I have seen quite a few members using what I believe is called a flat tow kit when bring their cars to and from events; looks like an easy method of towing a 914. Does anyone know who markets these tow kits?

nope! but i have one that Nate gave me for a project its yours if you want it ...be kinda hard to ship because of size and shape but its an option..good luck
Mike

PM sent,
Thanks Jerry

Check here. This is the set up I believe most of us(me included) are running.

Tow bracket

JCD914 has one. He made it out of a Superbeetle tow bar. Tows like a charm too. He lives in Carmichael. PM him and he can tell you the details. You've met him. Sacramento Porsche Family Reunions...

Those brackets are no longer available.

If you want I can make you up a bracket 88 bucks power coated black. Will take me a week.
Mark
PM me if interested

I can cut and weld if you need some help and want to make the trip....I'm not too far from you.

Do I smell a GB? I will want one at some point

Mark needs to make these brackets. Renn Metal used to make them, but no more. The SB tow bar is still available from VW sources.

Mine is custom since my car is too low for the standard bracket. I towed to Medford and back without any issues.

Thanks for all the info.

H&H made these many year ago....here's one I had way back... Think I still have the plans...it worked great...towed a 914 track car with a first gen Chrysler mini van all over the place....we didn't worry about looking pretty then just wanted to race the car

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I want one. Tried to buy one from Renn Metal last year. Emailed him when the website wouldn't let me order and found out he wasn't making them anymore.

He made a couple different versions (beetle and Reese tow bar). Even had a tow ring available for the track guys. If possible it would be nice if it was compatible with the Reese tow bar I have.

Be aware you still need a braking setup to legally flat tow in California. This is the more expensive piece of the puzzle.

over 1500lbs

Sorta brings to mind a rope up over the Targa bar from your rear bumper to the e-brake handle....

The laws aren't kind to flat towing a 914 in CA, but beyond an electric or air brake box, I've seen a mechanical pressure brake setup on RV towed cars.

My concern is if you get into an accident, the insurance won't cover because you are exceeding the weight limit of a non-braking towable.

The CA law requires brakes for a trailer over 1500 lbs but a motor vehicle does not fit the CA definition of a trailer.
And CA law does not specifically address a towed motor vehicle.

Do not use my interpretation of CA law, do your own research.

It is something you need to take in as part of your decision making process.

I have flat towed 914s and a Baja Bug behind several different vehicles, Aerostar, Explorer, Toyota 4x4, Nissan 4x4, F-150, F-250, E-150 and a class C motor home.
I was never stopped and asked about brakes on the towed vehicle but I don't recall ever being stopped while towing.(Well except the time in Mexico when the Federales wanted to search my trailer, no clue what they were looking for?)

When I get my 914 running again and I will stop in and ask the CHP what their interpretation is.

Jim

Tow Dollies don't have brakes from what I can tell. They are prices used on Craigs between $700 - 1000

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/tro/5717112892.html

I wonder how they get around the braking requirement... they don't weigh 1500 lbs, but when loaded they must...


Here is one that DOES have brakes...

http://modesto.craigslist.org/rvs/5715503961.html

I'm interested in a tow bracket similar to the rennen type that are no longer avialable. Looking for it to attach to my superbeetle tow bar.

I flat towed to Oregon and back with multiple police, sheriff and CHP passing me by. Never got stopped or looked at weird.

I don't think all trailer rules apply...

Ive ben flat towing for years,, but looking at this charts ,,makes me wonder ,,what if...I ever had an incident ..there would be problems lawfully..
kinda sucks ,,but is the world we live in..

http://www.hitchemup.com/statetowinglaws.htm

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I lived WA. the weight is 3k no brakes ,,now live in UT 2k ....
borderline 914 weight..