I have used both a tow bar and a tow dolly with my truck and if you are
planning on towing your car a lot, I'd recommend the dolly. However,
if you are only going to tow once an a while, I see nothing wrong with
the bar. I towed from Maine to Maryland with a tow bar without a
problem. On the way back I did get that weird oscillation but it only
happened once when I turned way way to sharp. Steer straight (highway)
you're fine.
Seth
On Wednesday, September 4, 2002, at 04:24 PM, Sharkey wrote:
>> be sure that the weight distribution was rearward i.e., more than 50%
>> behind
>> the rear wheels. If the weight was forward, serious instability would
>> develop
>
> Sorry to disagree, Roger, but that's *exactly* backwards. Having low/no
> weight on the tongue of a trailer will cause the instability you
> describe.
>
> As for towing vehicles, you are correct that the use of a tow dolly is
> preferred. In fact, I would never tow any of my vehicles with all four
> wheels on the pavement. This is very destructive to the suspension,
> causes
> premature wear on the tires, and usually results in oscillation or,
> worse
> yet, the front wheels of the towed car trying to turn in the opposite
> direction of the towing vehicle's motion, particularly on gravel
> surfaces.
>
> If you have any respect for your vehicles, use a tow dolly, or better
> yet,
> a full car trailer. Anything less is shortening the service life of
> your
> equipment.
>
> -S
>
>
>
>
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