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| 00r101 |
 Aug 4 2014, 02:35 AM
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If your car does not have a parking brake do you leave it in gear or just rely on the straps to secure it?
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| Rand |
Aug 4 2014, 02:39 AM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,413 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(00r101 @ Aug 4 2014, 01:35 AM)  If your car does not have a parking brake do you leave it in gear or just rely on the straps to secure it? I think you are talking trailering, not towing. Strap it and block it. It's not about the parking brake. Who is transporting for you? This is only your problem if you hired Guido's x sisters son in law. If you are doing it by yourself and asking this... Good luck. Do you think there's a difference between in gear and neutral? Probably not enough to tow on a flatbed. Do you have any bricks? If so smack them on your head. |
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| naro914 |
Aug 4 2014, 06:59 AM
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Losing my mind... Group: Members Posts: 2,476 Joined: 26-May 06 From: Charlotte, NC Member No.: 6,073 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(Rand @ Aug 4 2014, 04:39 AM) QUOTE(00r101 @ Aug 4 2014, 01:35 AM) If your car does not have a parking brake do you leave it in gear or just rely on the straps to secure it? I think you are talking trailering, not towing. Strap it and block it. It's not about the parking brake. Who is transporting for you? This is only your problem if you hired Guido's x sisters son in law. If you are doing it by yourself and asking this... Good luck. Do you think there's a difference between in gear and neutral? Probably not enough to tow on a flatbed. Do you have any bricks? If so smack them on your head. dude...I think that is a perfectly reasonable question, everyone had to learn to tow their first time, and when you modify your car and things you're used to are no longer there - like a parking brake - it's better to ask first than to find out the hard way. No need to be jerk about your response.... to answer your question, I leave it in gear then strap it down tight. The ONE TIME I left it out of gear in my enclosed trailer, one of the straps let go and it rolled back and forth, slightly damaging a fender. Honestly, the BEST way, although a bit more time consuming: pull on trailer, and either leave in gear or have someone chock the wheels. If left in gear, put one strap on to hold it, take out of gear so you're not stressing the trans. Strap down tight, then reach in and put back in gear. That's what I do now. Some may post and say not to put it in gear, puts undue stress on the trans, etc. My personal opinion and based on experience: leave it in gear. Good luck! |
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00r101 Towing Aug 4 2014, 02:35 AM
Seabird
If your car does not have a parking brake do you ... Aug 4 2014, 09:03 AM naro914 also...and against conventional wisdom...I recomme... Aug 4 2014, 09:14 AM campbellcj FWIW I have always trailered in gear - but I tight... Aug 4 2014, 01:01 PM messix whats with all this stress the transmission talk.
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campbellcj
another reason to not leave it in gear is when yo... Aug 12 2014, 11:56 PM RobW Invest or make good blocks. I was able to secure m... Sep 5 2014, 09:04 PM stugray
Invest or make good blocks. I was able to secure ... Sep 5 2014, 10:01 PM |
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