Questions tagged [towing]
The process of pulling a wheeled load with a vehicle. Can refer to trailers or broken vehicles.
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Please help me understand towing capacity
I have a 2013 Nissan Rogue (front wheel drive) and I am thinking of getting a trailer hitch installed so I can transport renovation material without paying for delivery or renting a truck every time.
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Can I tow a FRS with a Jeep Wrangler and tow dolly?
I know the Wrangler has a weight cap at 3,500lbs. The FRS is at 2,800 roughly so is it possible to tow rear end wheels on the dolly? All I have to do is lock the steering wheel right and I can leave ...
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Is it ok to front suspended tow a 2017 Dacia Duster 1.5dci 4wd?
I have a 2017 Duster 4x4 and want to tow it behind my motorhome on a trailer dolly which holds the front wheels. The rear wheels will still turn so I was concerned this may damage the 4 wheel drive ...
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AWD Towing with Sling Type Truck
I now know AWD towing should be done with a flatbed type truck. But say you have a sling type truck and towed an AWD with the rear wheels on the grounds. This could maybe cause damage to the front ...
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What are these square shrouds over these towbar nuts?
I want to remove the towbar from the van I've just bought to increase ground clearance. Done one side, and then discovered these on the other side. Not attempted to do anything with them yet - what's ...
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Manual transmission SUV towed in neutral with parking brake on
Trying to assess the damage to a vehicle of mine from being towed. Vehicle isn't currently insured (project truck/won't start), so not able to test drive it at the moment.
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Towing 2020 Hyundai Venue
Need to tow my 2020 Hyundai Venue home 1200 miles at highway speeds, behind a 36’ RV. We have a trailer you put the 2 front tires on that we have towed a Chevy Sonic with.
Uhaul says yes you can use ...
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How does towing small trailer vs carrying multiple passengers affect the car?
I currently drive 2013 Subaru Impreza hatchback, which seats 5 people (1 driver, 3 comfortable passengers and 1 unfortunate passenger on the middle seat in the back row). Its towing rating in Canada ...
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It it possible to fit a detachable tow bar to a BMW 335D M Sport Touring (F31/2016) in a way that does not need a bumper cut
I have a lease BMW 335D M Sport Touring (F31/2016) and I am not permitted to alter it without reparing any changes.
So, if I fit a tow bar I have to remove it at the end of the lease.
I've asked ...
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2007 PT Cruiser
I am.thinking.about buying a 2007 PT Cruiser. I need a reece hitch 2" receiver to accommodate my power lift and a scooter. Combined weight about 500 pounds. Can this be installed on this vehicle ...
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Metal shavings in V8 truck engine oil change
I was changing the oil in my 2004 Chevrolet Siverado 1500 this weekend, and when I was going to put the plug back in, I noticed a few tiny wire-like metal shavings sticking to the magnetic oil plug. ...
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Towing compatibility with installed equipment
Apologies for the rambling thoughts and questions (new to the towing scene) . I'll summarize my questions:
1) Is the Home Depot rental trailer 3ft x 5ft compatible with 2001 Toyota Tacoma tow ball?
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RAC in UK insisted on towing a automatic vehicle [duplicate]
I have a 1.4 TFSI Audi A3.
The RAC in the UK insisted on towing it?
Could this have caused further damage to my vehicle?
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Can I tow an automatic car if the engine is on
Can I tow an automatic car if the engine is on?
Broken down due to low transmission fluid (possibly I am getting a sensor error).
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Tesla Model 3 GVWR minus curb weight 1,000 Pounds shy of official rating in EU
The Tesla Model 3 Long Range Rear Wheel Drive has a curb weight of 3,814lb, with the sticker in the drivers door area stating a GVWR 4,806lb.
Tesla began offering a tow hitch option in EU recently ...
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What's the function of the two trailer sockets?
Simple question folks. There are two trailer sockets on my Rangerover, one has a white cap, the other black. What is the difference and what are they for?
