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Lunatic · 04-19-2011, 12:23 AM

Okay, So my question is can my mother's 2002 Sennia Toyota Minivan tow my 80 Camaro? I'm in Charlotte, Nc and I want to take my camaro to Gaithersburg, MD. Thats a 7hr drive! Also how or where can I rent the thing to tow my car with? Lol sorry if thats confusing. Thanks!!

itsadryheat79 · 04-20-2011, 11:49 AM

I've towed my 2nd Gens a LOT

- It's always easier to use a full size car hauler than a small 2 wheel pull behind. Some of the pull behinds are unsafe "think trailer brakes" or do not accomodate the low front spoiler on your sweet Z28!

If it's an automatic be very careful. Don't put an AUTOMATIC transmission in neutral and tow it faster than 25mph or more than 2 blocks with the rear wheels on the ground. Disconnect and remove the drive line! If you do not disconnect the drive line @ the transmission it will turn without fluid being pumped and it will cause damage! Disconnecting is easy just unbolt the ujoint remove the driveline and stuff a rag to keep fluid from leaking and secure it with tape in the back of the trans. Hope you see this before you tow it -

Chrisrp454 · 04-20-2011, 02:58 PM

Thinking a trailer might be better.

*CamaroSpike23* · 04-20-2011, 08:47 PM

car dolly will work, full size car trailer would be better. as for the van towing it...

it "will".

but I would try to find another vehicle in which to tow it or drive the car that distance.

reason being, the weight of the car and trailer/dolly will most undoubtedly exceed the "towing weight" of the van

Lunatic · 04-21-2011, 06:40 PM

Alright thanks guys! Looks like we'll need to rent a truck.

XtremeHeartbeat · 04-21-2011, 06:45 PM

I would get a pickup and a full trailer... I drive a wrecker for a living and would strongly suggest against trailering it on a dolly, or on the back of a Sienna. Or you could call a towing company, but that can get pricey.

Lunatic · 04-24-2011, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XtremeHeartbeat

I would get a pickup and a full trailer... I drive a wrecker for a living and would strongly suggest against trailering it on a dolly, or on the back of a Sienna. Or you could call a towing company, but that can get pricey.

Alright thanks!!

Supercamaro64 · 04-25-2011, 09:38 PM

i recommend a trailor, iv trailored a few cars, as long as you tie em tight, it should be fine!

jfreakofkorn · 04-26-2011, 11:00 AM

Try U haul.

They have plenty of options and ideas there....

XtremeHeartbeat · 04-26-2011, 11:16 AM

Oh... and make sure you use a proper 4 point tie down if you are using a trailer... meaning 4 straps independent of eachother... 1 on each through each tire is your best bet if possible.

04-19-2011, 12:23 AM	#1
Lunatic Drives: 80 Camaro Z28 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Charlotte, Nc Posts: 306	Towing Question! Need Help! Okay, So my question is can my mother's 2002 Sennia Toyota Minivan tow my 80 Camaro? I'm in Charlotte, Nc and I want to take my camaro to Gaithersburg, MD. Thats a 7hr drive! Also how or where can I rent the thing to tow my car with? Lol sorry if thats confusing. Thanks!! __________________ Check out my mixtape http://www.datpiff.com/Lunatic-Livin...pe.336677.html

04-20-2011, 11:49 AM	#2
itsadryheat79 Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE (2)79Z28 72RS 67SS 69Z Join Date: May 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 420 View My Garage	I've towed my 2nd Gens a LOT - It's always easier to use a full size car hauler than a small 2 wheel pull behind. Some of the pull behinds are unsafe "think trailer brakes" or do not accomodate the low front spoiler on your sweet Z28! If it's an automatic be very careful. Don't put an AUTOMATIC transmission in neutral and tow it faster than 25mph or more than 2 blocks with the rear wheels on the ground. Disconnect and remove the drive line! If you do not disconnect the drive line @ the transmission it will turn without fluid being pumped and it will cause damage! Disconnecting is easy just unbolt the ujoint remove the driveline and stuff a rag to keep fluid from leaking and secure it with tape in the back of the trans. Hope you see this before you tow it - __________________ - Buttons and Skulls - miss my annimated signature.

04-20-2011, 02:58 PM	#3
Chrisrp454 Drives: 2010 ABM 2SS/RS M6, 98Z28 M6 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Granbury, Tx Posts: 1,531 View My Garage	Thinking a trailer might be better. __________________ Always Remember! Rest in Peace Brothers 9/11/2001. And thanks to all those who defend and serve! Ordered 5/23/2009 3400 with TPW of 08/03/09 3800 8/11/2009 Arrived 8/21/2009 2SS/RS/Aqua Blue/Grey Interior

04-21-2011, 06:40 PM	#5
Lunatic Drives: 80 Camaro Z28 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Charlotte, Nc Posts: 306	Alright thanks guys! Looks like we'll need to rent a truck. __________________ Check out my mixtape http://www.datpiff.com/Lunatic-Livin...pe.336677.html

04-25-2011, 09:38 PM	#8
Supercamaro64 Right, right. Drives: 79 Z28, 86 Camaro, 94 Burb 4x4 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Posts: 1,350 View My Garage	i recommend a trailor, iv trailored a few cars, as long as you tie em tight, it should be fine! __________________ "You wanna lay the fate of the world on the kids camaro? Thats cool." "When reporters asked what it was, one official stated, 'It's a small, vicious animal that eats Mustangs.'" The Creampuff Fleet-

04-21-2011, 06:45 PM	#6
XtremeHeartbeat "The MistreSS" Drives: 2011 Black Camaro 2SS RS 6M Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Hunterdon County, New Jersey Posts: 168	I would get a pickup and a full trailer... I drive a wrecker for a living and would strongly suggest against trailering it on a dolly, or on the back of a Sienna. Or you could call a towing company, but that can get pricey.

04-26-2011, 11:00 AM	#9
jfreakofkorn Drives: 73 nova looking for 1st gen Camaro Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3	Try U haul. They have plenty of options and ideas there....

04-26-2011, 11:16 AM	#10
XtremeHeartbeat "The MistreSS" Drives: 2011 Black Camaro 2SS RS 6M Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Hunterdon County, New Jersey Posts: 168	Oh... and make sure you use a proper 4 point tie down if you are using a trailer... meaning 4 straps independent of eachother... 1 on each through each tire is your best bet if possible.

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