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Towing Advice.

  • 15-08-2012 10:13pm
    #1
    washman3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,646 ✭✭✭


    Need advice on towing a Peugeot 207 with another car/jeep.
    Is it ok to use the towing eye provided that screws into underside of front bumper.?
    The local "barstool expert" and former mechanic says these eyes should not be used for towing as they are only a means of holding down a vehicle with straps when being carried on a transporter. his theory is that towing from these can cause chassis damage to the car and also to the car doing the towing.!!
    i have never heard this theory before to be honest and makes little sense.
    BTW i need to tow circa 20 miles. Any advice? Thanks..:confused:


    P.S. i would be using a certified steel towbar as opposed to a strap/rope so there would be virtually no sharp jerks.


Comments

  • #2
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,520 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    I'd work away.


  • #3
    Kristopherus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,907 ✭✭✭✭Kristopherus


    So would I. And, OP, you can advise the so-called expert that he should stay at the bar, and stop talking nonsense:(


  • #4
    Avns1s
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    Agree with both posters who replied.

    As a matter of interest, how does your barstool expert propose that the car be towed?


  • #5
    washman3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,646 ✭✭✭washman3


    Avns1s wrote: »
    Agree with both posters who replied.

    As a matter of interest, how does your barstool expert propose that the car be towed?

    Thats his theory, "modern" cars should not be towed as the chassis strengths are a "pale shadow" of the older cars and the jerking can cause damage to both tower and towed vehicles. should only be carried on a transporter or recovery truck.
    Makes no sense to me either, just thought i'd get some opinions here.


  • #6
    slimjimmc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,786 ✭✭✭slimjimmc


    Cars are anchored to a transporter by the suspension arms or other secure points, but not by towing eyes.
    The towing eye on my car intended for towing, as confirmed by the owners manual and Haynes workshop manual. Can't see why other cars would be different.

    A towing bar like this is designed to hook into towing eyes and because it can't go slack like a rope it will reduce any sharp jolts on both vehicles.


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  • #7
    washman3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,646 ✭✭✭washman3


    slimjimmc wrote: »
    Cars are anchored to a transporter by the suspension arms or other secure points, but not by towing eyes.
    The towing eye on my car intended for towing, as confirmed by the owners manual and Haynes workshop manual. Can't see why other cars would be different.

    A towing bar like this is designed to hook into towing eyes and because it can't go slack like a rope it will reduce any sharp jolts on both vehicles.

    Thanks, makes perfect sense. My towing bar is very similar, just does'nt have the spring in the middle. cost around the same as one pictured, around 5 yrs ago. used it only once before but miles better than a rope or strap.


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