May be a PITA, but IMO it's worth it to not do any damage to the car.
tow a c5 6 speed?
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tow a c5 6 speed?
anyone done this like behind a motorhome with a dolly ?is it ok being a 6 speed instead of a automatic,,????????????? just like 100 miles at a time,,,no long distances,,,,,,
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Also, most dolly ramps are short and the loading angle is steep. The chances are that the front bumper facia of the car may scrape when loading. With the front of the car on the dolly, you have to check to make sure there is sufficient ground clearance at the rear. The exhaust tips may be very close to the ground with the front of the C5 raised.
You will also need a way to get working rear lights. Some states may not allow you to get away with just the lights on a tow dolly. Some dollies don't even have their own lights. Obviously magnetic tow lights are out
so that leaves trying to splice into the car wiring harness.Frankly, I would not consider towing a C5 using a dolly. If you need a car at your destination and you travel a lot with your motorhome, consider buying a small used car and towing that with a towbar.
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been there ,done all that,i have a hummer i tow,,but i want my baby to come with me,to my camp about 100 miles away in bay saint louis miss,,and a trailer is too bulky,,,,thanks,,i just wanted to make sur i cant hurt the transmission or drive train,,,ill work out something,,,,
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In most states it is illegal to tow a rear wheel drive car with a tow dolly. U-Haul will not rent you one if they know you are towing a RWD car.
All RWD cars should be trailered for your safety and others'
All RWD cars should be trailered for your safety and others'
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What worth more to you, your vette or a trailer?
A dolly ain't going to cut it.
An aluminum car trailer can be expensive but is light weight for ease of handling and towing. Even a low profile steel trailer is better than the other alternatives.
A dolly ain't going to cut it.
An aluminum car trailer can be expensive but is light weight for ease of handling and towing. Even a low profile steel trailer is better than the other alternatives.
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As far as safety, you evidently haven't noticed all the MH's pulling a vehicle behind them 4-down. With the proper equipment it's just fine.
I looked at doing it with my C5 but the front end would have to be badly butchered to attach a hitch. Also, the 6 speed could be a problem as many are not towable due to lack of bearing lube when being towed (the cluster gear isn't turning as in 4 and 5 speeds).
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Not withstanding the possible transmission/rear end damage. The car is so low, that with the front properly attached to a dolly, the rear will scrap on the slightest highway imperfection. Why damage a good car just to save face on a flatbed type trailer. Wanna see the type of damage you will probably get. Just search for the video of the tow truck destroying a Vette.
