Towing tips

[Travis]

Major possibility that I will have to get towed from behind out a muddy field. Any tips? Do I just slip auto gear box into N? Should I try and get tractor in front? Where do I put hook? Some folks here in big camper vans already had towing ring snapped.

Cheers

Travis

[Alacrity]

I would put it in S with the hold button engaged myself. If its muddy don't try to pull away in D without the hold engaged.

[Travis]

Cheers

Is that driving. I was thinking I may be towed out by a tractor

TrAvis

[Alacrity]

Towed out? In a Bongo. Nah! I would still do the same though just to help relieve the load. I take it you are 4x4?

[Travis]

No not four wheel drive. I just want to towed while not driving. Is it just N?

[Alacrity]

N with the engine running then.

[Travis]

? Engine running?

[rita]

? Engine running?

Hi,
If you have the engine running the oil pump for the auto-box will be working,also you will have Brakes if you need to stop in a hurry.The Tractor driver will probably keep you right,regarding the actual tow.

The best of luck.

Cheers..

[Alacrity]

Rita is correct. Never tow an auto without the engine running, see THIS THREAD

[Travis]

Should never have doubted the bongo. Everyone getting towed out for £40 a go by the AA. Slipped him to S with hold pulled away first thing, no probs. Thanks everyone.

Travis

[alant54]

Ah now I see the problem......slipped HIM into S.....it's a MALE Bongo.....males can't multitask.....if it had been a HER.then there would have been no worries... ....that's what the wife told me anyway.....

Alan