Timberline flat towing behind motorhome?

[ddales]

Who has flat towed their timberline behind a diesel pusher? Trying to figure out if we can attach the blue ox towbar to the existing tow hooks, or if we need additional equipment? TIA!

 

[Gary Waugh]

I didn’t think you can tow these cars, they had to be on a trailer or you have to remove the drive shafts so the transmission is not turning when towed? Is yours a 2WD or AWD model? Sure someone will give you a better answer

 

[CGalex]

Who has flat towed their timberline behind a diesel pusher? Trying to figure out if we can attach the blue ox towbar to the existing tow hooks, or if we need additional equipment? TIA!

unless you can place the transfer case in NEUTRAL you can't flat tow any vehicle.

 

[ddales]

It’s 4WD, 100% can be flat towed just trying to figure out the towbar setup

 

[CGalex]

It’s 4WD, 100% can be flat towed just trying to figure out the towbar setup

Ive never tried with a auto trans and push button transfer case. I have a manual trans/transfer jeep so I know transfer is secured in neutral to flat tow

 

[ddales]

Transfer case can be placed in true neutral, that’s not an issue. Have seen several other 4WD expeditions be flat towed over the years too.

 

[GlennSullivan]

Huh. I did not think this was possible, but evidently is. Must have 4WD with the transfer case having 4H /4L capability. Learn something new every day

You can flat tow any Ford Expedition if you have 4WD. Your Ford Expedition owner's manual provides information on whether or not your vehicle can be flat towed. It also offers instructions on how to flat tow your vehicle, if applicable.
The flat tow procedure is the same for all model years from 2017-2021. Here are the steps you will follow.

To Engage Flat Towing​

1. Start your vehicle.​

Start your vehicle and make sure that it is in 2H mode. Find this mode on your gear shifter.

2. Turn your vehicle off.​

After you've shifted into neutral, turn your engine off but leave the keys in the ignition. You will know that you've completed all the steps correctly so far if your car gives you a message stating "transmission not in park."

3. Press and hold the brake pedal.​

4. Enable neutral tow mode.​

Go into the settings on your display and choose "general settings." In the menu, choose "advanced settings." Select "vehicle" from that menu and then select "neutral tow." When you hold the "ok" button, you'll get a message letting you know that you've activated the neutral tow mode.

5. Neutral tow is engaged.​

If you have the push to start option, you can lock your car's doors and keep the keys with you. Otherwise, leave your keys in the ignition for the tow duration if you have a physical key instead of a push to start button.

To Disengage Flat Towing​

When you reach your destination, you can exit the neutral towing mode.

1. Put the car back in 2H mode using your shifter.​

2. Start your Expedition's engine.​

Make sure not to take your Expedition off the towing vehicle until you are finished disengaging the tow.

3. Turn the engine off.​

Leave the key in the ignition in the "on" position. For vehicles with push to start, press the start/stop button twice. Do not engage the brake pedal while you do so.

4. Shift out of neutral and into park.​

You will know you've successfully disengaged tow mode when you see a message.