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What's the best way to tow a festy 300 plus miles (trailer, dolly, etc)? Never done this before and would love input from those more experienced.
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Last edited by BigWheel; 08-13-2008, 06:43 PM.'93 Festiva GL / "HOT ROD"
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Either or will work fine. Just make sure if you use a dolly, tow it rear wheels trailing. I know its obvious but sometimes you never know.
If the tires are in bad shape. Id probably use a trailer and make sure its locked down good.Search Master - Honorary Member of Midwest Festiva Inc., Gulf Coast Chapter
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Well, being a towing god for some years now. Like monsoon said, if the rear tires are good and the rear bearings are not loose, than doly it. Check it over good, a rear tire coming off down the highway is a little embarrasing. If not to sure, then trailer it, better being safe than sorry.A Horse, A Horse my kingdom for a Horse. (well maybe just a rust free festy will do)
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The dolly will do fine. Where I live, we get thousands of tourists. About half that come in motor homes are towing a vehicle. Many use dollies and some come from thousands of miles away with no trouble. Like MONSOON said, make sure the tires are good and I don't see where you would have a problem.Festiva: Because even my dog can build a Honda.
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The guy that bought the metro vert from me towed it by dolly up to Maryland. Didnt have any problems. But I was more than a little worried for him. The tires were very weather checked. I dont think I wouldve had the cajones to dolly it that far.Search Master - Honorary Member of Midwest Festiva Inc., Gulf Coast Chapter
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I don't like superstitious people. They're bad luck. - Serge A. Storms
If at first you don't succeed, failure may be your style.
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It looks at though the dolly is the way to go provided the tires are good. Thanks a bunch for the info.'93 Festiva GL / "HOT ROD"
'02 F-150 Supercrew
'02 Excursion 4x4
'98 Jeep Cherokee Classic LimitedComment
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Hardly knew it was there.
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Thanks for all the advice and someday I hope it will pay off. I had hoped to be bringing home a festy today but the deal fell apart. As the gas prices soar so does the price of a Festiva.'93 Festiva GL / "HOT ROD"
'02 F-150 Supercrew
'02 Excursion 4x4
'98 Jeep Cherokee Classic LimitedComment
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I used a tow bar to bring my last one home. 600 miles without any problems. Removed the front bumper cover and bolted the tow bar to the reinforcement bar in the bumper.
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FestivaWes and I installed a tow bar with nothing more then a pocket knife a pair of pliers and some beer.
Wes towed it home at night (couple hundred miles ) despite the gale force winds, no safely chains, or running lights.
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