Dodge Dakota Towing Questions

18 messages, Last post on Sep 21, 2009 at 7:43 AM

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#16 of 18 towing Dodge Dakota by moel Sep 20, 2009 (3:42 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 Replies to this message: srs_49 (Sep 21, 2009 3:34 am) moel (Sep 21, 2009 7:43 am)
#17 of 18 Re: towing Dodge Dakota [moel] by srs_49 Sep 21, 2009 (3:34 am)
Replying to: moel (Sep 20, 2009 3:42 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. Replies to this message: moel (Sep 21, 2009 7:43 am)
#18 of 18 Re: towing Dodge Dakota [srs_49] by moel Sep 21, 2009 (7:43 am)
Replying to: srs_49 (Sep 21, 2009 3:34 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.