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Towing tips
Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2011 6:37 am
by 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
Re: Towing tips
Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2011 1:34 pm
by 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.
Re: Towing tips
Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2011 1:57 pm
by Travis
Cheers
Is that driving. I was thinking I may be towed out by a tractor
TrAvis
Re: Towing tips
Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2011 5:05 pm
by 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?
Re: Towing tips
Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2011 6:38 pm
by Travis
No not four wheel drive. I just want to towed while not driving. Is it just N?
Re: Towing tips
Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2011 7:19 pm
by Alacrity
N with the engine running then.
Re: Towing tips
Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2011 9:49 am
by Travis
? Engine running?
Re: Towing tips
Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2011 10:40 am
by rita
Travis wrote:? 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..
Re: Towing tips
Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2011 10:51 am
by Alacrity
Rita is correct. Never tow an auto without the engine running, see
THIS THREAD
Re: Towing tips
Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2011 1:08 pm
by 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
Re: Towing tips
Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2011 1:35 pm
by 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