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Re: [GMCnet] I'm thinking about a Jeep CJ-5 as a towd [message #324534 is a reply to message #324533] Mon, 02 October 2017 08:52 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
powerjon is currently offline  powerjon   United States
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I have towed 5 different cars since 1999 and all were flat towed. Started with a small ragtop GEO with 4WD, weigh at a shade over 2000 lbs. Good towed, poor comfort for any distance driving. Next was a GMC Jimmy 4WD (2900 lbs), wasn’t that good. Wife liked the next one. It was a 2001 Tracker, 4Dr, 4WD and towed and is still a very popular towed in the GMC community. Bought a 2009 Honda FIT and it was my personal favorite. Weigh in at slight under 2500 lbs and was fun to drive with a paddle shifted automatic and a very peppy motor. The only drawback was that with sport suspension low profile sport tires it ride was a bit harsh just like Jerry W Fiat Abarth. Presently towing a 2011 Honda CRV we both like the car and I still miss the FIT.

The Problem that we see today is that the number of flat towable cars has gone down a lot. All of the Honda’s are no longer Flat towable as they change the transmission in 2013 to a constant volaicity internals. Check the Towable guide at FMCA or one of the other out there and you are disappointed. We may have to go to a tow dolly in the future if the trend continues.

As a check on what was available, Chevy has only 2 cars that weight under 2800# with AT, the Sonic. Ford has only 2 under 3000# with AT, the Focus. The last one listed is the SMART AT. The is the entire list for a light weight car with AT from the various builder. If you want a manual transmission then the models available are many. Again the wife does not like or want a manual transmission!

JR Wright
78 Buskirk Stretch
75 Avion
Michigan


> On Oct 2, 2017, at 8:49 AM, Jim Kanomata wrote:
>
> We install lot of automatic transmission units with a aux. trans fluid pump.
> Even when the auto manufacture states it is not towable on all 4 the pump
> manufactures have listings we acquire that state otherwise.
> It has all the safety features, incase there be any failure in the system.
> I personally have towed that way since 1990 various mini vans.
>
> On Sun, Oct 1, 2017 at 4:26 PM, John Wright wrote:
>
>> Hal,
>> Is the Cabriolet with the manual transmission flat towable with the manual
>> transmission without any modifications?
>>
>> JR
>>
>>> On Oct 1, 2017, at 2:30 PM, Hal StClair
>> wrote:
>>>
>>> That's a lot of $$$ for that VW. I paid $500 and drove ours 50 miles
>> home. Needed a top and the interior was a little rough but with an
>> additional
>>> $1500 in her she should look road ready.
>>> Takes a little time to find a good one for the right price. Prices are
>> all over the map.
>>> Here's one locally now;
>>> https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/d/1992-volkswagen-cabriolet/
>> 6312781673.html
>>> Hal
>>> --
>>> 1977 Royale 101348,
>>>
>>> 1977 Royale 101586, Diesel powered,
>>>
>>> 1975 Eleganza II, 101230,
>>>
>>> 1974 Eagle Bus 45',w/slideout,
>>>
>>> Rio Rancho, NM
>>>
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