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Dodge Dakota Towing Questions

19 messages,  Last post on Feb 25, 2010 at 10:04 AM

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#16 of 19 towing Dodge Dakota by moel

Sep 20, 2009 (4:42 pm)

I just purchased a 2009 dodge dakota 4x4 and plan to tow 4 wheels down behind my motorhome. the owner's manual says to disconnect the battery which of course will preclude towing as then brake lights, turn signals etc. wouldn't work.
Does anyone know what happens if anything if one leaves the battery hooked up?
Moel

#17 of 19 Re: towing Dodge Dakota [moel] by srs_49

Sep 21, 2009 (4:34 am)

Replying to: moel (Sep 20, 2009 4:42 pm)
Which vehicle are you being told to remove the battery in - the Dakota that's being towed? So, don't you need a way to power the truck's taillights, stop lights, etc from the motor home?
 
What you don't want to do, in general, is have two batteries connected together in parallel. This is why I think you're being told to remove the battery.

#18 of 19 Re: towing Dodge Dakota [srs_49] by moel

Sep 21, 2009 (8:43 am)

Replying to: srs_49 (Sep 21, 2009 4:34 am)
Yes the Dakota operator's manual advises to remove negative terminal on the Dakota while being towed; I have towed a 2003 Dakota with the battery connected with no problem. One needs the battery to ensure the lights are operational and that your "brake buddy" is powered. So trying to find out if any "damage" caused by leaving battery live.

#19 of 19 newmansound by newmansound

Feb 25, 2010 (10:04 am)

can I front wheel dolly tow my 2006 dakota 4x4 automatic with the neutral switch without removing my rear drive shaft?

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