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Post by horen2tas on Oct 24, 2011 19:43:59 GMT -5
I'm wanting to take my GT2 down to FL from NY,
Uhaul car carriers which are usually cheap locally skyrocket at this time of the year for longer distance.
There's also the option of tow dolly which lifts the front wheels, not sure how that will work as the 2's rear ground clearance is about 3-4" (exhaust system)
My other choice is to fly back and drive the car down, but I have to do that at least one other time to bring the wife's ride down.
The pull car is my Chevy Astro RWD which I'll need for rainy days.
AARGH!!!
Any thoughts???
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Post by Dan MacMillan on Oct 24, 2011 20:25:58 GMT -5
Flat tow it. Tow bar to front beam, safety chains from your Astro to front beam. Tranny in neutral, steering unlocked. Been done by thousands for millions of miles. Do not back up.
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Post by smyrnaguy on Oct 24, 2011 20:28:37 GMT -5
Keep checking the Craigslists around your area. Look in the farm and garden section too. You might find a trailer that will do the trick for the right price.
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Post by horen2tas on Oct 27, 2011 19:14:30 GMT -5
both good suggestions but:
using a tow bar that distance is sort of like putting a couple of stilson wrenches on that front beam and banging away, OK for a short distance but 1900 miles?
most decent trailers are in the $1500 - $2500 range and I'd have to deal with selling it once I get down there since the local community board doesn't allow storage in the driveways or front or back lawns/yards
even more of bust my Astro is starting to crap itself electronically!
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Post by smyrnaguy on Oct 27, 2011 20:00:14 GMT -5
I'm not sure you can even use a standard bug towbar on a twoie. The body may be too low and long in front. I could be wrong...I wouldn't hesitate to use a towbar any distance if it will fit. That beam can handle it as long as its properly secured. I wouldn't use a "universal" towbar but a bug specific is ok. I've dragged beetles all over the country that way with no problems.
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Post by horen2tas on Oct 27, 2011 21:33:08 GMT -5
Thanks, I do have a tow bar that was custom built for pulling a bug behind an RV so it might line up OK on the 2
I'll have to check when the Astro comes out of the shop.
In the mean time I've tripped upon a huge discovery dealing with the VATS system on many GM vehicles which I'll post as a separate thread
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Post by Wyn on Oct 27, 2011 22:07:11 GMT -5
The GT2 does not flat tow well, nose is too low, the bug tow bar needs to be striched about 2 ft and lowered a couple inch to clear the nose. The tow bar will interfere with the body mounts on the front torsion frame. You need to drive like you have a case of eggs on the tow bar.
The only safe way is to trailered to where you want to go.
Wyn
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Post by Dan MacMillan on Oct 28, 2011 18:20:57 GMT -5
Tow dolly  Uhaul has them, cheaper than a trailer. Buy one or buy a trailer then sell it when you are done with it. A friend used to winter in FL. brought a trailer home every year. Always made money selling them. I guess trailers in FL are cheap to buy. If your front bumper supports are done right you can remove the glass bumper and attach a tow bar to the bumper mounts. Then safety chains to the beam. |
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