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29Blue

07-09-2021 08:54 AM

Towing

I am going to trailer my tudor approx. 250 miles. Should I leave transmission in gear or in neutral, also emergency brake on or off. Thanks, Bob

Cape Codder

07-09-2021 09:34 AM

Re: Towing

Most certainly have it in gear with the emergency brake on. Also strapped down in four places!
Have a GREAT trip!

katy	07-09-2021 09:52 AM

Re: Towing

Quote:

Originally Posted by 29Blue (Post 2034379)

Should I leave transmission in gear or in neutral, also emergency brake on or off. Thanks, Bob

In gear w/E brake on is preferred, but it really doesn't matter, as long as the car is properly tied down.

Jim Brierley

07-09-2021 11:09 AM

Re: Towing

I prefer to have the trans in neutral, e-brake on and strapped down at all 4 corners. A's, and all 4 cylinder cars, tend to have problems keeping the flywheel bolts tight, and with the trans in gear it's possible to have the engine working back and forth while moving.

29Blue

07-09-2021 12:48 PM

Re: Towing

Thanks, I,ll leave it out of gear with E-brake on. Also, will strap all 4 corners.

700rpm

07-09-2021 05:14 PM

Re: Towing

I also have blocked the tires in addition to Jim’s method.

Hitman

07-09-2021 06:12 PM

Re: Towing

Leave it out of gear. No matter how secure it's tied down, you still risk movement between the car and the trailer, which can break off the teeth on the transmission gears.

29Blue

07-09-2021 06:27 PM

Re: Towing

Thanks for the tip. One more thing to consider.

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