[BaadAssGremlins] Towing

[Jay Nogg <jay.nogg@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Posted by: "Suezy" n2sweetrock@xxxxxxxxx   n2sweetrock

Mon Jan 14, 2008 7:51 pm (PST)

Ok what is going to be the best way to tow a Gremlin???
If it is towed with the front wheels on a tow dolly is there
any potential problems for the car? I need some advice on how
to tow my Grem home. Any help is really appreciated. I figured
I would ask the experts! ;)

Thanks!




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What are you using as a Tow Vehicle ?

How far are you Towing ?

Are you Towing in State or across State Lines ?

Is there any rust in the front sub frames / rocker areas ?



1.  Many companies that Rent Tow Dollies have a List of
    cars that they will and will not Rent a Tow Dolly to
    depending on car and type of vehicle being Towed.

    Some go and tell them they're Towing a Yugo - to get
    around this precautionary Rule.

    If something happens & you're paperworks doesn't match
    the load - you're Liable for Everything - and your Car
    Insurance will NOT cover you or the other guy regardless.


2.  If Towing a long distance - how fresh are your Brakes ?

    How is the cooling system ? 

    On an Interstate you may find
    you're rolling easily with the Traffic and suddenly have to
    panic stop. 

    With a lighter weight Tow Vehicle, this can spell
    Wreck - in bad weather, jack_knife or just a slide into
    the vehicle in front of you: You're the Creme' in that Orio.

    If you're Tow Vehicle is an Escalade, Explorer, Tahoe etc. -
    you'll be OK.

    If it's a pick up truck long bed - add some sand bags by the tail gate.

3.  States have different Towing Laws - and many don't allow you
    on an Interstate with a Tow Dolly. Some don't allow Tow Dollies period.

4.  If you've Rust or suspect Rust, see about Renting a Bed style
    Trailer where all 4 wheels are on it.




**  And finally, if it is an Automatic Transmission - disconnect
    the Drive shaft.  Wrap some plastic around the end of the Trans
    Tail shaft & hose clamp it on to prevent losing Trans Fluid.

    You cannot Tow say, a TorqueFlite Trans over 35mph for more than
    10 miles with the Drive shaft in place - you're damage the internals
    since the pump won't be
    engaged & spinning on the engine side.

    When you load the car onto the Tow Dolly - drive a half mile and
    Stop - re tighten the straps with a few extra 'clicks' .

    If the Tow Dolly has chains built in - AFTER cinching down the
    wheel straps tightly, the wrap the chains around the frame tightly.
    Straps come loose - rip etc. & a one sided connection could drag
    you and yours into a guard rail.

    If the Tow Dolly does not have Chains - find some - buy some -
    chain the little bastard tightly to that Tow Dolly.

    Hang Red strips of cloth from the rear bumper - put a big
    'CAR IN TOW' sigh on the back.




Jay
   
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