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Le Mans Master
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From: Wisconsin
My C5 is a daily driver with 160K miles here in the North of Boston Area - I use AAA at least twice a year. Last time the side wall blew out of rear tire. When I call, the 1st thing out of my mouth is that I need a Flat bed tow. The operator will ask why, Ill tell her it a corvette, and it's always - "Not a problem sir".
I've seen it towed two different ways, and I had no problem with either. They chain the rear and the front over the heavy components and it gets tightened. But my favorite is when they secure it by using Straps that fit over the front two tires.
I've seen it towed two different ways, and I had no problem with either. They chain the rear and the front over the heavy components and it gets tightened. But my favorite is when they secure it by using Straps that fit over the front two tires.
Instructor
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One time we drove it up, I managed a gentle smile and asked him to be careful - and he was. The second time, I am just about positive he used the front two slots where the hockey puck attach to, to pull it forward.
Burning Brakes
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From: Portland OR
Not all tow companies have the different types of trucks but some have the ones that reach way out to make the ramp a lot lower and this is why they need to be told that it is a Vette that is going to be hauled.I believe some of the older trucks did not extend out making the ramp too steep for the Vettes.That is why they had to carry planks for adjustments.On another note all of the tow companies have or should have manuals explaining all the do's and don'ts about how to set up for various cars for towing.I can tell you by experience that there are some real idiots in this profession and beware when you have your car towed that you inventory everything in your car before the tow truck leaves.There are a lot of thieves in this profession.
Fred
Fred
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Le Mans Master
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From: Wisconsin
Not all tow companies have the different types of trucks but some have the ones that reach way out to make the ramp a lot lower and this is why they need to be told that it is a Vette that is going to be hauled.I believe some of the older trucks did not extend out making the ramp too steep for the Vettes.That is why they had to carry planks for adjustments.On another note all of the tow companies have or should have manuals explaining all the do's and don'ts about how to set up for various cars for towing.I can tell you by experience that there are some real idiots in this profession and beware when you have your car towed that you inventory everything in your car before the tow truck leaves.There are a lot of thieves in this profession.
Fred
Fred
Some good info here:
forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/2652132-help-my-vette-needs-to-be-towed-where-are-the-tow-hook-locations.html
Some good info here:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...locations.html
and here http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...n-trailer.html
Last edited by JR-01; Sep 24, 2013 at 05:17 PM.
