> Whoa there, this is very likely BAD ADVICE.
I know automatic trannies don't like being towed, but I think it is
probably OK for a manual for reasonably short distances
> Many transmission can be
> damaged by putting them in neutral and towing them any significant
> distance
I'm assuming you mean because they won't get proper lubrication? Think
about all the folks who tow their cars behind their campers using tow
bars - they go all across the country like that and seem to do OK
> It's far better (if you don't know for sure the vehicle can be towed in
> neutral) to put the towed vehicle in it's highest gear and tow it that
> way.
> The electric motor will then only be turning at about 2000 rpms or so,
> well
> within safe limits.
I don't like the idea of my motor spinning all the time while I'm
towing. There is such a potential for disaster! Perhaps this is the
way to seat your new brushes?? =)
> Of course disconnecting the drive shafts works too.
I actually did disconnect my driveshaft for the Maine to Maryland tow,
although I was told that I did not need to.
These are just my opinions, not necessarily fact. Despite what I have
been told by Mr Littlefield, I certainly do not think I know all there
is to know.
Seth
On Thursday, September 5, 2002, at 04:34 PM, VanDerWal, Peter MSgt
wrote:
> Whoa there, this is very likely BAD ADVICE. Many transmission can be
> damaged by putting them in neutral and towing them any significant
> distance,
> 15 miles might just be enough.
>
> It's far better (if you don't know for sure the vehicle can be towed in
> neutral) to put the towed vehicle in it's highest gear and tow it that
> way.
> The electric motor will then only be turning at about 2000 rpms or so,
> well
> within safe limits.
>
> Of course disconnecting the drive shafts works too.
>
>> Hi Patrick -
>>
>> The beauty of the two bar is that you don't have to disconnect
>> anything - just hook up and drive away. Of course, you MUST put your
>> transmission in neutral or you could seriously damage your motor,
>> especially is you left in it a low gear. Another tow-bar thing - make
>> sure that your steering wheel is NOT locked. The front wheels must be
>> able to steer themselves by the caster effect. Before leaving it is
>> always a good idea to check 3 things - neutral, unlocked steering, and
>> parking brake. I know these may sound obvious but people do forget
>> from time to time. Hope this helps,
>>
>> Seth
>>
>>> Question: Is it OK to tow a front-drive EV with the front wheels on
>>> the gound? Anything special to watch out for? I need to tow it about
>>> 15 miles. I don't want to overspeed the motor or anything. Someone
>>> once told me you have to disconnect one of the front axles before
>>> towing - don't know if that's true or not.
>
>
>
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