never mind : )

jordansinthesky · October 19, 2010, 02:27:47 PM

Hello all, I am going to pick up my 4104 in San Diego next week and can't find anybody to follow me home in my car, so I am looking to setup for flat towing. First of all I have a 96 Ford Explorer that is all wheel drive. Is this going to work? I've been doing research, and know that 4x4's are good, but not sure about all wheel drive. Also, I could use recommendations as to where to look for the ideal setup, as well as towing laws in Ca and Az. Thanks guys : )

robertglines1 · October 19, 2010, 02:29:39 PM

ck your owners manual to see if it can be towed.

Len Silva · October 19, 2010, 02:38:27 PM

I THINK your Explorer can be towed but there is something the dealer has to do to be sure the transfer case goes into neutral. This is not something to take a chance on, be sure about what you are doing.

robertglines1 · October 19, 2010, 02:46:21 PM

last time I picked up a bus I did a rental car one way. Then you would have time to sort your towing problems out.

jordansinthesky · October 19, 2010, 03:22:25 PM

I would get a rental but am not 25 yet so most won't rent to me and if they will it's very expensive. I guess I'll keep trying to find someone to go with me.

Nick Badame Refrig/ACC · October 19, 2010, 03:27:27 PM

Hummm,

Maybe you could take a BUS to pick up your BUS... Now that's funny!!

Welcome Jordan!

Nick-

bobofthenorth · October 19, 2010, 03:29:42 PM

Rather than a flat tow why not rent a car dolly from U-Haul? Then you can deal with the towbar and all that good stuff on your time in your yard. Have fun on the p/u - exciting times. I can well remember the thrill of driving the frenchy-bus for the first time.

jordansinthesky · October 19, 2010, 03:34:55 PM

tried Uhaul. They won't rent a trailer to someone towing with a 1957 bus

jordansinthesky · October 19, 2010, 03:43:42 PM

None of the greyhound schedules match what I need to do schedule wise. It's been a hell of a time getting days off work that match the owners. I am trying hard to find someone to just ride out and follow me home.

Dreamscape · October 19, 2010, 04:03:08 PM

We flew out to pick ours up.

It would be easier to do that than worry about setting up to tow a vehicle for the first time not knowing if you can or not.

Just a thought.

jordansinthesky · October 19, 2010, 04:08:47 PM

I would fly, but once again the rental thing comes into play and the owner can't come get me. I did find someone to go with me though, so all is once again good in the world. Wish me luck on the drive home

rwc · October 19, 2010, 04:09:48 PM

I flew out to pick mine up also and the seller picked me up at the airport. Hag a great trip with no real problems.

Highway Yacht · October 19, 2010, 04:11:53 PM

Quote from: jordansinthesky on October 19, 2010, 04:08:47 PM
I would fly, but once again the rental thing comes into play and the owner can't come get me. I did find someone to go with me though, so all is once again good in the world. Wish me luck on the drive home

Good Luck!!!!!... Make sure you take some tools, oil, water, etc... just in case you have problems...
****MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A FLASHLIGHT TOO****

Lonnie time to go · October 19, 2010, 04:37:47 PM

Maybe let you car run while towing some here have done that.
Not sure how that works and if its safe for all wheel drive.
Another not all wheel drive is not four wheel drive, towing is usually bad.

Lonnie

zubzub · October 19, 2010, 05:38:25 PM

does the bus have a hitch already? If it does all you need to do is work out the tow bar before you go. I foolishly waited to attach my towbar points etc.. 'til I was onsite, I had all my tools but still it was an unnecessary pain.. FWIW I just use a inexpensive simple towbar rated for my toad. I won't advise you on the towing of your rig it \'s all a mystery to me. The fact that manual trans can't be towed in neutral...totally weird....good luck on your maiden voyage...get tow insurance, or bring an extra grand,,,,bring a few extra grand anyhow....the little costs add up quickly.