]

We have a 2019 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport S with hard top we tow behind our motorhome. We use it to carry two 12ft kayaks on the roof and two folding electric bikes inside. We don’t have the large tires and lift, just stock. Haven’t used it in 4wd since we bought it a year ago but we are hopefully traveling to Colorado next summer so maybe we’ll take some drives up forest roads into the mountains.

[@RVOddCouple]

You’ll love CO 👍😊

[@DavidHBurkart]

Yep... gonna have to show my bride this video; ..."Lisa, but John and Mercedes said a Jeep is the best tow vehicle!" Thank you both for making my case!!😂😂

[@RVOddCouple]

LOL David 😂 Happy to help and let us know how that conversation goes :) Thank you

[@golfnut2599]

we tow a ford fiesta automatic 4 down behind our class a, we do not go way off road but can still get off road, it's been a great car bought it 2 years old loaded for $10K out the door just so you know another option and did i say we love it

[@RVOddCouple]

👍👍👍 We love ours as well. Glad you are happy with your choice 😊

[@gregleighty2169]

We tow a 2014 Honda CRV and love it. Newer models can't be flat towed (only 2014 and older). We bought ours used in 2016 just for towing. I wish Honda would not of changed their transmissions. We

[@RVOddCouple]

Awesome Greg! Glad you are happy with your purchase. Mercedes has owned Hondas all her life. Great car!

[@virginialemm864]

Oh what fun! This video brought a smile to my face (my dad passed Friday night), and was so much fun watching you three having so much fun in your new toy! Please, please, PLASE be careful going over those uneven boulders..... you CAN flip over the vehicle if not ultra careful. When we visit Tucson each year for the gem and mineral shows, we leave our motorhome at the campground and rent a low cost small car to go to and from the different venues. That works for us, but if we wanted to really get out and into “the bush”, a toad would probably work best. Mercedes hon, I can see you LOVED riding in that Jeep! Have you taken it out by yourself yet? Tell John it’s a pretty hot, sweet ride! Have fun, be safe, be careful and just love what you’re able to do. Love, Virginia

[@RVOddCouple]

Hi Virginia, So sorry to hear about your Daddy 💚 Sounds like he had a full life and was very loved. Adding you & yours to our Prayers...Mercedes loves driving the Jeep more than I do :) We are loving the adventures and places that we can go. Sage calls it "the Jeek" and loves it as well. When we first purchased it, Sage would sit outside in it for hours and just smile. I am being very careful and having a close Friend teach me how to safely explore. We love you and are looking forward to giving you hugs one day. Stay safe an enjoy every day

[@virginialemm864]

RV Odd Couple thank you so much, John. He did live a long (nearly 100 years) life, but it is still devastating to lose such a loved father...he was amazing. Everyone, and I mean everyone, who met him, loved him. Infectious smile, sparkly blue eyes, and a wonderful sense of humor. I’m so glad you’re taking lessons regarding the handling of the “Jeek.”! I do NOT want to hear about any mishaps! Love you guys too much for that.Love, Virginia

[@gabmik38]

I have an old Ford 26’ 460 ci motorhome, got rid of all the pollution shit and went to edlebrock manifold, carb, brought the Hp up about another 75. Built my own tow bar to use in pulling my YJ Jeep, even built a boat rack for the Jeep to carry my 10’ Zodiac. It an awesome fit. Of course the YJ is much lighter in weight that your big 4 door.

[@RVOddCouple]

Great idea! We considered the 2 for because of weight but the 4 is easier with our Daughter.

[@jerrysmith5782]

Flat-towable vehicles without a transfer case require more steps to avoid damaging the transmission. I bought a '99 4wd Cherokee partly because don't I trust myself to never get distracted, etc., and accidentally skip a crucial step.

[@timwoody3835]

There are plenty of non-four wheel drive cars that can be flat towed. Motor Home magazine has put out a guide to dinghy towing annually for years listing equipment for towing and which vehicles can be towed. With Motor Home stopping publication for some other form of publication by Good Sam who knows whether this will continue. We to our 2016 Ford Explorer behind our Winnebago class C.

