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Four wheels down behind a motorhome
Can you flat tow a Jeep Wrangler?
Jeep allows the 2026 Jeep Wrangler to be towed four wheels down — as long as you follow the steps below.
- Transfer case in neutral tow
- Transmission in Park
- Tow facing forward
From the 2026 Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual, p. 220 ↗
Photo: Mic from Reading - Berkshire, United Kin…, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia CommonsStep by step
How to flat tow the Wrangler
4WD (all models) — automatic
- 1
Shift the transfer case to neutral tow
Transfer case in (N) Neutral.
- 2
Leave the transmission in Park
Automatic transmission in PARK.
- 3
Tow it facing forward
Tow in forward direction.
- 4
Give it its own brakes
Ford's towing guide puts it for any towed vehicle: “Ford Motor Company recommends that a separate functional brake system be used on any towed vehicle, including those dolly-towed or towbar-towed.” p. 3 ↗
Steps from the 2026 Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual, p. 220 ↗. Your owner's manual has the full procedure.
4WD (all models) — manual
- 1
Shift the transfer case to neutral tow
Transfer case in (N) Neutral.
- 2
Tow it facing forward
Tow in forward direction.
- 3
Manual: leave it in gear
Manual transmission in gear (NOT in NEUTRAL [N]).
- 4
Give it its own brakes
Ford's towing guide puts it for any towed vehicle: “Ford Motor Company recommends that a separate functional brake system be used on any towed vehicle, including those dolly-towed or towbar-towed.” p. 3 ↗
Steps from the 2026 Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual, p. 220 ↗. Your owner's manual has the full procedure.
Every version
2026 Wrangler: by version
| Version | Automatic | Manual | Transfer case | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4WD (all models) | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | In neutral tow | p. 220 ↗ |
Every version
2025 Wrangler: by version
| Version | Automatic | Manual | Transfer case | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4WD (all models) | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | In neutral tow | p. 206 ↗ |
Every version
2024 Wrangler: by version
| Version | Automatic | Manual | Transfer case | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4WD (all models) | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | In neutral tow | p. 206 ↗ |
Every version
2023 Wrangler: by version
| Version | Automatic | Manual | Transfer case | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4WD (all models) | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | In neutral tow | p. 171 ↗ |
Every version
2022 Wrangler: by version
| Version | Automatic | Manual | Transfer case | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4WD (all models) | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | In neutral tow | p. 171 ↗ |
Every version
2021 Wrangler: by version
| Version | Automatic | Manual | Transfer case | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4WD (all models) | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | In neutral tow | p. 170 ↗ |
Every version
2020 Wrangler: by version
| Version | Automatic | Manual | Transfer case | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4WD (all models) | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | In neutral tow | p. 209 ↗ |
What you'll need
A flat-tow setup, piece by piece
1. Base plate
Vehicle-specific brackets bolted behind the front bumper — the tow bar connects here. Look it up by year and model.
2. Tow bar
Connects the motorhome's hitch to the base plate. Tow bars carry a weight rating — check it against your vehicle.
3. Safety cables
Back up the tow bar if it ever disconnects.
4. Supplemental braking
A brake system in the towed vehicle so it helps stop itself.
5. Breakaway switch
Applies the towed vehicle's brakes if it separates from the motorhome.
6. Lights / wiring
Carries the motorhome's brake, turn and tail lights to the towed vehicle.
Find the base plate for your exact year and model: Roadmaster FitMaster ↗ · Demco base plates ↗ · Blue Ox ↗. This list is general flat-towing practice, not from Jeep's documents — except the brakes, which Ford's towing guide recommends.
In the maker's words
Before you tow
- “DO NOT dolly tow any 4WD vehicle.”
- “Tow only in the forward direction.”
- “Automatic transmissions must be placed in PARK for recreational towing.”
- “Manual transmissions must be placed in gear (not in NEUTRAL) for recreational towing.”
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Questions people ask
Can you flat tow a 2026 Jeep Wrangler?
Yes. Jeep allows the 2026 Jeep Wrangler to be towed four wheels down — as long as you follow the steps below.
Does flat towing void the warranty?
Check Jeep's warranty guide before modifying the vehicle for towing.
Source: 2026 Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual (FCA US LLC (Stellantis), file 102316_26_JL_OM_EN_USC_DIGITAL_E1.pdf, PDF modified 2025-09-11; retrieved 2026-09-28). Page links open the PDF at the page each number is printed on.
Source: 2025 Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual (FCA US LLC (Stellantis), file 103165_25_JL_OM_EN_USC_DIGITAL_E3.pdf, PDF modified 2025-04-14; retrieved 2026-09-28). Page links open the PDF at the page each number is printed on.
Source: 2024 Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual (FCA US LLC (Stellantis), file 100876_24_JL_OM_EN_USC_E3_DIGITAL.pdf, PDF modified 2024-03-20; retrieved 2026-09-28). Page links open the PDF at the page each number is printed on.
Source: 2023 Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual (FCA US LLC (Stellantis), file 5690673_23_JL_OM_EN_USC_DIGITAL_E3.pdf, PDF modified 2023-09-27; retrieved 2026-09-28). Page links open the PDF at the page each number is printed on.
Source: 2022 Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual (FCA US LLC (Stellantis), file 5690672_22_JL_OM_EN_USC_DIGITAL_E3.pdf, PDF modified 2023-09-27; retrieved 2026-09-28). Page links open the PDF at the page each number is printed on.
Source: 2021 Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual (FCA US LLC (Stellantis), file 5690670_21_JL_OM_EN_USC_DIGITAL_E5.pdf, PDF modified 2023-09-27; retrieved 2026-09-28). Page links open the PDF at the page each number is printed on.
Source: 2020 Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual (FCA US LLC (Stellantis), file P138305_20_JL_OM_EN_USC_DIGITAL.pdf, PDF modified 2022-10-24; retrieved 2026-09-28). Page links open the PDF at the page each number is printed on.