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Re: Anyone flat towing a Corvette?
************ NO ********* According to the C5 and C6 Owners Manual "" There are two type of recreational vehicle towing are know as "dinghy" towing where all 4 wheels are on the ground. And "Dolly towing with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device known as a "Dolly" "" Your vehicle was not designed to be towed with any of it's wheels on the ground! "" As I have a 2007 C6 Corvette, it would be all but impossible to tow as the frontal ground clearance is less than 5" from the ground! To get to the frame, would require cutting several slots in the front bumper to reach the frame (and would be extremely ugly)and you would be looking at spending several thousand $$$ to custom make an attachment plate! AL780Views0likes0CommentsRe: Would you drive a 1985 Class C with 130k 2,500 miles RT?
rjxj wrote: You can cover the basics but can never know for sure no matter what year it is. I have bought many used vehicles and always gone over the basics before trusting them. Tires, brakes, hoses, belts, water pump etc. 130,000 isn't that bad but years can be. If you are mechanically inclined you can carry tools but the most important tool is money. If I didn't have the money to fix whatever happens and put me up in a room or have the rig towed home then I'd stay home. It's all about the maintenance of the vehicle !!!! When I purchase a new (used) vehicle I go over it with a fine tooth comb. Unless the previous owners can come up with invoices from reputable automotive repair ship I don't consider anything has been done. I start with replacing ALL the filters, ALL Rubber hoses, AT transmission filter, rear end fluid, ignition wires and associated parts. Check radiator & heater cores for signs of leaks or spongy cores. Replace automatically if vehicle is 15 yrs or older. On to breaks, new pads or shoes and break lines. Tires, yes unless DOT code is less than 3 yrs. Also dont forget to look at the drive shaft joints, and rear seals. Batteries, unless they 24-36 months old - replace them!! I've done this religiously to ALL my vehicles across 50 yrs and have never been left stranded along side the road. Yes, my maintenance philosophy may be a little overboard. However, I give's me a baseline that I know that the item has been replaced / or maintained and I shouldn't have to worry about something breaking down or leaking out in the middle of Gods Country. The same maintenance philosophy hold true for the Gen set, A/C, etc.... AL556Views0likes0CommentsRe: Camping in Chicago
Don't know the reasoning, but it's been that way for years! No Trucks, No Pick up's!! Ask me how I know! (*) If you happen to have a Ford Rancharo, or Chevy El Cameno can't drive them either! (*)In addition to the restrictions on LSD, trucks can not drive on other streets. Can't remember if it's Avenues, or Boulevards. Have a family member that lives on Brookfield. Same restrictions. Have a one ton box truck, class D commercial plate, and I have to be very careful when I drive over there. AL274Views0likes0CommentsRe: Another 'different' tire question...
Here is a link that may provide some historic information! http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=138 Personally, I prefer to err on the side of safety! I've seen too many tire failures that were consistent with tire related age issues. AL369Views0likes0Comments
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