[@RVOddCouple]

Good info Tim 👍 Thank you

[@catH727]

We have a 40 foot A. We didn’t have a vehicle when we went from Ohio to west coast. We met his son in Phoenix. Hubs had an allergic reaction to medication and tongue swelled!!! We had his car to go to ER. I couldn’t have driven the RV. We were pulling a trailer with stuff in it. We traded my brother a golf cart for his smart car that fits in the spot of the golf cart. Now we are not without a vehicle! We tow our garage!!

[@RVOddCouple]

Glad you have a Toad Guys. Hope your hubby’s doing better😊

[@Mike-01234]

Jeeps have live axles driveshafts spin when you pull it. The transfer case is designed to oil itself from the output shafts it's designed to be flat towed when put everything in N . The only issues I see is tires wearing out big offroad tires like what I have 37" Goodyear MTR's cost $600 installed.

[@davidgillespie7954]

Congrats on the Jeep guys. We bought one in April 2019 and that is what actually got us into RVing. We wanted to be able to take the dogs with us on our Wheeling adventures so we bought a 31' Class A motorhome to pull the Jeep.

[@RVOddCouple]

Thank you Jason! Skippy fits comfortably in the back and loves coming with us.

[@danmccarthy2213]

This makes SOOO much sense! I was going to get a f450 to tow a trailer, I had it all backwards! Great video!

[@Frank-nh9fe]

How about a show on off road trails. Trail selection, etc. Not all 4WDs are super heavy duty. What trails might an AWD or SUV be ok?

[@RVOddCouple]

Working on one Anthony :)

[@floid33556]

Love it. We are about to buy a jeep for our toad. Once my wife started watching off road videos she was hooked! For the tow setup we are going with ready brake system. Much simpler and less expensive. The whole setup is easy to self install and only $1300 new compared with $4k for other options.

[@trudyziegler4977]

When we had a Class A we used an Envoy which worked well. But we eventually got a Grand Cherokee. Love, love my Jeep for winter driving when at home!!!

[@sdeaglefeather]

Cost and luxury. Bought a now frills Jeep (CJ-5) for 6,000 dollars. Today not only is the jeep (1982) we bought an antique, it would cost about 12,000 dollars refurbished. We did do a bunch of off roading and had a blast. Enjoy your adventures. I recently purchased a HONDA FIT with a manual transmission and will be so glad to have a shuttle craft to go to the store and visit local attractions. (Ole Lena and the RV. (I gave up on starting a Utube channel)

[@RVOddCouple]

Hi Susan :) Sorry to hear the channel didn't work out

[@RandisAdventures]

A Jeep is the perfect tow vehicle and what a great way to explore this great Country of ours. Let the ‘get dirty’ adventures begin! Jeep 👋

[@RVOddCouple]

Getting her real dirty in Sedona 👍😊 Thank you for your review Randi. We took your suggestion 👍😊

[@annieoakley3700]

We loved our Jeep but traded it in as our plan was to tow a a TT and they don't tow other vehicles well. They are the best vehicle to tow behind but not that good as a vehicle to pull something else long distances. We got a 4x4 truck so we could still have the adventure but better towing capabilities. My son owns 2 Jeeps so if we need one we can always take his family camping with us! Jeep actually stands for Just Enjoy Every Park! Love the Jeep, the videos and your journey!

[@RVOddCouple]

Hi Annie 💚 So glad to have you with us :) Loving the adventure

[@coreyshelton751]

I have a classic CJ7 as my tow vehicle behind my pickup and cabover camper, it tows great and easy to disconnect and hook up.

[@RVOddCouple]

Awesome

[@FindUsCamping]

Great video guys! Love the different video format and that Jeep looks tough!!

[@RVOddCouple]

We love it :)

[@mikeh8129]

"But......It's a Smart car." That was funny. I tow a 4WD GMC Canyon for the exact reasons he talked about. Transfer case to neutral and good to go. Great info in this video.