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Are euro-style trailer "hooks" really made to be used as a hook?
I think of this type of tow ball as a "European" style. (That could be really ignorant, its just where I've seen them).
I've read these described as a "hook". Is that just descriptive of the shape or ...
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How to approximate the maximum towing capacity of a School Bus
I have a 1991 rear engine Thomas SAF-T-LINER school bus conversion with
engine - CAT 3116 (MUI, turbocharged w/ unknown torque (between 495 and 735ft lbs))
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Smallest car class where towing capability is common [closed]
What's the smallest/lightest car class where trailer towing capability is common, at least for very small trailers?
I'm aware that many cars are physically capable of towing, but what would stay ...
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Towing Car with all wheels on the ground
I bought my Nissan Sunny automatic car about a year ago. So far, I have towed it three times with all four wheels on the ground, about 40 km in the aggregate. I didn’t know that it was bad for the ...
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driving along and then stalling..... and never to start again..... what is it?
I brought a second hand Hyundai IX35 2015 model, which has less than 100k kms. I was driving home and felt it jerk forward, the motor sounded strange (at this stage I'd only had the vehicle 6 weeks), ...
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What happens when one hugely exceeds towing capacity of an electric vehicle?
I've came across stunts with Tesla X towing huge weight: over 100 tons of muck and even a Boeing Dreamliner jet. I haven't found any clue as to one or the other video being rigged, so I assume the ...
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Can towing a car damage transmission while the Parking Brake is on?
Flatbed tow is dragging FWD vehicle by the cable up onto the flatbed, and then bringing the car off the Flatbed to the police ground.
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The transmission in Neutral
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Towing a VW Bug or Chevy Corsair
I’ve read where a front wheel drive vehicle towed on a dolly should be towed front wheels up. Obviously. But what about a VW BUG or a CHEVY CORVAIR, can they be towed backwards? The most weight (...
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Chains hanging from rear axle of trucks
I often see trucks (school buses, ambulances, sometimes dump trucks) which have metal chains hanging off the rear axle, on either side of the differential. What are these for?
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Car struggles to pull off up hill
Could anyone help with another issue/potential issue I have? When I am parked on a hill, facing upwards, I put my car into first gear and when I pull off it feels as if I am towing something heavy, ...
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Subaru Outback 2014 was towed with front wheels raised and rear wheels on ground for about 5 miles. Now AT Oil Temp light flashes
Okay, I did it and now the flashing/blinking AT Oil Temp light is very concerning. Is that caused by such improper towing? If so, what would I expect to happen or to have fixed?
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No voltage to 2010 Toyota 4Runner trailer electric brakes
When I step on the brakes in my 2010 Toyota 4Runner, I do not get any DC voltage to the "electric brakes" pin of the 7-pin trailer socket (factory installed). (I measure this by touching the probes on ...
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Towing a running vehicle?
My family and I are moving from California to Louisiana on 8/31/2018; my car, a manual 6-speed, 2015 Kia Soul, will be hitched to my mothers automatic, 2016 Jeep Cherokee via tow dolly. I have read ...
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Goes into limp mode while towing over 2k RPM
I have a 2005 Isuzu Rodeo Denver, 3.0 automatic 190,000 miles on clock. Under heavy towing the engine management light comes on when over 2000 rpm, goes into idle mode. Drop the revs or down into ...
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Peugeot 307 51 plate trailer hitch issues
I have a Peugeot 307 it is a 51 plate. I have a trailer hitch on the back, was there when I brought the car. It doesn't have the electric plug in bit though is this difficult to get?
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How to prevent automatic transmission damage when towing a heavy load without the towing package
Automatic transmissions without an oil cooler and no transmission fluid high temperature warning indicator can be damaged towing heavy trailers. What can be done to get around needing the towing ...
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Which is better lockup or non lockup converter?
So which is better a lockup converter or a non lockup. It's being put in a Chevy 4x4 with a 700R transmission, it's a daily driver and used for towing?
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What does the rated capacity of a commercial tow rope/strap mean?
