Jeep Flat Towing Guide

Flat-towing is a staple of the RV life — and new Jeep SUVs like the Wrangler are some of the most popular vehicles for flat-towing. Why? Thank their robust design that makes it easy to hitch one up behind your motorhome and hit the road.

To help shed some light on which Jeep SUVs can be flat-towed and how to do it, we’re outlining all the models capable of this RV-friendly feature. Check it out, then give our Jeep dealer in Jefferson City a call to learn more.

Jeep Grand Cherokee driving on a trail

Jeep Gladiator towing a trailer in the snow

Jeep Wrangler

The new Jeep Wrangler is probably the most popular choice among cars that can be flat-towed. Why? Because it’s easy to safely prepare a Wrangler for a worry-free highway journey behind your RV. Here’s how to do it, directly from the Wrangler owner’s manual:

  1. Shift the automatic transmission to Park (for manual-transmission models, put into gear)
  2. Shift transfer case to Neutral
  3. Tow in a forward direction

Jeep Wrangler parked in front of lake

Jeep Grand Cherokee parked on a cliff

Jeep Grand Cherokee

If you want to bring a touch of luxury to the RV park, you’ll be happy to know that you can flat-tow a new Jeep Grand Cherokee that’s properly equipped. Note that you’ll only be able to do this with models that offer 4WD Low, so don’t try this with any other drivetrain variation. If you do have a Grand Cherokee with a 4WD Low setting, here’s how you can set it up for flat-towing:

  1. Shift the automatic transmission to Park
  2. If equipped with variable ride height, set to normal position
  3. Shift transfer case to Neutral
  4. Tow in a forward direction

Jeep Gladiator

Love the go-anywhere Wrangler but really want a pickup truck? Meet the new Jeep Gladiator. It’s all Jeep, all the way — only now with an added dose of practicality thanks to its cargo bed. Because it offers true 4WD with a low range, you can flat-tow a Gladiator that’s so equipped. Here’s how:

  1. Shift the automatic transmission to Park
  2. Shift transfer case to Neutral
  3. Tow in a forward direction.

Jeep Gladiator towing a camper