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| Re: [GMCnet] Towing a 2010 Ford Escape [message #274104 is a reply to message #274082] |
Fri, 20 March 2015 19:49   |
jhbridges
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First, check to be sure it can be towed four down. FMCA puts out a tow guide, or you can have a look at the owner's manual. If it's part time 4WD, it usually can be towed by putting the transfer case in neutral. If it shouldn't be towed four down (many automatics can't be), then a tow dolly is the move.
Assuming it can be towed four down, you have the option of a base plate specific to the Escape, a universal plate, or rolling your own.Blue Ox and Demco are the leaders in the field.
For my '88 Ranger, which has a rugged, well attached bumper, I have a $50tow bar from eBay which has two clips which bolt to the towed vehicle. I used them on my '91 Jetta also, by cutting a couple of slots in the plastic fascia. For my current toad, Kia Soul, there's no place to bolt the clips because the front foot or so o f the car is plastic. Consequently, I bought a base plate and tow bar from Demco. Easy install because it's made specifically for the Kia. If your coach has stock brakes, you might want to consider a brake system for the toad. Upgraded brakes will stop reasonably with an extra 2000 - 2400 pounds behind the coach. If you're a rabbit who follows closely (remember, closely in a GMC is way farther back than in that Escape!)add a supplemental braking system.
Them's my opinion. There will be others most likely.
--johnny
Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell
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| Re: [GMCnet] Towing a 2010 Ford Escape [message #274105 is a reply to message #274104] |
Fri, 20 March 2015 19:53 |
william ezzell
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I thank you for your help. bill
On Fri, Mar 20, 2015 at 8:49 PM, Johnny Bridges wrote:
> First, check to be sure it can be towed four down. FMCA puts out a tow
> guide, or you can have a look at the owner's manual. If it's part time 4WD,
> it usually can be towed by putting the transfer case in neutral. If it
> shouldn't be towed four down (many automatics can't be), then a tow dolly is
> the move.
> Assuming it can be towed four down, you have the option of a base plate
> specific to the Escape, a universal plate, or rolling your own.Blue Ox and
> Demco are the leaders in the field.
>
> For my '88 Ranger, which has a rugged, well attached bumper, I have a
> $50tow bar from eBay which has two clips which bolt to the towed vehicle. I
> used them on my '91 Jetta also, by cutting a couple of slots in the
> plastic fascia. For my current toad, Kia Soul, there's no place to bolt
> the
> clips because the front foot or so o f the car is plastic. Consequently,
> I bought a base plate and tow bar from Demco. Easy install because it's
> made specifically for the Kia. If your coach has stock brakes, you might
> want to consider a brake system for the toad. Upgraded brakes will stop
> reasonably with an extra 2000 - 2400 pounds behind the coach. If you're a
> rabbit who follows closely (remember, closely in a GMC is way farther back
> than in that Escape!)add a supplemental braking system.
>
> Them's my opinion. There will be others most likely.
>
> --johnny
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> --
> '76 23' transmode Norris upfit
> Braselton, Ga.
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> dirty life and times" --Warren Zevon
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