When you buy a tow rope it is usually marketed as something like "4000 kg tow rope" or similar. Does that rating mean that the rope is suitable to tow vehicles with a mass of up to 4 tonnes, or does ...
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Why is tow rope elastic?
Yesterday I was towing my friends car to a repair shop. I was towing it on a rope. But due to my inexperience every start was akin to game of paddle ball. The rope is kinda elastic and my car is abour ...
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Does load index affect towing performance?
Background: I tow a 4000lb camper and my current tires are 111 rated. Many of the replacement tires I'm looking at (buying 4) are rated at 107 (same speed index) and within the manufacturer's specs (...
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Where to attach ball hitch on 1989 10ft former U-Haul truck?
I have a 1989 Toyota 10 ft box truck that was a U-haul in a former life. I would like to attach a 2 inch ball hitch to the rear. Problem is, this is a low step loading configuration where there ...
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Okay to carry bicycles on roof without a roof-rack?
We have a 2017 Outback without a sunroof and with the built-in roof-rack. Assuming I lay towels on the roof and have good straps, what would the arguments be against just laying the bicycles flat on ...
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What is a weight distributing hitch versus a weight carrying ball mount?
There is a U-Haul hitch on my Toyota Sienna and I was going to rent a travel trailer for the first time. There are two specifications, one for a weight distributing hitch, and one for a weight ...
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Where is my Bosal Oris detachable Tow bar hidden in my Mercedes ml500 2005?
There is a inner panel on the rear right side of the car where the jack and triangle is stored but the detachable ball is wedged into polystyrene and i cant seem to pry it out. Are there any clips or ...
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Towing AWD Subaru 2010 Outback with auto/manual transmission
I read the posts about towing behind an RV. My 2010 Subaru Outback had an automatic transmission, but it also has the manual shift up and down paddles on the steering wheel. Does this mean it can be ...
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When does a towed trailer need brakes?
Is there a definable standard, or a rule-of-thumb for how much weight you can tow on a trailer before you should consider having brakes on that trailer?
I'm sure the individual vehicle plays into ...
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How can I flat tow a 2003 manual Jetta 5 speed?
Moving across country and need to tow a manual 5 speed transmission, 2003 Jetta with a 2014 Subaru Outback. Already got the hitch for the Outback. Can I flat tow this Jetta? What parts are ...
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Conflicting statements RE Towing Capacity in Owner's Manual - How much can I tow?
I have a 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
In the owners manual, available here, on page 330 there's a table displaying the maximum towing amounts for the engine sizes available.
For each, this is listed as ...
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Trailer Hitch Limits on 2007 PT Cruiser
I'm planning on moving and driving my 2007 PT cruiser from the Phoenix, AZ to Chicago, IL regions - A trip that is roughly 1700 miles, I believe.
I will be loading up most of my belongings into the ...
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Why is towing a manual transmission car, in neutral, with the drive wheels on the ground, considered safe?
It is clear that cars with automatic transmissions cannot be towed with any drive wheels on the ground, engine off, in neutral, because the torque converter powers the lubrication pump for the ...
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Trailer AFC converter turn signals blink together
I have a Nissan Murano 2009 (made in Japan for US market). I installed a trailer towing hitch and now I want to install a towing harness. Since I live in Europe I bought Brink Wiring Kit (732614) ...
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Towing a 72 Chevy pickup
I was towing my truck to the bodyshop on a car dolly. Somehow it slipped into reverse and I kept going until I noticed smoke coming from the towed truck. When I stopped to look at what was happening ...
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Cheapest way to transport a non-functioning motorbike across town [closed]
(Disclaimer: I considered putting this on Lifehacks but it's so specific to motor vehicles that I thought it might be better here; Do let me know otherwise if it should be migrated)
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When loading a car trailer how should the load be set?
I didn't see this question under the tag towing and don't typically tow often with my truck but towing with a full size truck, like a Titan, F150 or Silverado 1500 how should the car you're towing be ...
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