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Old 25 November 2011, 04:53 PM
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hi,
is it posssible to tow scooby classic with another car
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Old 25 November 2011, 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by trekkker
hi,
is it posssible to tow scooby classic with another car
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Only for a short distance and only with 4 wheels on the floor.
Your best off using a trailer.
Old 25 November 2011, 05:03 PM
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why cant u toe them with 4 wheels on floor?
Old 25 November 2011, 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by sonic93
why cant u tow them with 4 wheels on floor?
You can, but not recommended for long distances.
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thanks for the info,
whats a short distance

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Old 25 November 2011, 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by trekkker
thanks for the info,
whats a short distance

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How far you thinking of going??
Old 25 November 2011, 05:21 PM
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max 30 miles
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Old 25 November 2011, 05:24 PM
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Depends on what roads your using mate however get a spring dampened towbar from screwfix to do the job instead of a rope
Old 25 November 2011, 05:26 PM
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mainly dual carriageway,
is there a speed to not go above,
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Old 25 November 2011, 05:58 PM
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I'd NEVER go above 40mph towing anything which is, effectively, unbraked
Old 25 November 2011, 06:31 PM
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cheers for the help
so i should be ok then,
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Old 25 November 2011, 06:42 PM
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Make sure you stick a light board on the back mate just as a safety precaution
Old 25 November 2011, 07:28 PM
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good idea will do
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