Re: [DML] Towing/Car Transporter

[tonilfhs98@xxxx]

I used a car transporter from UHaul a few years back towing a D but I towed 
it with a full size van with a class 3 hitch. I remember when I called for a 
reservation on the transporter, UHaul did not have the DeLorean in its 
database and I had to give them the weight and dimensions to prove to them 
that it will fit on the transporter but that was the only hurdle from UHaul.
It's been a few years but if I remember it correctly, you have to be careful 
with the door cause the fender of the transporter will be blocking the door 
after it is on completely. The D I was towing wasn't running and I used a 
come-along to load it and avoided the problem. I also loaded it backwards 
with the rear of the D going on first. My reasoning was to give the hitch 
some tougue weight to avoid the transporter from fishtailing at highway 
speed. If you are going to be towing it backwards like I did, one thing to 
REMEMBER is to tape or tie down the rear sun hatch and the hood to prevent 
the wind from reaping it off at highway speed. Another thing to note is the 
transporter has a surge brake system and you have to lock it before it can be 
backed up. I have to jam a piece of wood in it to prevent the brake from 
activating when I need to back up. You may want to check with the rental 
place to see if there is a simplier way to deactivate the surge brake during 
back-up. 
I did get a lot of thumbs up and comments at the toll stops but otherwise it 
was uneventful.
Good luck with towing.
Bill
#2517


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