<VV> Car Dolly

[John Howell]

James, I have towed Corvairs and other cars on a tow dolly and flat towed. 
Like someone else said you need to remove the front bumper to use a tow bar. 
On a car build brackets to bolt on where the bumper bolted on.
I have always put the rear end up on the tow dolly and tied the steering 
wheel securely, I have towed cars and Forward Control vans and rampsides 
this way without any problems as long as I keep the speed below 45. Having 
the rear end up on the tow dolly keeps the drivetrain from turning, the 
front end can free wheel.
There is a device called a Brake Buddy that sets in the driver`s seat and 
applies the towed car`s brakes when flat towing ( four wheels down ) most 
people towing cars behind a motorhome use a device like this and some states 
it`s the law.

The main problem with towing is being able to stop, especially in the rain, 
getting the load moving is a lot eaiser than getting it stopped!

Be Careful                     John




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Speas" <james.speas at yahoo.com>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Sunday, February 14, 2010 11:09 PM
Subject: <VV> Car Dolly


> Is it better to tow a corvair frontwards or backed onto the Dolly?  I know
> with the steering wheel not locking on my 64 I would have to secure the
> wheel with straps. What the best?
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