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Re: Tips for using a tow bar
[Re: 70blackfish]
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08/13/09 04:25 PM
08/13/09 04:25 PM
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dont break in corners, the car being towed will push the rear tires of the car towing. it is better to have the tow vehicle weigh more.
It does, I just read on an RV sit that the towed vehicle shouldn't weigh more than 40% of the towing vehicle. I'm at 62%.
Thanks for the tip.
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Re: Tips for using a tow bar
[Re: rickstershemi]
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08/13/09 07:18 PM
08/13/09 07:18 PM
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Gravel is downright not possible.....unless you lock the steering wheel. Back in the day, I used to let the wheel float, it will follow and you can take corners.With the wheel locked, corners are a problem. Also, Tie into the turn signal wiring harness up front and the taillights and brake lights will work with the tow vehicle. Add lots of stopping distance..
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Re: Tips for using a tow bar
[Re: Prostock]
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08/14/09 08:27 AM
08/14/09 08:27 AM
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Prepare for putting a new transmission in the minivan, and prepare for a ticket if you get stopped. No way is a minivan rated to tow that kind of weight even with a tow package, and I seriously doubt you can find a class three hitch for one anyway.
Huh, its rated for 3500 trailer weight and has a class II hitch installed. Its on the second tranny already (but not due to towing).
And what would I get a ticket for? I checked the local regs and I can't see a problem with it.
When I was a kid my Dad would tow his buddy's 69 Cuda to the track behind a Dodge Aspen
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Re: Tips for using a tow bar
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08/14/09 02:47 PM
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If you buy or build your own,make sure it is the longest one you can get. The longer it is the better it handles.
Dennia Jokela
I started out with nothing,and I still have most of it.
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