How do you tow your Series LR?

[SweetPear]

I just took measurements on my enclosed car trailer and the Series III isn't going to fit without going through alot of hassle removing the roof and repositioning the windshield. Under normal conditions I wouldn't think twice but not sure really how rusty the windshield mounts are and don't want to open up "a can of worms" if not needed. Anyone ever use a car trailer from UHAUL? Was thinking the tandem trailer not the dolly. Will be transporting it approx. 1000 miles so I need something safe.

[msggunny]

I trailered mine on a flatbed from Baltimore MD to here. Nothing special. you can always flat tow it, just make sure you prep it correctly first.

[SweetPear]

Did you use a trailer like the ones Uhaul rents? Not all trailers are created equal. Seems like it squeezes under the 4000lb max weight and the width seems ok.

[sven]

I used a UHAUL trailer when I bought the SIII. The only problem I had was that the straps didnt fit around the 32" tires. Solution was to let the air out!

[jabber]

I call AAA. :D They've helped me out a few times!! hahaha

[archaeologistjen]

We towed our 88 on one of the U-haul trailers from Florida to Pennsylvania, and also had to let air out of the tires. This was towed behind the largest truck they rent... not an experience I would ever want to replicate.

[jp-]

I've towed an 88" with a U-Haul dolly. 1000 miles, and it did just fine. The rear driveshaft was out, to be safe.

[scott]

you guys are scaring me. i'm dragg'n my iia w/ a tow bar behind an lr3 600 miles

[LH Drive]

If you decide to Tow it, I would replace the tires that are going to be rolling with new tires even if they have lots of tread remaining. Old tires that have not seen daily use will crack, dry rot and will do one thing on you at high speed, explode. I flat towed mine 1,600 miles from South Texas to Milwaukee last summer. I even wired the S3 rear lights/turn signals to the Pensky rental with a 16' trailer harness.

[SweetPear]

Well if I had a tow bar I would just "DRAG" it also...I think my Dodge one ton with cummins would do fine. :thumb-up:

[scott]

http://www.roversnorth.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=281&d=1187823631 $140 at u-haul, i reinforce the bumper bolt on parts with some angle iron to the frame. put it in 4th w/ transfer case in neutral and i try to keep it under 70 mph. when wiring the 4 flat type i had to switch the brake and turn signals

[badvibes]

I've also flat-towed with a tow bar. Only went about 100 miles but don't think a longer tow would be a problem so long as the tow rig is up to it. Good tires on the Series, plenty of lube in the diffs and gear boxes, 4th gear in the tranny and neutral in the transfer case. Would consider disconnecting the rear drive shaft if I was going 1000 miles though I don't really know if it is really an advantage. Tow rig was my buds Whipple charged Chevy Z-71. :thumb-up: It didn't even seem to notice the Rover behind it.

Jeff

[Tim Smith]

I've seen a truck with locking hubs front and back. When I asked what the back ones were for, the fellow pointed at the tow bar and it all made sense to me.

Seemed like an easy way to unlock everything but I was concerned about the wheel bearings and oil getting to them on long tows...

Cheers,
Tim