Flat Towing....

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ShaunT
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Flat Towing....

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I did some slow test runs around the block and down a main street about 50 miles per hour max. Turning left at slow speed wants to drag the tires a bit. Turning right no problem. Mild tail wag at times at speed but nothing crazy... is that all pretty normal? Gonna try the fwy tomorrow and see haw she does at 60 mph. I am towing with my excursion.
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Re: Flat Towing....

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I've flat towed several times and it helps if the hitch is as leval as possible. Sweeping turns are best.
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While not a SII, we flat towed "Billy" all the time, 3rd gear, hubs locked, Tcase in neutral. Did almost 2K miles that way mostly highway @ 65 mph.
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