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Re: How to flat tow an AWD SUV?
Thanks for the replys. So I need the Escalde, which is just a Tahoe with a few more options, to carry around the 4 kids I have along with my wife and I while Down at the baseball tournament. I definitely don't just have money to spend or I would just stay at a hotel or condo while there. I bought my escalade for under $30k when it had 40k miles and 3 years old.....so cost me the same as a Tahoe...... I just got a good deal. Anyway sorry for the rant, I wanted to see if it was possible to tow it or if too much trouble I could have my wife drive it down but not first choice as driving in the Motorhome as a family is part of the fun and memories. Plus saving on the gas would be nice as well. I do appreciate everyone's responses though. I have owned the Motorhome for 3 years now and used to just hook up my jeep wrangler..... But then along came our 4 th kid and not enough room. So now we have a car and the SUV Anyway it looks like it could work, but might be more of a risk and hassle than it is worth. Good to hear others have done it before though as lots of baseball in our future with three boys 11 and under!588Views0likes0CommentsRe: How to flat tow an AWD SUV?
I may just have the wife drive it down. I was just trying to be creative with how I could tow it down. With Remco having a pump for it, it seems like others have done it before. I may just wait to have the pump installed so we can tow it whenever we want without worry. I must admit I am still a bit tempted to tow it though! Thank you everyone for your responses! Exactly the info I was looking for..... bith the pros and cons! l589Views0likes0CommentsRe: How to flat tow an AWD SUV?
Thank you. That is good to confirm that it can be towed with the kit. I will look into one. With having the trip this coming weekend, I may just do the engine idle and stop more often..... Like once every 90 mins or so to check in everything. But I wouldn't mind equipping it for longer hauls as I don't plan on Selling it anytime soon!216Views0likes0CommentsRe: How to flat tow an AWD SUV?
I will try calling blue ox tmrw. Cadillac has said you can't flat tow it, but I am pretty sure it is to avoid burning up the transmission and transfer case. Hoping that with the engine idling and in neutral, that they will both stay sufficiently lubed. Should be similar to just putting the vehicle in neutral when coasting down a big hill? Thanks again for everyone's feedback. I definitely don't ever plan on towing cross country or often this way, but think this work around makes the most sense a couple of these baseball tournaments we will be going to this year.216Views0likes0CommentsRe: How to flat tow an AWD SUV?
I do have a brake buddy that I used to use when towing an older jeep. But I sold the jeep a couple years ago. I will have to see if it will work while the engine is on. If not do you think the combo of my engine brake and cautious driving leaving plenty of room to brake would suffice? Thanks for your replies!!216Views0likes0CommentsHow to flat tow an AWD SUV?
I have a 38 ft Monaco Knight with 330 Cummins Diesel. I have towed using a car hauler in the past for my car, but I need to tow a bigger vehicle so the while family can fit in it once we are at our destination. I have a 2007. AWD Cadillac Escalade with 95k miles on it. This is my question. I think the Main issue with towing the AWD is that there is no oil pump on when the engine is off. What if I simply leave my car in Neutral and leave the engine running while I am pulling it behind the Motorhome ? That should keep the transmission and transfer case lubed right? I am only going a total of 250 miles to get to my destination for my son's baseball tournament, the. We will use the SUV for about 3 days and the hook it back up and return home. Do you think this will work? Just leave the engine running and in neutral. I will probably stop after a couple hours and check on it..... It's less than a 5 hour trip anyway. Please let me know your thoughts. It is out of warranty so not worried about that. I already have a blue on tow system for it. I really would prefer to flat tow and looking for a work around that I will probably only use a few times a year and never more than 300 a 400 miles Thanks!8.1KViews0likes37Comments
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