What is the best dinghy
I am looking at purchasing a dinghy. We don’t really need anything other than transportation for short day trips and such. I think I would like to have for wheels down but wonder which vehicles with...
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Search for "dingy towing guide". Each year, a list is compiled showing which vehicles are towable, and if they have any limitations.
Some claim to be towable, but in fine print it will say things like: limited to 50 MPH, or 50 miles before needing to start the engine to lubricate the transmission (has pump rather than splasher gear).
The Jeep Wrangler has no towing limitations. Put a key in the ignition (without a chip for security reasons), move it to the first position to unlock the steering wheel, put the transfer case in neutral, and the transmission in park. Hitch it up, release the parking brake. Zero miles logged while towing.
If you find the vehicle you want, but doesn't appear to be very towable, check out REMCO. They have options for making other vehicles towable. http://www.remcotowing.com/Towing/Store.php
Some claim to be towable, but in fine print it will say things like: limited to 50 MPH, or 50 miles before needing to start the engine to lubricate the transmission (has pump rather than splasher gear).
The Jeep Wrangler has no towing limitations. Put a key in the ignition (without a chip for security reasons), move it to the first position to unlock the steering wheel, put the transfer case in neutral, and the transmission in park. Hitch it up, release the parking brake. Zero miles logged while towing.
If you find the vehicle you want, but doesn't appear to be very towable, check out REMCO. They have options for making other vehicles towable. http://www.remcotowing.com/Towing/Store.php
