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Feb 24, 2006, 09:54 AM
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Tow vehicles
I just bought a 2006 Airstream Land Yacht. I have a '05 PT Cruiser automatic transmission car. How can I safely tow this vehicle?
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Uber Member
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Feb 24, 2006, 11:40 AM
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Probably not with the PT Cruizer.
You'll need to confirm the weight of the Land Yacht and check your Cruizer's manual for it's towing limits.
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Uber Member
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Feb 24, 2006, 11:43 AM
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PS... just found for the '04 PT Cruiser:
Towing/Payload Capacity: PT Cruiser's payload capacity is 865 lbs. Trailering capacity is 1000 lbs. with a maximum tongue weight of 100 lbs.
... so now you just need the total weight and tongue weight of the Land Yacht - assuming the towing limits are about the same for your PT.
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Ultra Member
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Feb 24, 2006, 11:44 AM
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Use a car dolly, PT are front wheeel drive, by use of the car dolly you will be running on the rear wheels of the PT cruiser.
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Ultra Member
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Feb 24, 2006, 11:57 AM
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Uber Member
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Feb 24, 2006, 12:02 PM
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Mr. Yet rocks!
Wow, that baby's WAY to heavy to be towed by a PT Cruiser!
Sorry, mazzie.:o
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Junior Member
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Feb 24, 2006, 12:32 PM
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Thanks, Mr. Yet! The other guys thought I was crraaazzzyyy for trying to tow a 30' Land Yacht!! I will look up tow dollies to purchase for towing of the PT CRUISER. I appreciate all of the answers, some were amusing, but hey, by spending the money on a Land Yacht, I need some laughs! Again, thanks to ALL!
Mazzie
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Uber Member
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Feb 24, 2006, 12:57 PM
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Rick cracks me up, I had to wait on this to see what happens.
(I won't admit I thought the same thing until I looked your RV up)
The dealer you bought the RV from, or any RV dealer, should have everything you need to tow the PT. I believe they will also train you how to connect the two, and what needs to be done to the PT during towing.
Including a rear view camera with monitor to see how things are going back there, would be helpful in backing up too. I checked your rig but did not notice if a rear cam comes with it stock or as an option.
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Uber Member
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Feb 25, 2006, 06:22 AM
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Ok, I'm a dunce... and with humility I'll leave my dunce response there. :o :o
I see now.
Yep, the car dolly is exactly what you need to tow the PT with the LY.
mazzie, have a wonderful time in your new Land Yacht!
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New Member
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Mar 27, 2007, 05:06 PM
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Comment on mr.yet's post
He thinks the airstream is towing the PT Cruiser. ERRRRm NO!
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New Member
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Mar 27, 2007, 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by mr.yet
Use a car dolly, PT are front wheeel drive, by use of the car dolly you will be running on the rear wheels of the PT cruiser.
Whoops.. I stand Corrected. I thought Airstream only made trailers. (Old news, eh?):eek:
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New Member
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Apr 3, 2007, 07:10 AM
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I have the same problem, check with Camper World they are looking ofr a pump to instal on the PT to lub transaxle while being towed.
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New Member
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Oct 25, 2007, 12:45 PM
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I believe the PT Cruiser can be towed "4 wheels down". I have looked at all of the vehicles that you can tow from the factory "4 wheels down". ( this means you do not need a dolly)
I know someone that tows a PT with their motorhome.
Go to any motorhome magazine website and query "toads", this is the term the use for vehicles that can be towed, "4 wheels down"
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