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susanka
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Sep 03, 2014

Looking for a convertible toad less than 3200 pounds

We are still trying to find a toad for our 1999 Fleetwood Storm, which will tow 3500 lbs max. We thought a Ranger would work but I had trouble with the clutch being touchy and no hand brake when I tr...
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mowermech
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Sep 03, 2014
Chrysler PT Cruiser convertible. Manual transmission is towable four down, no problem. Automatic towable four down with lube pump or on a dolly.

As for a Corvair, I had one many years ago, a 1963 Spyder. automatic, not towable. Manual, towable four down, BUT you have to stop every 250 miles or so and run the engine with the transmission in Neutral for 5 minutes to lubricate the bearings. I towed mine from Northwestern Montana to Seattle in 1968.

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