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Re: [GMCnet] I'm thinking about a Jeep CJ-5 as a towd [message #324552 is a reply to message #324548] Mon, 02 October 2017 13:34 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
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When I got my new 2001 Chevy Tracker, standard trans, 2 wheel drive, in
2002, I contacted Remco (https://www.remcodsc.com/) for a towing package as
I could not determine from Chevrolet if it was towable or not. They
scoffed and said they didn't make one for that model as it was not needed.
So I did.
John Wright warned me several times that it would damage the transmission.
Of course, I didn't listen as it was working just fine.
Well, guess what? After 120,000 miles (indicated) and 13 years, the rear
seal failed and dumped all the oil. I guess he was right after all. :-)
I replaced the seal and oil and continue to pull it 4 down to this day. I
figure I can afford to fix it again in another 120,000 miles. Actually, I
might preemptively replace it at 220,000 miles.
Its the best dang car I've ever owned! Still!
With an aftermarket hard top
bdub

On Mon, Oct 2, 2017 at 12:47 PM, Hal StClair
wrote:

> JR, they are flat towable and brackets are available if you need to
> purchase them. I've towed that generation as did my father years ago. I
> don't
> think VW approves any of their vehicles to be flat towed today, not
> because they aren't a viable candidate but because of the liability of
> someone
> leaving one in gear instead of neutral and causing who knows what damage.
> A few years ago I questioned the VW factory guys at a SEMA show about it and
> they just shrugged their shoulders and said that 'maybe' the shifter could
> jump into gear while being towed and cause a problem-NOT. Unfortunately,
> many manufacturers have decided it's just not worth the potential problems
> and have stopped allowing flat towing.
> Hal
>
>
>
> powerjon wrote on Sun, 01 October 2017 17:26
>> 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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> 1977 Royale 101586, Diesel powered,
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> 1974 Eagle Bus 45',w/slideout,
>
> Rio Rancho, NM
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