Beetle towing

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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Speedy Jim
http://www.nls.net/mp/volks/

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

What SJ Said.........'cept I'll ad a thought or two.......

If it's a autostick disconnect the rear axels from the hubs. Just tie
'em up with a coat hanger or something similar.

This is not a bad idea even if it's not an autostick. Just more work.

If the vehicle to be towed has been sitting a while, I also recommend
pulling the rear drums and removing all brake components to tow. This
will eliminate the possibilty of problems in that 300 mile journey.

And get a good set of tires to tow on and a spare or two to carry
with.

Planty of other things could be issues, but if it will roll, these
things will keep the issues to a minimum.




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

What are you doing, trying to scare him away?
-Kevin

Hi Ryan,

Would it not be better to tie/lock the steering and lift the rear wheels?

Grahame
from Aus
"Ryan Olkowski" > wrote in message
...
> 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
>
>

last July, I towed a 73 Ghia from Seattle Wa to Lawton Ok (about 2000 miles)
with a VW tow bar. Before the trip I put on a new set of tires, changed all
of the wheel bearings and removed the axles. Except for the 20 pounds of
bugs I picked up in the Ghia's windshield, the whole trip went great.

Tracy
73 Ghia Coupe
74 Ghia Coupe



"Ryan Olkowski" > wrote in message
...
>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
>
>