Re: [MV] FLAT TOWING

From: m35products (m35prod@optonline.net)
Date: Sun Aug 15 2004 - 15:54:37 PDT


Short distance? Put a driver in the towed vehicle. apb

----- Original Message -----
From: "Dan" <danjan@uniserve.com>
To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
Sent: Sunday, August 15, 2004 2:38 PM
Subject: [MV] FLAT TOWING

> Hi listers.
> Lots of knowledge on this list. Here's my problem. I want to flat tow my
> civilian version of the Chenowth Fast Attack Vehicle (military dune buggy)
> but it is uncopperative going around corners. Front wheels do not want to
> return to straight position. This is both with the steering tied and
untied.
> Some of my own questions are; should the steering be tied or not? Should I
> put the steering in a more locked position? Any other imput would be
> appreciated. I have been looking at the idea of a tow bar that will
actually
> lift the front end for towing but my mechanic brother thinks it will put
too
> much strain and the Chenowth frame. Keep in mind both these ideas are for
> short distances. For long distance I plan on getting (borrow, rent, buy) a
> proper vehicle trailer. Any thoughts??????????????
>
> Thanks.
> Dan
>
>
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