| [GMCnet] Mazda 3 towing [message #135105] |
Mon, 18 July 2011 20:56  |
Kingsley Coach
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Does anyone know the negatives of towing a fwd Mazda 3, 4 down? It's a
standard tranny But it has an electric pump pushing the ps fluid . I don't
know if this means anything or not. The factory will not give a straight
answer .
Someone already asked about a Miata, but that's RWD and towable.
Opinions on the Mazda 3 please.....
Thanks
Mike in NS
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| Re: [GMCnet] Mazda 3 towing [message #135140 is a reply to message #135105] |
Tue, 19 July 2011 07:00  |
Steve Stolley
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I towed the same set up using a Blue Ox baseplate. The only problem I ran into was battery drain towing long distance due to ingnition key position to allow for free steering wheel. There are ways to contend with that as long as you can still power your supplemental brake like the Roadmaster system I had. That said, I would not tow the 3 without a supplemental brake.
Steve Stolley
76 Glenbrook
Ivins, Utah
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| Re: [GMCnet] Mazda 3 towing [message #135159 is a reply to message #135156] |
Tue, 19 July 2011 09:12 |
Kingsley Coach
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Gene
Thanks for the tip and it's good to see you made it to the office today !
<VBG>
Mike in NS
On Tue, Jul 19, 2011 at 11:02 AM, <mr.erfisher@gmail.com> wrote:
> A combiner is a good fix for the power problem. And will charge the gmc in
> a pinch
> Gene
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> FREE WIFI @ Mickey D
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> On Jul 19, 2011, at 5:00 AM, Stephen Stolley <sstolley9957@yahoo.com>
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> > I towed the same set up using a Blue Ox baseplate. The only problem I
> ran into was battery drain towing long distance due to ingnition key
> position to allow for free steering wheel. There are ways to contend with
> that as long as you can still power your supplemental brake like the
> Roadmaster system I had. That said, I would not tow the 3 without a
> supplemental brake.
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> > Steve Stolley
> > 76 Glenbrook
> > Washington, Utah
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