FLAT TOWING

esparkey · 05-27-2008, 02:45 PM

I own a motor home and a 2004 s2000. I would like to flat tow the s2000 behind the RV. Does anyone know if flat towing will do damage to the drive train?

Thank you

kgf3076 · 05-27-2008, 03:09 PM

Generally when you flat tow a rear wheel drive vehicle a lengthy distance, the drive shaft is disconnected. This does two things...it keeps the transmission from being constantly exercised and it keeps you from adding mileage to your odometer...(buy or rent a 2 wheel tow from U-Haul and tow the S2000 by the rear wheels...lock the steering wheel with the wheels straight..(how in the world with diesel at $5/gal and motorhomes getting about 3 mpg can anyone go anywhere in a motorhome? Just asking, you know...

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05-27-2008, 02:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
esparkey Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1	FLAT TOWING I own a motor home and a 2004 s2000. I would like to flat tow the s2000 behind the RV. Does anyone know if flat towing will do damage to the drive train? Thank you

05-27-2008, 03:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
kgf3076 Grumpy old(er) phart Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Here today, gone tomorrow... Posts: 1,300	Generally when you flat tow a rear wheel drive vehicle a lengthy distance, the drive shaft is disconnected. This does two things...it keeps the transmission from being constantly exercised and it keeps you from adding mileage to your odometer...(buy or rent a 2 wheel tow from U-Haul and tow the S2000 by the rear wheels...lock the steering wheel with the wheels straight..(how in the world with diesel at $5/gal and motorhomes getting about 3 mpg can anyone go anywhere in a motorhome? Just asking, you know... ) __________________ "The BS stops when the green flag drops". In memory of David Weber - Malvern Racing

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