Towing the VX

[SlowPro48]

I'm going to show my ignorance about transfer cases and towing 4-down here but why can't you just put the TOD in neutral and pull that VX as-is? Why would you need another transfer case? Seems like all you would need to do is figure out a way to lock the TOD in neutral since from what I remember there's no detente for neurtal. Wouldn't want that thing jumping into gear if you hit a bump going down the road!

OK - somebody splain it to me...

[rowhard]

SlowPro, again no smarter then you. Just know that you can't drag this puppy with the rear wheels down and the fronts dangling. That's why my comment about disconnecting the shaft from the rear diff. Beyond that, I don't have a clue.

[SlowPro48]

Yeah, my bro was a repo man for a while and found that out the hard way when he towed an AWD Honda with only the rear wheels on the ground. I think by 4-down he mean with all four wheels on the road so there wouldn't be a speed differential between front and rear most of the time and when there was it wouldn't matter with the TOD in neutral anyway. BUT - since we don't have hubs that can unlock, basically the whole drivetrain would still be spinning so I think it must be more of a wear issue.

No worries - I'm sure some knowledgeable VXer will wade into this conversation soon and then we'll know!

[SlowPro48]

...but of course that wouldn't be solved by a different transfer case so we're back to square 1..

OK - time to fold some laundry. Maybe there will be an answer in the morning. What is this... Twitter?

[rowhard]

No worries - I'm sure some knowledgeable VXer will wade into this conversation soon and then we'll know!

Que LDUB

[crotchrocket]

You can solve the front wheel issue with locking wheel hubs that litterally disconnect the front wheels from the tranny by simply turning a switch on the hub. Inexpensive and simple to fit.

The rear is more problematic.

you could reverse it onto this and tow it backwards with the front wheels running freely

http://www.northerntool.com/images/p.../125760_lg.jpg



also look here

http://rv-roadtrips.thefuntimesguide..._behind_rv.php

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/auto-p...g-options3.htm

[VX KAT]

You can solve the front wheel issue with locking wheel hubs that litterally disconnect the front wheels from the tranny by simply turning a switch on the hub. Inexpensive and simple to fit.

The rear is more problematic.
you could reverse it onto this and tow it backwards with the front wheels running freely
http://www.northerntool.com/images/p.../125760_lg.jpg

also look here
http://rv-roadtrips.thefuntimesguide..._behind_rv.php
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/auto-p...g-options3.htm

Looking down the road a ways...we'd like to tow the VX behind our FJ to get to Moab or maybe behind an RV one day. (FJ has 5,000 lb tow capacity...I know it's getting close here). Read this thread and the several other threads referenced, but not sure we're clear.

1) Crotch mentioned using a dolly and tow it backwards, with rear wheels up. Did this turn out to be an OK solution?

2) Crotch also mentioned getting FRONT LOCKING WHEEL HUBS which easily disconnect front wheels from tranny.....then could you tow it on dolly backwards with rear wheels up? Isn't that what you just got, the AVM manual hubs? Crotch, are they VX specific...what's the model number? My quick search so far hasn't found them yet for the VX.... Any downside to doing this? With this method, any other things ya gotta do so you don't screw other stuff up on the VX?

3) The Remco towing site lists the VX and many products available, but the "Application notes" happen to mention that TOD AWD MUST be towed on a trailer....so are those parts listed part of their Drive Shaft Coupling device or not? Many don't sound like it to me.

4) Remco's info talks about RearWD...so if you got Remco's Drive Shaft Coupling installed for the rear wheels, could you then tow the VX with Front wheels on dolly?

Any other options....while trying to avoid flatbed method if possible? Be kind, I don't know squat about this stuff.....

[tom4bren]

Theoretically it is a doable approach.

I would still have concerns about excessive bearing wear on the front wheel assemblies, uneven tire wear since only the fronts are down for extended periods, running tires backwards that were 'broke in' rolling forward and I don't even want to think about the damage if you ever forgot to unlock the hubs.

I'll be looking into the car trailer option. I don't think loading/unloading from a trailer is any more difficult than with a dolly. Storage of the trailer is really the only downside. I think the rig would tow better on a trailer anyway (especially if equipped with surge brakes).

[Ldub]

Que LDUB

I use the "search" function...

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...ghlight=towing

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...ghlight=towing

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...ghlight=towing

[Riff Raff]

Travelin2--- I know this isn't what you want to hear, but I'd leave the VX at home and get a little gas miser micro-car camp site beater that's front wheel drive and use a simple single-axle tow-dolly with the car's front drive axle on the tow-dolly itself.

Get something like a used cheapo Ford Festiva, Kia, Hyundai, etc. that doesn't weigh jack-sh!!!!!!!t, and is front wheel drive (for tow-dolly convenience). Save the VX for when you're at home. Your VX will last longer (parked at home), and your Motorhome will get better MPG, saving you money all-around. Just my 2-cents.

[Ldub]

Travelin2--- I know this isn't what you want to hear, but I'd leave the VX at home and get a little gas miser micro-car camp site beater that's front wheel drive and use a simple single-axle tow-dolly with the car's front drive axle on the tow-dolly itself.

Get something like a used cheapo Ford Festiva, Kia, Hyundai, etc. that doesn't weigh jack-sh!!!!!!!t, and is front wheel drive (for tow-dolly convenience). Save the VX for when you're at home. Your VX will last longer (parked at home), and your Motorhome will get better MPG, saving you money all-around. Just my 2-cents.

... on that!

[SlowPro48]

I use the "search" function...

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...ghlight=towing

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...ghlight=towing

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...ghlight=towing

Yeah you did - and it didn't turn up squat did it?

Did you even read those threads? The last one has absolutely nothing to do with the topic at hand (it talks about CV boots getting torn by towing on a rollback) and NONE of those threads answer the question of why changing out the transfer case would allow 4 down towing.

I'm just trying to learn something NEW here...

...I already know how to use the search function!

[Ldub]

Yeah you did - and it didn't turn up squat did it?

Did you even read those threads? The last one has absolutely nothing to do with the topic at hand (it talks about CV boots getting torn by towing on a rollback) and NONE of those threads answer the question of why changing out the transfer case would allow 4 down towing.

I'm just trying to learn something NEW here...

...I already know how to use the search function!

Yep... read every word...I was trying to illustrate that towing the VX is mostly, not recommended.

I'm very happy that you know how to use the search function...

I think Crotchrocket might have the best idea.