Towing question

Mitch6 · Jun 16th, 2009, 14:54

Can I tow my 1991 740 Turbo automatic transmission with an RV?
If so, what is required? (Milage is 73,678)
Thank you

CTCNetwork · Jun 16th, 2009, 15:19

Hi,

Flatbed recovery vehicle or you'll need dollys for the wheels on the ground.

You can't tow a car with an autobox unless you don't mind loosing the box!!
You could, theoretically lift the car by the rear wheels and tow, but there is no guarantee your front wheels will be in a straight line to the tow vehicle..

So a flatbed is safest way to proceed..

Des. . .

kenny · Jun 16th, 2009, 16:00

the other thing to remember about towing is, these A frames you see being used behind RV'S are not legal in the UK due to the weight of the car being towed.
they are classed as an unbreaked trailer and there is only one car known to be less than 750kgs, some wee french thing.
the law is quite clear on them and states they can only be used to tow to the nearest safe place.
yes i know you see them everywhere and your average police man will not stop you or even know the ins and outs of trailer laws but you have a bad bump and the traffic boys and the insurance companies will.

Steve940estate · Jun 16th, 2009, 19:01

Depends on what you are doing, you could take the propshaft off if you really need to move it.

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kenny Master Member Last Online: Dec 16th, 2020 20:33 Join Date: May 2009 Location: kirknewton	the other thing to remember about towing is, these A frames you see being used behind RV'S are not legal in the UK due to the weight of the car being towed. they are classed as an unbreaked trailer and there is only one car known to be less than 750kgs, some wee french thing. the law is quite clear on them and states they can only be used to tow to the nearest safe place. yes i know you see them everywhere and your average police man will not stop you or even know the ins and outs of trailer laws but you have a bad bump and the traffic boys and the insurance companies will.

Jun 16th, 2009, 19:01	#4
Steve940estate Steam Driven PC Owner. Last Online: Mar 4th, 2024 23:50 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Not sure.	Depends on what you are doing, you could take the propshaft off if you really need to move it.

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