Thread: Beetle towing
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Old June 22nd 05, 11:55 PM
Speedy Jim
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Ryan Olkowski wrote:

> I am thinking about buying a 73 super beetle fixer upper... Its not in
> running condition right now .. Its about 300 miles away from my house I own
> a tow dolly, (2 rear wheels still on the ground) Do you guys think it would
> be ok to tow it for 300 miles in neutral with the 2 rear wheels on the
> ground or will that screw up the tranny ? Should I spring for the uhaul car
> carrier rental ?
>
> Thanks,
> Ryan
>
>

That will work just fine. You might check the tranny oil level.

For 300 miles you'll want trailer lights and (maybe)
temp tags on the towed vehicle.

For a bit of amusement, read "The Tow Job" on my web site:
http://www.nls.net/mp/volks/htm/story3.htm


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