[@RVOddCouple]

Thank you Mike

[@MyGoatShedLife]

Great and informative video! Happy travels. Love y'all!!!

[@RVOddCouple]

💚

[@nancywatson9325]

We love our Jeep!! Glacier National Park in Montana, top open, dogs in the back seat! Epic moments! Only done with a Jeep!! Also brake buddy works awesome when towing with our Tiffin Class A! 👋

[@RVOddCouple]

Hi Nancy 👋💚

[@ronaldpratt3838]

We just purchased a Jeep right before Thanksgiving and love it. Didn’t know they have Easter eggs to hunt through your Jeep. All are different but look it up on KZbin. Hidden Easter eggs on your model of Jeep. It’s so much fun to look for them. All the Jeep’s have a 1941 Jeep on the windshield.

[@dennysisk6260]

Towed vehicle definitely good idea when having motorhome. Definitely cool Jeep pretty much go anywhere vehicle.

[@RVOddCouple]

Thank you Denny

[@Tonymanero1960]

Even though my girlfriend and I have decided that RVing is not for us,.....we really enjoy these videos because it just makes us that more knowledgeable about what full-time Rv 'ers deal with.

[@RVOddCouple]

Happy to hear that they are helpful Tony :)

[@EricHarmon67]

We just traded our 5th wheel for a diesel pusher. My wife wanted a Jeep but after looking at the cost of a Jeep plus preparing it for towing, I bought a new Ford EcoSport for $14.5K, and a new tow dolly and saved 50% or more over the Jeep. Time will tell how well we like or dislike the tow dolly approach :-)

[@RVOddCouple]

Let us know how the dolly works our Eric :) Loving our Jeep

[@EricHarmon67]

@@RVOddCouple I will do that! It’ll be March before I know anything, as we’re stationary until then. I told my wife we can rent a Jeep a lot of days with the $20k or so that we saved ;-)

[@1980dandeb]

I tow my 2019 4 runner (drive shaft disconnect switch) . Been across the country couple times. Had a jeep, not doing that again.. good vid.

[@RVOddCouple]

Thank you Dan :)

[@survivetothrive21]

I’m a huge Jeep guy. I’ve owned 10 now. But I traded a Jeep rubicon for a Lexus GX460 without even realizing it didn’t have a 4wd neutral position lol. So I kept the Lexus but bought another modified Jeep so we can tow it lol.

[@RVOddCouple]

Oh no!

[@tomoneil8584]

I'd love to see more of the off road adventure! So, in the driveway today we have Jeeps #5, #6 and #7. A 2012 wrangler, 2017 unlimited and the beast a 1968 jeep kiaser cj5. Can't go to wrong. Just get used to wet floors.

[@RVOddCouple]

We’ll be sharing more of our adventures 👍😊

[@ralphfly1916]

We have a Jeep Wrangler as our toad. Getting the transfer case into neutral can, quite often be a bear. Takes some practice and patience

[@RVOddCouple]

Hmmm, haven’t had this problem yet, but we just started

[@BryanGriffin]

Great video, we came across Jason and Amy last year. Jeeping gives you access to amazing adventures and people!

[@rickcrabb7403]

2009 Wrangler two door, first toad behind 30' gas Class A, then 38' diesel pusher and now behind 25' Mercedes Sprinter Class C. Close to 50k miles behind them. Love our Jeep and look forward to another 50k if the Good Lord allows.

[@aaronandraquel]

Very good choice. I've owned many jeeps over the years, always a good time. I haven't owned one in a few years due to the money I would HAVE to spend because there are so many cool aftermarket parts. Enjoy.

