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| Cory hart (Chart1)
Registered Member Username: Chart1 Post Number: 86 Registered: 1-2010 Posted From: 98.253.82.2  Rating: N/A |
This may be a silly question but I have never towed a car 4 down before. Do you lock the steering wheel or leave it unlocked? | ||
| Mark Renner (Boomer)
Registered Member Username: Boomer Post Number: 257 Registered: 11-2006 Posted From: 206.58.200.38  Rating: N/A |
Unlocked. | ||
| Cory hart (Chart1)
Registered Member Username: Chart1 Post Number: 87 Registered: 1-2010 Posted From: 98.253.82.2 Rating: N/A |
Next question then is do you have to leave the key in aux position ? How do you keep the battery from draining? | ||
| David Evans (Dmd)
Registered Member Username: Dmd Post Number: 669 Registered: 10-2004 Posted From: 69.112.182.103  Rating: N/A |
http://www.towingworld.com/articles/towing101.htm If you check around in the archives or google towing with an RV you will find plenty to look thru. I like the Escapees forums they have alot to ponder. One issue with towing anything is that its more to worry about. You want to make sure all is perfect and then you can concentrate on driving not worryn about your toad. There is alot in the Archives. get the supplemntal brakes as well. Good luck | ||
| FAST FRED (Fast_fred)
Registered Member Username: Fast_fred Post Number: 1663 Registered: 10-2006 Posted From: 67.238.59.158  Rating: N/A |
Frequently the first notch on the steering will just unlock the wheel. Use a single key , not a heavy bunch of keys that could change the key position. Lock the door with the normal keys while towing. Most states require a brake setup on a towd if its over 2000lbs. We have found the magnetic lights are better than modifying each tow vehicle , no 12v -24v problems. FF | ||
| Jack Conrad (Jackconrad)
Registered Member Username: Jackconrad Post Number: 1446 Registered: 12-2000 Posted From: 74.4.80.12  Rating: N/A |
Cory, Here is our procedure to towing our 95 Grand Cherokee. Drive up to car and connect towbar, put car in reverse to latch towbar, shift transmission & transfer lever to Neutral. Place transmission in reverse and rev engine slightly to confirm transfer case is in Neutral. Turn off ignition (Transmission still in reverse). When engine stops turning, put transmission in Park. DO NOT TOUCH KEY. This ensures steering wheel is not locked by shutting off ignition switch when car is in gear. I also do not let anyone help me hitch the toad to the coach or carry on a conversation while hitching. Just our way, YMMV. Several years ago, we let someone help. I did not check and they had locked the steering column. We ruined a tire by the time we had driven 14 miles from the Turner Center to our house. Jack | ||
| Jack Conrad (Jackconrad)
Registered Member Username: Jackconrad Post Number: 1447 Registered: 12-2000 Posted From: 74.4.80.12 Rating: N/A |
Not sure about the 2000 model, but on our 1995, we had room to drill a couple holes and install extra light sockets in the housings that are strictly for towing and not connected in any way to the cars lighting system. I was told that tying into the existing lights required some diodes. We used the magnetic lights for a while, but found that even being very careful, we still ended up with scratches where we placed the lights. Are you and Candy going to make Palmetto Cove in April this year? Jack | ||
| Ed Hackenbruch (Ed_hackenbruch)
Registered Member Username: Ed_hackenbruch Post Number: 37 Registered: 12-2006 Posted From: 166.250.76.119 Rating: N/A |
Keep in mind too that what is the correct procedure for Jack's 95 GC may not be the correct procedure for say, a 94 or 96, etc. The only way to know for 100% is to look in the owners manual for that model and year of car. Don't listen to a dealer, shop mechanic, salesman, your sister's boyfriend's nephew or anybody else. They will not be the ones paying for the repairs if something happens! We have an 87 Wagoneer, not the Grand Wagoneer but the one that is about the same as a Cherokee. They used 2 different systems of 4 wheel drive in them, and depending on which one you have, the procedure is a little different. Got a friend who bought a new jeep a few years ago and didn't read the book because he thought the hookup would be the same as his previous jeep. Jeeps are Jeeps, right? Cost him $4000 in repairs. | ||
| Cory hart (Chart1)
Registered Member Username: Chart1 Post Number: 89 Registered: 1-2010 Posted From: 98.253.82.2 Rating: N/A |
Jack.. Thanks .. Going to try to make it but not sure at this point. What are the dates? | ||
| Bill McMackin (06_bill)
Registered Member Username: 06_bill Post Number: 14 Registered: 11-2006 Posted From: 76.119.44.188 Rating: N/A |
We tow an 2008 chevy impala 4 down using a remco tranny pump. The 08 chevy does not have a factory steering lock. Also lift the trim around the shift lever and move aside the shift lock. Now you can put lever in N with key out. 06 Bill | ||
| Bob Glines (Robertglines1)
Registered Member Username: Robertglines1 Post Number: 80 Registered: 11-2010 Posted From: 75.241.247.102 Rating: N/A |
Guess I did not see what type of vehicle? Our hhr we just put in neutral(auto) leave key in first position(unlock wheel) and pull fuse (bypass awitch installed) and go. Bob | ||
| don goldsmith (Bottomacher)
Registered Member Username: Bottomacher Post Number: 291 Registered: 12-2000 Posted From: 75.204.33.241 Rating: N/A |
First, you have to decide what vehicle you want to tow. Then read the owner's manual to see how to do it and if you can. Then, get a hitch on the bus which doesn't wreck the engine cradle or other parts of the rear frame, then get a tow bar for the towed vehicle, figure out the lights (and brakes?) and get on the road. You might want to tell your insurance agent about your plans. Good luck | ||
| Brandon M (Brandon314159)
Registered Member Username: Brandon314159 Post Number: 74 Registered: 3-2011 Posted From: 173.8.221.225  Rating: N/A |
Here's how I tow my TOAD :-)  | ||
| marvin pack (Gomer)
Registered Member Username: Gomer Post Number: 1630 Registered: 3-2007 Posted From: 76.4.123.74  Rating: N/A |
Oh MY a toad on a toad HUMMM Interesting LOL gomer | ||
| john w. roan (Chessie4905)
Registered Member Username: Chessie4905 Post Number: 2251 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 71.58.71.157  Rating: N/A |
Parents used to tow a Chevette and needed to put a bungee cord on steering wheel to stop oscillation of steering wheel in certain low speed maneuvers. | ||
| Jack Conrad (Jackconrad)
Registered Member Username: Jackconrad Post Number: 1448 Registered: 12-2000 Posted From: 74.4.80.12 Rating: N/A |
"Jack.. Thanks .. Going to try to make it but not sure at this point. What are the dates?" April in The Carolina's Rally will be held at Palmetto Cove April 19-22. Jack |