homelesshartshorns Posted April 5, 2022 Report Share Posted April 5, 2022 Any one have any experience pulling a mini cooper on a dolly? Quote Still seeing Places we have never seen before and others that we thought we would never see again! . homelesshartshorns | Trying to spend the last Dollar on the Last Day! (wordpress.com) George Hartshorn | Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted April 5, 2022 Report Share Posted April 5, 2022 Auto or standard transmission? Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homelesshartshorns Posted April 5, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2022 I have nether, considering one or the other. Quote Still seeing Places we have never seen before and others that we thought we would never see again! . homelesshartshorns | Trying to spend the last Dollar on the Last Day! (wordpress.com) George Hartshorn | Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homelesshartshorns Posted April 5, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2022 What do I need to know about each? Quote Still seeing Places we have never seen before and others that we thought we would never see again! . homelesshartshorns | Trying to spend the last Dollar on the Last Day! (wordpress.com) George Hartshorn | Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted April 5, 2022 Report Share Posted April 5, 2022 Manual, probably flat tow. Auto, almost certainly need a dolly. Decent enough cars, good power, good fuel mileage, decent room. Quote I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted April 5, 2022 Report Share Posted April 5, 2022 Quote If you wish to purchase a Mini Cooper to flat tow, be aware the dealership will tell you it can't be done. For this reason, towing a newer car is discouraged. It's ultra important to note – flat towing is not officially supported by MINI – doing so will void the transmission warranty. Apr 12, 2021 Nearly 5 Years of Flat Towing a MINI Cooper Behind our Motorhome technomadia Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted April 5, 2022 Report Share Posted April 5, 2022 The Technomadia couple flat towed a Mini Cooper for awhile. They got it from friends who had also been towing it. You might read their blog to see what they say. Linda Once again, Kirk posted quicker than I did. Quote Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy Yokum Posted April 6, 2022 Report Share Posted April 6, 2022 (edited) New or old.....the owner's manual should provide the *official* word. As the mfgrs updated the automatic transmissions (w/many vehicles) - older was a yes, new was a no. You need to know the magic date (year) for the changeover. Without Remco info anymore - potential buyers must do their own (thorough) research. Also, at one time one (or more) of the MH mags published an annual list. Bottom line - check the owner's manual, be sure it's the correct manual for the year of the vehicle you're looking at......and of course, never take a salesperson's word for same. 😉 Edited April 6, 2022 by Pappy Yokum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fulltimer51 Posted April 6, 2022 Report Share Posted April 6, 2022 Any front wheel drive car can be towed with a dolly. doesnt matter if standard or auto. Quote George2011 F350 6.7PSD CC 4X4 DRW Lariate2015 Mobile Suites 41 RSSB4 5th Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted April 6, 2022 Report Share Posted April 6, 2022 We know. Trying to save him some money and not have to lug that dolly around. Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted April 6, 2022 Report Share Posted April 6, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Pappy Yokum said: New or old.....the owner's manual should provide the *official* word. As the mfgrs updated the automatic transmissions (w/many vehicles) - older was a yes, new was a no. You need to know the magic date (year) for the changeover. Without Remco info anymore - potential buyers must do their own (thorough) research. Also, at one time one (or more) of the MH mags published an annual list. Bottom line - check the owner's manual, be sure it's the correct manual for the year of the vehicle you're looking at......and of course, never take a salesperson's word for same. 😉 Remco is now Superior Driveline. I would never recommend following the published recreational towing in any magazine or on any internet website. I have found 2 errors in the FMCA towing guide for last year; can't remember them now. I agree with you, the owners manual for the specific vehicle is the only official word. Edited April 6, 2022 by Ray,IN Quote 2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD, ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA ." And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy 20 Jan 1961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce t Posted April 6, 2022 Report Share Posted April 6, 2022 My first car was a Mini. Front wheel drive so a dolly would be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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