Question Toad Odometer

[Webz]

Sheridany
Just curious, what insurance company asked about the mileage on the toad?

 

[sheridany]

Nationwide.

 

[Rich W.]

My jeep definitely does not register towed miles on the odometer. I bought it with 72,000 on it. Ive towed it about 7000. It now reads 72,400. I often see jeep adds on Craigslist claiming many of the miles showing on the odometer were towing. I only hope that potential buyers know better.

 

[RTRanger]

The odometer reading is usually taken from the transmission not the wheels. If the transmission is not moving your odometer will not move.

 

["EZ"]

I have a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk that I flat tow. It gets towed with the key off and the transmission in park. I don't see how it could possibly be racking up any miles on the odometer. I'll have to check it out next month on my trip.

 

[Rich W.]

When your transfer case is in neutral, the output shaft of the trans is not turning while you are towing and thus not spinning the speedo drive.

 

[J&JD]

Owned my Jeep since 2012. Bought it new. Has 52k on it, been towed 50k+. Odometer shows 52k