[@RVOddCouple]

Well said Aaron! You could spend a fortune on Mods

[@PeteFolksinger]

I went to a Cherokee and did a lot of research. Apparently only the Trailhawk model had a transfer case that has a neutral setting. But to add to the complexity, a special harness is required to energize the power steering system while being towed. The jeep is our second toad. First was a subaru forester. Most subarus (and many others brands) with manual transmission are gtg being flat towed. Good pre-purchase research is a must to make sure you don't have problems. You did a good job hitting most of the issues. Brakes are important (We use a brake buddy). I was fortunately able to do all the conversions work myself- plates, wiring for lights (and steering), and breakaway connection. Not mentioned was the fact that toads do consume electrical power while being towed and therefore a battery tender powered thru the umbilical is another necessity.

[@RVOddCouple]

Good info

[@jasons1296]

Been watching for a few months we full time and enjoy all the videos you share.

[@RVOddCouple]

Thank you Jason

[@ridelocalride]

Love the Jeep. I had a Sport and really loved it. Thanks for the video,

[@RVOddCouple]

Right on! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jaytibbles2223]

They make drive shaft replacements that add a mechanical disconnect for trucks. It adds a handle inside the cab for ease of use.

[@RVOddCouple]

Yes they do :) Hey Jay

[@adventureswithmelvin-micha9707]

Just got a new ‘towed’ for Melvin, our Melbourne 29D. 2020 Ford Ranger 4x4. Perfect for us 😉. Enjoy your Jeep!! Safe travels!

[@RVOddCouple]

Congratulations! Enjoy

[@robertshannon8947]

Cool information y’all rock!

[@RVOddCouple]

Thank you Robert :)

[@virginiasneed4900]

We rented a Rubicon in Utah. It was a blast!!!! Don’t have an RV yet, but hubby seems open to it more and more. He is set on getting a Jeep when we buy our RV 🤗🤗

[@RVOddCouple]

We love our Jeep Virginia 😊👍

[@thejagfamily08]

We were looking at a tow vehicle and the keep came up in conversation. Definitely going to consider it now.

[@RVOddCouple]

Absolutely love our new Jeep Jag family

[@yobabybubba]

John and Mercedes, what kind of braking system did you use when you were flat towing the Jeep? Did you use the Blue Ox Patriot?

[@ShawnaTheGirl]

Great timing, very informative, too! We're taking our RV w/ toad Jeep out for the first time this weekend. I'm excited but nervous! Any tips for total newbs?

[@RVOddCouple]

Congratulations! Relax and have fun 👍😊

[@shekharmoona544]

I have a 2012 Wrangler. Please pay attention to suspension. I've had death wobble once and you feel like you are holding on for dear life. Great thing about this Jeep it's probably been upgraded to reduce the possibility of death wobble.

[@RVOddCouple]

Hi Shekhar 😀 No problems with death wobble so far. We know what thats like and it very scary at higher speeds '

[@rolandrockstarmega1299]

We just stayed in that Walmart 2 weeks ago. Visit lone rock campground and sand hollow. Awesome place.

[@RVOddCouple]

Loved Sand Hollow. We showed the footage in the video 👍😊 Great tips

[@ftkinsella]

Jeep, the difference between camping and exploring. Great choice guys! Hi Sage! Stay safe guys. Cheers!!!

[@RVOddCouple]

Sage says Hi F&T 💚 Cheers

[@ftkinsella]

@@RVOddCouple man I hope to actually hear that one day.lol Cheers!!!

[@scottems3853]

We flat towed a Honda CRV and recently purchased a2017 manual transmission front wheel drive Honda Fit for flat towing. A lot less weight to tow.

[@RVOddCouple]

Mercedes loves Honda :)

[@angiemcelroy5498]

Another choice that was not mentioned here was a chevy colorado. It is designed for float towing as well and holds our bike and kayaks when we move.

[@leeturner323]

We towed a H3 Hummer and it worked perfectly.

[@RVOddCouple]

Didn’t know that you could pull an H3. Thank you

[@werejustapassinthru574]

Thank you for sharing!

[@RVOddCouple]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@brandoncorley3142]

We use our son’s Jeep when we travel and love it!

