| [GMCnet] Towing a Prius on a dolly [message #76787] |
Mon, 15 March 2010 22:32  |
dngmissett
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I'm sending this inquiry on behalf of an off net GMC'r friend, any input appreciated.
(try to hold back on the smart a-s Toyota remarks since I have two parked in the driveway and I'm very sensative (not) <G> and we already beat them up in a previous thread. (VBG)
Dick Missett
Wyoming, PA
Here is my friends message.
Dick: We have the 2010 Prius with us here in Florida. We plan to return to Pa. in early May by way of the Dixielander;s Bean Station Rally in Tenn.. Rather than drive two vehicles, I am looking at towing The Prius on a rented Tow Dolly from U-Haul. The Prius can't be towed 4 down due to the electric motor and regen braking.
I am attempting to get information on how to prep the Prius for towing, i.e., how to disengage the steering wheel lock, take it out of "park" (which is automatic when you turn the vehicle off), etc.. One person had a Prius with him at the Lazyday's rally in fla. in January. I don't know if he towed it or drove it to the rally (he lives fairly close to the rally site being from Orlando). In any case, I sent him an E-Mail asking questions, but his reply may be "I don't tow it".
Would you be able to ask your GMC contacts if any of them have experience towing a Prius, especially a 2010 Prius. I have never used a dolly but I expect the front wheels should be out of lock in order to follow the dolly. Since th "park" is automatic, maybe it should just stay in "park" if park is only on the front wheels. Also I don't know how the steering wheel lock works.
Bob
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