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Re: Flat tow Chevy Spark
tatest wrote: Check to see what actually makes the wheel lock, if it does at all. On my manual transmission Fit, the lock is not activated until the key is pulled out, so I can leave the key in the "off" position. Same for my manual transmission truck. It is more towable automatics that have the key problem, i.e. switch must be turned to an "on" position to get the selector out of Park. Can't do that with the Spark. We tried it. Chevy's directions are to put the car in neutral, release the hand brake and turn the key to accessory. There are no other instructions. Strange thing is that we towed well over a thousand miles running all day and never had a problem. The dead battery problem just popped up one day and remained. I think there is some kind of phantom load running which we can't find. It's not worth tracing the entire electrical system, pulling fuses, etc to find it. The battery disconnect suggested by Chevrolet works perfectly and really isn't any bother.3KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Flat tow Chevy Spark
The battery disconnect was the suggestion of Chevrolet. This simple and very inexpensive method ($10-$20 at an auto parts store, easily installed in 10 minutes) will not void any warranty on the car. The battery disconnect works perfectly, was inexpensive, easy to install and solved the problem. Why would anyone want to start with running charge lines or disabling the steering lock?3KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Flat tow Chevy Spark
We tow a 2013 Chevy Spark with a manual transmission. You need the key to be turned to unlock the wheels. There is NO FUSE to pull for this car. We have spoken directly to Chevy about it. We bought a battery disconnect switch and it is working perfectly. We disconnect the battery when we hook up and reconnect it when we disconnect the toad. Hope this helps.3KViews0likes0CommentsNeed Recommendations for a Spashguard
We are towing a 2013 Chevy Spark behind our 23' Class C. I am looking for a simple solution to keep road debris from the car. I'm not interested in a bra and those slings that lie under the tow bar look complicated to install. Our rear bumper is a solid metal box that stands away from the body of the camper. It can be moved closer by repositioning bolts. We are not Do-It-Yourself handy so we need something that either installs easily or cheaply by the RV shop. I welcome any advice.952Views0likes2CommentsRe: 2013 Chevy Spark
We tow a Chevy Spark. The automatic is NOTtowable 4 wheels down. We tow the manual. We love it. It's such fun to drive, barely effects our mileage (<1 mpg) Chevy recommends it not be towed at more than 55 mph. Since that's about what we do anyway to conserve fuel, it's not a problem for us.777Views0likes0CommentsRe: looking for a light weight toad
We have a 2011 23' Coachmen Freelander on the Chevy chassis. We just bought a 2013 Chevy Spark with standard transmission for our toad. It's a pleasure to tow. Light enough to not effect mileage (maybe 1 mpg) and is legal without a supplemental braking system everywhere but California. I did check each state. The car is a four-seater and is very roomy and comfortable for a Smart. It gets an amazing 36 mpg driving around town. We went with a Blue Ox RV mounted tow bar and base plate. Very simple system and easy to use. Best part was the price of around $12,000. I don't know how to post a photo here or I would.455Views0likes0CommentsRe: What did you do to your Class C MH today???
My husband took OTRA* in for her first oil change. Then he ran the generator to exercise it. He is gonna have to wash it before we leave on our trip at the end of the week. I'm gonna have to do some packing and housekeeping, too. *OTRA is what we named our 2011 Coachman Freelander 21QB. It stands for "On The Road Again".319Views0likes0CommentsRe: CELL PHONE INTERNET ACCESS
thefivers wrote: I am in the Trial Period for both Verizon with a Thunderbolt and Sprint with an EVO...... I am not sure what phone to keep. I am not getting great 3G with either phone (maybe I'm expecting too much). I live in the Las Vegas area and can't leave for a camping trip for another month so I can't test the phones to see how the connections are when I'm camping. Can you all please give me your experience with how both phones and services are working with 3G & 4G. I realize I will most likely only get 3G ( if I'm lucky )when out camping. I need to send one phone back and keep the other before my trial is up next Tuesday. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks,AL I have a friend who is a full time RVer. She has two phones, a Sprint and a Verizon. She has reported that the Verizon is getting service while the Sprint phone is a "brick" As for 3G or 4G, I wouldn't count on 4G anywhere outside of very major cities for a while. We just came back from a trip and had 3G for most of the way between Fredericksburg, TX and Las Cruces, NM. There were a couple of places where we had 1X service (south of I-10) on Verizon but it worked fine for voice and the smartphone operated just great, which surprised me, so I'm assuming it would have worked for data, too.582Views0likes0Comments
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