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01-16-2017, 10:21 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Thor ACE 30.2 Bunkhouse
State: Nevada
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Smell of burned rubber after towing Jeep
Has anyone also experienced this? I thought it may be my brakes or something. I googled this and many state its the result of debris and such that collects underneath while flat towing. Normally the engine must burn off the road waste however when flat towing you get this smell. It goes away quickly.
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01-16-2017, 11:27 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Palazzo 35.1
State: New Jersey
Posts: 138
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Every time. It's just the minute rubber junk that kicks up off the road while towing. First time I smelled it I also nearly panicked.
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01-17-2017, 01:43 AM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Gemini 24TX (Formerly)
State: California
Posts: 1,459
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I towed for years, and never had that. I would be concerned about things like, an oil leak, or an overheating transmission. I do not think the smell of burning rubber is a normal part of towing.
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01-17-2017, 01:49 AM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2017 Windsport 29M
State: Indiana
Posts: 3,692
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Depending on what type of braking system you have it may also be your tires. If your braking system is adjustable for sensitivity and force it could be set to high, I had this problem when using a Brake Buddy system on my Jeep. After proper adjustment I still had a rubber smell after a long tow just as bandoor stated, turned out it was just like he said, rubber from the road.
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01-17-2017, 01:55 AM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Palazzo 35.1
State: New Jersey
Posts: 138
THOR #2831
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I should also point out that the smell dissipates very quickly, within 5-10 minutes normally.
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2014 Palazzo 35.1
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01-17-2017, 02:46 AM
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Brand: Still Looking
State: Texas
Posts: 6,187
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bandorr2000
Every time. It's just the minute rubber junk that kicks up off the road while towing. First time I smelled it I also nearly panicked.
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Where is the rubber debris burning?
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01-17-2017, 03:01 AM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2017 Windsport 29M
State: Indiana
Posts: 3,692
THOR #5196
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The rubber accumulates on the exhaust system, after a long tow the smell can be pretty strong for s few minutes. Doesn't hurt anything, just stinks!
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01-17-2017, 03:01 AM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Palazzo 35.1
State: New Jersey
Posts: 138
THOR #2831
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Seems to just be sticking underneath, like on the exhaust and so forth. As I said, it has always gone away quickly.
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01-17-2017, 03:14 AM
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Brand: Still Looking
Model: Renegade Valencia 38RB
State: California
Posts: 3,496
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Big thread on IRV2 about this. Most agree its debris.
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01-17-2017, 04:32 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
State: Texas
Posts: 6,187
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Thanks. I missed the word "after" in thread title. Makes sense now.
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01-18-2017, 07:28 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Four Winds 22E
State: Washington
Posts: 304
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I am having trouble figuring out why towing a jeep would have any effect on rubber debris burning on the Motorhome's exhaust. Please tell me what I am misunderstanding.
Ken
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01-18-2017, 11:04 AM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 32A
State: Florida
Posts: 1,873
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I was reading/assuming the smell comes when driving the Jeep after it was towed... The build-up on its exhaust.
My Wrangler sits higher than many toads, may account for catching more 'stuff' underneath while towing, though I haven't experienced this even after 5 separate 1000+ mile tows.
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01-18-2017, 02:15 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Challenger LX
State: Colorado
Posts: 122
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Make sure you are putting the transfer case in neutral versus 4WD High.
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01-20-2017, 04:04 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1
State: Florida
Posts: 613
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Over 5k miles this trip, no smells towing the JK.
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01-20-2017, 08:19 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: SOB
State: Colorado
Posts: 68
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Yep, we tow an hyundai elantra and we get the same smell. It freaked us out the first time too. It goes away after driving for a bit. It was worse on our trip over the summer than on our trip to Florida over Christmas break. It would be interesting to note if some vehicles are more or less prone to this than others. I'm betting that road conditions such as temperature and wet vs dry have an impact on the degree to which we experience this.
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01-20-2017, 11:40 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2017 Windsport 29M
State: Indiana
Posts: 3,692
THOR #5196
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RV1863
Yep, we tow an hyundai elantra and we get the same smell. It freaked us out the first time too. It goes away after driving for a bit. It was worse on our trip over the summer than on our trip to Florida over Christmas break. It would be interesting to note if some vehicles are more or less prone to this than others. I'm betting that road conditions such as temperature and wet vs dry have an impact on the degree to which we experience this.
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You are absolutely correct, type of vehicle, road conditions, weather, all make a difference. Our Jeep did it most of the time but not all of the time.
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01-21-2017, 12:18 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Illinois
Posts: 212
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i have a 2016 4wd 5 speed jeep that a tow behind a 2016 axis 25-2 and have never had this happen.
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01-24-2017, 03:29 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1
State: Florida
Posts: 613
THOR #4366
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250 miles yesterday, no smell.
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