Neutral tow question

[McMillan]

When I hook to my motor home will it register miles?
If so is there a kit to stop from registering miles on a flat tow?
The supplement doesn't mention this.

 

[jzweedyk]

It does not register miles when you are in neutral tow, at least it doesn't on my 19.

 

[McMillan]

Thanks, I'm considering trailering it, I can buy a trailer with cheap tires for less than the cost of a set of tires, unlike many on here I really like the KO2's

 

[Dane]

Personally I'd rather trailer it. Too nice a rig to be beating up with tow wear. Downside is having to manage the trailer after you unload - but I'd still trailer it. At least you can use the truck to go park the trailer somewhere if you want. As you said, trailer tires are cheap.

As stated above, it's not going to register tow miles. Gone are the days of the physically driven odometer. Even my 2003 TJ doesn't register miles when I'm flat towing it.

 

[kpecks]

Flat towing is so much easier. Really though, how much “wear and tear” happens when flat towing? Yes the rubbers get worn down but there is no force being applied through them to get the truck moving. It’s just rolling resistance.

 

[McMillan]

I assume it also uses braking force of truck??

 

[kpecks]

I assume it also uses braking force of truck??

Yes. But if you have a big diesel pusher, you will use your Jake/engine brake most of the time to slow anyways. If you have an inertia driven braking system, you can set the sensitivity. If you have air brake system like Air Force 1, the amount of pressure That gets applied to the towed vehicle is minimal at best and won't engage the brakes.

Over the years, I've come to learn that the braking system in a towed is for a total disconnect and emergency use only. Relying or using the braking system on your towed vehicle to slow or stop a 50k lb vehicle isn't wise. There is enough stopping power in the engine brake and the air brakes to stop the motorhome and the towed safely.

 

[McMillan]

Thanks for the info, it will be a cpl mos before I start looking for a late model dp.

 

[jzweedyk]

I have trailered before, and I prefer flat towing. Some campgrounds are not big enough for a trailer, so you have to disconnect and park it, which is a pain. Trailer tires may be cheap, but they are not rated to go that fast. Also, when you consider the cost of the trailer and depreciation, you can buy new tires for the truck a couple of times. Then you have to store the trailer when you are not using it. The really only good thing about a trailer, is if you are doing some serious off roading and you break something, a trailer is nice to get it back home. But for normal use, flat towing is way easier, and cheaper.

 

[Pyrofighting]

FYI. Raptor tows with no issues. This is my 2019 hooked to my diesel pusher. You just use the dash settings and put it in tow mode. No miles clock when towing.