[@RVOddCouple]

Sagey loves the "Jeek" Brandon :)

[@brandoncorley3142]

Yay!!!

[@Shoebutie]

Very helpful information. Thanks

[@RVOddCouple]

Happy to help Scott. Thank you

[@lisamcgrath3132]

Great video guys!!

[@RVOddCouple]

Thank you Lisa💚

[@rollingeezer]

Loved this video! Just need to be a little more specific because you have a Wrangler. Not all Jeeps can be flat towed. As an example, the Jeep model such as the Grand Cherokee, not all of them can be flat towed even those that are 4 wheel drive because they may be “All Wheel Drive”.

[@RVOddCouple]

Good point! Thought we covered this

[@mikemiller3995]

Any chance you could make a video on the Jeep you got highlighting all the extras added? I was thinking about getting an Outback for a flat tow until I discovered you can't and then started realizing there are not many choices. I never really thought about a Jeep but it's time to give it a second look.

[@roxyraber8931]

Raised in a Jeep, and previous owner, Love the Jeepers 👋

[@RVOddCouple]

👋

[@HumilityisHumble]

How did you setup the braking system for the Jeep? We have a 2021 Jeep Rubicon and a Fleetwood Bounder 35E 2006. Currently the "dealership" is hooking up a Tow Bar but honestly for some reason they don't know anything about Towing a car behind a RV. We dont either :-( Can you help us please?

[@rolandrockstarmega1299]

There is one in hurricane Utah also that is very nice.

[@RVOddCouple]

Yes, we drove it 👍😊

[@xXtheyeti1Xx]

You guys have the best channel for useful information. Love it.

[@RVOddCouple]

Wow, thank you!

[@xXtheyeti1Xx]

@@RVOddCouple I’ll be the first to admit that John gets on my nerves sometimes but he knows how to problem solve and figures, most of the time, the best way to do stuff and that’s extremely helpful. Thanks again.

[@richarddias5285]

Do all Jeep dis-engage the axles/transmission in nuetral?

[@rickdrummond2679]

Good information.... "Thanks!"

[@RVOddCouple]

You’re very welcome 😊 Thank you

[@NK-ox9uo]

Good Information, thanks.

[@RVOddCouple]

Thank you 😊👍

[@keithmeyer7339]

Good information, thanks

[@RVOddCouple]

Thank you

[@donaldandsusanmartin6238]

In addition to placing the transfer case in neutral the transmission (automatic) must be in park. Read your jeep owners manual carefully. I fried the front differential on my jeep...twice. Love your videos.

[@RVOddCouple]

This is true!

[@kenp9469]

Now add to all things you mentioned. Being able to get back to civilization, if the C breaks down. Keep an ear on the news. Some states heading back towars shutdowns.. Stay well, and God Bless.

[@RVOddCouple]

Keeping a very close eye on this Ken. Thank you and God Bless you as well

[@Hughster49]

Have you guys checked out the Highway 395 area in eastern California, Mammoth to Mojave area? Great camping in that area. Lots of places to have fun in that new Jeep!

[@RVOddCouple]

Thanks for the tip Nazz! We'll add it to our list

[@kmcca204]

I have a really silly question, but something I was trying to figure out and wrap my brain around the best way to handle while traveling solo. I'm curious if you could go over your process when you arrive at a campground towing a jeep (or any vehicle). Do you unhook the jeep at campground entrance (where you have time and space and not blocking anyone's entry/exit), then drive RV to your site, back it in, then return (walk) back to the entrance area to get the jeep and bring it to the site? I'm guessing you don't drive thru the park while still towing and then unhooking the jeep at the site because wouldn't you be blocking the road for others to get by while trying to do it at the site. Also while traveling point A-B, do you utilize Truck Stop lanes, due to the towing making your rig probably too long to corner around normal gas station lanes?

