Does Manual Transmission Vehicle Require Transmission Lube Pump to Flat Tow

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Do you need a lube pump if the car is a standard transmission?

asked by: Robert S

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Helpful Expert Reply:

A transmission lube pump would never be needed for a manual transmission vehicle. The vehicle would just need to be left in nuetral and you'd be good. I attached a help article on flat towing for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

I recommend using the Roadmaster 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Kit #RM-146-7, simply cut off your current 4-Way and rewire with the 6-Way to provide the charge line for your towed using the Battery Charge Line Kit #RM-156-25. The Kit allows up to 15…

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Answer 2

According to page 485 of the online version of the owners manual for the 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited the steps necessary to prepare the vehicle for flat towing behind a motor home are as follows: If equipped with an automatic transmission the…

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Answer 3

I attached an exploded diagram that shows how the Roadmaster Base Plate kit part #RM-520 will bolt together. I also attached a set of installation instructions that should help you figure it all out as well.

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Answer 4

There is a difference between the tow bars you mentioned, as there is both a Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar #RM-520 and a Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar #RM-522; and between the two, the much better option is the Falcon All…

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There are going to be quite a few components necessary to flat tow your 2004 Jeep Wrangler, starting with the base plate kit. You will need to know the type of bumper you have in order to find the kit that will work for you. If your '04…

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To flat tow your Jeep Wrangler JK behind your motorhome, you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, tail light wiring harness, and a supplemental braking system. Depending on the year of your Wrangler, you may also need a Brake-Lite…

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Answer 7

I'm not 100 percent certain if you are asking what the rating is or stating what the rating is for a cable, but the bottom line is that the Roadmaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables #RM-643 are rated for 6,000 lbs each, but…

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Answer 8

When installing a supplemental brake system on your 2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, you will need to add a brake relay kit. If no kit is used, you can have all kinds of unpredictable results. I recommend the Roadmaster Kit, part #RM-88400. I have…

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Answer 9

To keep a maintenance charge on the battery I recommend using a harness such as #BX88206 with the tow bar wiring you will be using so that you can run a wire from the connector at the front of the toad to its battery. There are a couple of ways to…

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Answer 10

When it comes to choosing between the Blue Ox Patriot #BLU37TR and the Brake Buddy Select 3 #HM39524, these systems are extremely similar in their setup and functionality. Both of these systems provide proportional braking in a compact and easy to…

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Answer 11

Hey there Jeff, thanks for the question and I can definitely get you all the parts needed to flat tow your 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500 behind your motorhome. I'll go ahead and list everything out for you to make it easy to order. - Base Plate Kit:…

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Answer 12

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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