Towing bar

judebertjudebert familEE
in Suspension, Braking & Wheels
Sometime in the next week or two, I need to tow the EV about 50 miles. I'm getting a hitch put on my van; I'd like to get a towbar attached to the Wagon and flat tow it with all four wheels on the ground.

Will I need a Wagon-specific tow bar? Will one for a plain Civic work?

And how about wiring up the tail lights? Is there a Civic solution?

Comments

  • peekoopeekoo New Wagonist
    Are particular reason for flat towing it? Why not just rent a dolly?
  • HaydzHaydz Moderator
    I think doitdub had a rig for towing his Wagon? Like an A-frame or something. Might want to check out his thread.
  • SikocivicSikocivic Wagonist
    peekoo wrote:
    Are particular reason for flat towing it? Why not just rent a dolly?
    I agree. I have rented car dollys for $50-$60 a day. I just turn on the 4 way flashers in the car that is being towed. I have never had a problem.
  • bam-bambam-bam Council Member
    jude's car is an RT4wd. I'm not entirely sure how his drivetrain is done, but I think his concern is towing with 2 up/2 down. I would think you could disengage the 4wd at the transmission still, no?
  • JakerJaker familEE
    I'm pretty sure he's converted to FWD only (removed the driveshaft and the rear diff stuff). We made our own tow bar a bunch of years ago for my 1986 Civic hatch. Just welded up some plates with hinge pins (bolts) that attached to a trailer tongue with a hitch assembly. The plates bolted to the front of the unibody where the bumper mounted. We towed that puppy probably 4-5,000 miles on 2-3 trips to various SCCA National Tour autocrosses behind a 1986 Ford F150. It towed like it wasen't there.
  • doitdubdoitdub familEE
    Haydz wrote:
    I think doitdub had a rig for towing his Wagon? Like an A-frame or something. Might want to check out his thread.
    Yeah it was on my previous wagon when I bought it. Check out this thread a little ways down for pics of it on. viewtopic.php?f=5&t=6625

    Unfortunately it's gone, and I don't have any part numbers or anything. I think there were 4 bolts that held it on, and when I was looking up the parts to reference for selling it, I believe it was wagon specific.
  • judebertjudebert familEE
    Yes, the 4WD is permanently disabled. Although a tow dolly is only $44/day here, I figure I'll be towing it to other rallies, so I'd like to own a solution.

    No offense to doitdub, but that front tow package is UG-lee. I suppose I could attach it only when I was towing. Regardless, if it's Wagon-specific, it's going to cost me more than renting a tow dolly several times.

    I eventually got it towed on a trailer. I'll post pictures as soon as I figure out how to get them out of the camera.
  • doitdubdoitdub familEE
    judebert wrote:
    No offense to doitdub, but that front tow package is UG-lee. I suppose I could attach it only when I was towing. Regardless, if it's Wagon-specific, it's going to cost me more than renting a tow dolly several times.
    No offense taken. It was on it when I bought it, and was the first thing removed. :lol: The car was pulled behind an RV for years. Unless it was being towed fairly consistently, I'd say it's not worth the hassle like you're thinking.
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