[@stacey3118]

That is my exact questions too

[@fredsmodel3n192]

This is probably already answered before here somewhere in comments but, You need to consult with someone that actually owns an Electric car, I own 2 Tesla’s.. did you know that an Electric Vehicle (EV) can be charged while towing it with your RV, the regen in your EV will charge your battery while you tow it, there are videos on KZbin on this,!check your EV app on your Phone and you can see once you reach your 90% charge, pull your RV over and stop and set your EV to Neutral so your RV can effortlessly pull it, EV’s have LRR tires and this will help pull the car. The Jeep will cause your Rig to spend more fuel. Also I am able to charge my cars with any RV electric source, same as the 30 & 50 amp you are using with your rig. I think that your wife was going in the right direction, how often are you going to be rock climbing? The Electric Smart car would be ideal for the RV life. I would prefer to pull a Telsa Model 3 around instead. So when it comes to EV’s ask someone that owns one, not a Jeep owner.

[@RVOddCouple]

Great points 👍 To each there own :) love climbing rocks. Thank you for your comment Fred

[@ricwestdoesitwork]

You have the best vehicle for towing and adventure you can get.

[@RVOddCouple]

We love it Richard 👍😊

[@doughall5700]

I have a couple of questions. First what is the weight rating on your hitch? Second how much does your jeep weigh? and third did you know if you get in an accident and your jeep weighs more than your receiver is rated then your insurance will bulk an covering your damages? The reason I ask is because I have a rubicon set up a lot like yours with a tiffin class a motorhome that has a 5000 lb hitch and I couldn't tow my jeep because it weighs too much. Just wondering !

[@pnwester2697]

You missed the part of the video where this was discussed.

[@charliebush5667]

What kind of Jeep do you need 2 flag pole

[@BG-ig9eu]

Hey John did you ever get the tow bar set up on your Jeep

[@ClassicCarTraveler]

Super great video!!! (GREAT NOW I WANT A JEEP)

[@RVOddCouple]

We are loving it James! Also love the culture.

[@ClassicCarTraveler]

👍👍✌

[@BG-ig9eu]

I'm sorry Mercedes. The boys are right about the Jeeps. I have a 2002 Jeep Wrangler and we have flat towed ours since 2007. Best decision we ever made for a dingy. Actually it is more cost effective in lieu of the activities and enjoyment. No complaints from us. Plus Jeepers are a different class of people. The Jeep wave is awesome. One more thing, how many Jeeps have you seen on the side of the road vs other vehicles

[@RVOddCouple]

LOL BG... Very true! We love the Jeek Wave (that's what Sage calls it)

[@BG-ig9eu]

@@RVOddCouple you guys are awesome

[@archangel20031]

@ 3:25 that jeep should have either removed or rotated that trailer pall drop down so it would not scrape the ground as you can damage it, damage the receiver or even get stuck with your rear wheels in the air and your fronts unable to pull you out!

[@alexanderdavila4087]

Awesome jeeps

[@mkarriker100]

This may turn out to be a very expensive video to have watched! Now Amy wants me to get her a Jeep! Great stuff. That area looks like you're on Mars.

[@RVOddCouple]

LOL Marty! It is amazing out here and we're having a blast. The footage doesn't begin to capture how beautiful it really is. You'll both love it!

[@jeffward7502]

maybe I missed it, but when you go back to towing the 5th wheel, what will you do with Jeep?

[@RVOddCouple]

We'll see Jeff? Ultimately we would like to experience a Class A. We got an excellent deal on this "Built Jeep" so we could always sell it....

[@bodega01]

Is there an older year jeep you recommend? Also which, CJ5, CJ7, Wagoneer, Grand Cherokee, etc?

[@RVOddCouple]

We are still new to Jeeping. Wish we could help but learning more every day.... What a Community :)

[@garyreed354]

I have two jeeps I had 4 of them before and now one is a suburban 4x4 85

[@RVOddCouple]

👍

[@jerryeddy1099]

I am a jeeper and love my 1997 Wranger. Its the best tow car. But I'm anxious to see what the new Ford Bronco will have go offer.

[@RVOddCouple]

Loving our Jeep 😊👍