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03-12-2017, 07:14 PM | #1 |
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Can I tow the BRZ in reverse on a dolly?
i have a 3500 Silverado that's well outfitted for camping. I've started getting into track days and I'd like to use the truck to tow the BRZ and be able to stay overnight at the track with all my tools, track wheels and tires and everything else that make a weekend at the track more comfortable.
I don't have room at my house to store a flatbed trailer but I do have room for a dolly. SO my question is can I tow the BRZ with the back wheels up on the dolly? Can anyone who has hauled a vehicle this way think of a reason not to do it with the BRZ? People do it with other vehicles but it's definitely not as common... If I have to, I'll just rent a flatbed from u-haul each weekend but that seems like such a waste... |
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You can get a dolly for the rears and the fronts. They make dollies that are made pick up one end of a car and doesn't have a hitch. Kind of like go-jacks but made for higher speeds and the wheels aren't on casters. But you'd have to get a low dolly.
I used to tow a long time ago and other than the car being super low, I can't think of a reason to not tow it backwards. But it'll be tough to clear anything with the front bumper. If it's lowered, forget it. If you have a lip or splitter it may have to come off. Make sure you secure the steering wheel. |
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Pretty much what he said. You'll be scraping the front end off with out it being lift off the ground.
I know your dilemma, I too would love to have a car hauler, but no room to keep it. You can either find a friend that has room to store it or pay a storage garage.
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After some additional reading on the internet it's looking like a dolly setup is going to be limited to about 50-60 mph. I'm going to be doing some longer runs and would like to be able to run 65-70 (the speed limit out here is 75) so I guess I'll probably end up using a flatbed trailer.
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Working for Toyota Roadside Assistance and Subaru Roadside Assistance, I wouldn't ever dare dispatch anything but a flatbed out to tow these vehicles
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What do you mean by "every weekend"? Do you just mean rent a trailer every time you go or are you actually going every weekend? That U-Haul rental is still cheaper for quite a few track days than it costs to buy and insure a trailer or dolley. If this is like a once a month thing, I would just lump it in with the track fees and keep renting. Maybe instead, spend that money a winch or make sure the trailer that you rent has one just in case.
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