I have towed a 1999 dodge dakota 4x4 automatic since 2000. I started towing in 2006 a 2005 dodge ram 1500 4x4 automatic HEMI 4 door short bed. I still have both trucks which have been towed combined 200k and have never had any problems with the vehicles mechanically but have had towing problems which have been brain fade on my part. The dodge 4x4 make it real simple to flat tow. The only thing I do is put the transfer case in neutral, pull 1 fuse, leave the key on where it dose not lock steering column and lock the door and be sure I have another key to get in. I have heard the drive shaft disengagement is expensive and a pain to hook and unhook sometimes. The 4x4 would probably be as cheap as buying the shaft option and you would have a 4x4 to explore with at different locations.
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Ron & Jean Skeen
1996 Newell 45' #422
2004 Newell 45'8" #689
60 Series Detriot
Yellow Dodge Truck
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