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Old Jul 16, 2014 | 06:07 PM
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I have a possible buyer for my 1980 Corvette and though he wants to tow it behind a motor home. I know the vette is low to the ground in the front especially.

Can a 1980 be towed behind a motor home pretty easily, or would he need a special tow set up for it?

Anyone know?

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Really not a C5 question I wouldn't think.
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I dont think I would tow it with wheels on the ground. just the wear and tear on a 35 year old car alone... I would advise getting a small trailer to roll it up on, or if it is a one time thing rent one for $50.

yeah this would be better served in the C3 section for sure.
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Old Jul 17, 2014 | 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by lamoore0888
I have a possible buyer for my 1980 Corvette and though he wants to tow it behind a motor home. I know the vette is low to the ground in the front especially.

Can a 1980 be towed behind a motor home pretty easily, or would he need a special tow set up for it?

Anyone know?

Thanks,
Larry
No. Never. Doesn't matter if it CAN be done, it should NOT be done. He should use a trailer.
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Old Jul 17, 2014 | 09:29 AM
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No. Never. Doesn't matter if it CAN be done, it should NOT be done. He should use a trailer.
Got it. Thanks Doug.

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Originally Posted by jrose7004
Really not a C5 question I wouldn't think.
My mistake, sorry bout that.

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Old Jul 17, 2014 | 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by jnealg
I dont think I would tow it with wheels on the ground. just the wear and tear on a 35 year old car alone... I would advise getting a small trailer to roll it up on, or if it is a one time thing rent one for $50.

yeah this would be better served in the C3 section for sure.

Thanks J. I thought I was posting this in the C3 forum, my apologies.

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