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Lunatic 07-24-2014 08:40 PM

Towing a FRS
 
Has anyone used the FRS as a towed car behind a motorhome?
Are there any tow bars made to do this?

ihaskrayon 07-24-2014 08:54 PM

I just set my wheels up with major positive camber, (somewhere around 90*) and just fly away

campy 07-24-2014 09:03 PM

Are you talking about towing it with 2 wheels on the ground, like this?

http://howto.curtmfg.com/Pages/filer...091FC39E03.jpg

The owners manual says not to tow it like that as it may damage the drivetrain. You should really only tow it with a full-sized car trailer.

Lunatic 07-24-2014 09:14 PM

No, 4 wheels on the ground.

Lunatic 07-24-2014 09:16 PM

I have an enclosed trailer I use when going to the track, but for short camping trips it would sure be nice to have a car along with out the big trailer.

prometheus 07-24-2014 10:15 PM

you are talking about doing this..

http://www.rvlinker.com/Reviews/BlueOx/images/10.jpg

I could not imagine doing that to an 86. Logistically could be done but it would require a lot of fabrication and cutting to the bumper. typically I only see small size SUVs being towed in this fashion, i.e.: Suzuki Samurais, Jeeps, rav4s and honda CRV :laughabove:

Lunatic 07-24-2014 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prometheus (Post 1864517)

I could not imagine doing that to an 86. Logistically could be done but it would require a lot of fabrication and cutting to the bumper. typically I only see small size SUVs being towed in this fashion, i.e.: Suzuki Samurais, Jeeps, rav4s and honda CRV :laughabove:

That's what I think also. None of the commercial tow company s make kits for the FRS so I would have to build something my self, and I'm not willing to butcher my car.

But I thought I would ask, you never know.

N1rve 07-24-2014 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lunatic (Post 1864391)
Has anyone used the FRS as a towed car behind a motorhome?
Are there any tow bars made to do this?

Drive wheels must be off the ground when it is being towed. You can tow it with the REAR UP and the Front ON THE GROUND. This will not damage the drive train.

It is recommended to have all 4 wheels off the ground.

Good rule of thumb when towing any car -- Drive wheels off the ground.


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