I have a 1994 F150 Super cab 4x4 with a 5.0 and automatic overdrive transmission and manual lock out hubs. I am looking into if this can be towed behind a motorhome with all 4 wheels on the ground. Currently we use a Chevy Malibu and is is made to tow in neutral with out any transmission issues. Some vehicle have to be towed uder 50 mph and others you have to stop every 100 miles and start it tor circulate the transmisson fluid and coll it off.

I am wondering if with the transmission or transfer case in neutral (or both) if it is ok to tow? Or do I have to do something to the transmission or is it not possible all together.

Any help will be appreciated

 

I believe (and I'm no expert) that as long as there is a manual transfer case and it is in neutral that you can tow it. The transfer case disengages all the parts that could be damaged by forced movement be the wheels.

Check out www.RV.net , they might have some better info there about it.

 

With the 4WD transfer caser in neutral, you can tow it.

 

It just depends on which transfer case you have. If you have the manual t-case on the floor, hook up the truck, pop it into neutral, and off you go. If you have the electronic transfer case, you'll need to do one of four things:
1) Look into a dealer-installed neutral-tow kit.
2) Replace the electronic t-case with a manual t-case, pop it into neutral and go.
3) Disconnect the rear driveshaft. Not fun to do every time you tow, but it works.
4) Start the engine and let it idle in neutral. That will keep the transmission bearings lubricated while it's spinning.

Given the four choices, I'd stick with the first two for regular towing, and use the last two in an emergency only.

 

Even though you have an electronic T-case, isn't it still possible to put it into neutral? Read your owners manual...

 

I tow a '02 S'crew behind my motorhome, but as it is a 2wd I've added a Remco driveshaft disconnect. As stated above, if the transfer case is "manual" w/neutral you can just put it in "N" and you should be good to go'

 

So much for that idea!