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Richard Jackson POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Fairfield, Ohio |
posted 10-23-2014 02:03 PM
I called U-Haul and they have straps that go around the tires and not the suspension to tow the Prowler. I have searched the forum and have not seen mention of tire straps. Is this acceptable to tow the Prowler. |
alrtg POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Westminster, MD, USA |
posted 10-23-2014 02:42 PM
If you are referring to the style that goes around the tread, I would think it would be OK but it may be difficult to get them between the tire and fender. I have seen someone here post that they put a rag on the wheel between the spokes and ran the strap through the wheel to secure the car on a trailer. Unless the roads being traveled are excessively bumpy, securing the wheels to a dolly or trailer securely should work well unless there is a concern with the car moving up and down due to limited room around it. |
treyb POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:West Orange, NJ |
posted 10-23-2014 05:59 PM
works just fine for strapping . The Uhaul comes with tire straps they fit and wrap around the front wheel under the fender. then there is back hooks No other straps needed. The trick is that the ramps. They won't clear with the mud flaps and bottom of the car easy. Ramp trouble 1 method to clear. But not safest under wheels.
Pulling Pm me if you like to talk through it. This message has been edited by treyb on 10-23-2014 at 09:03 PM |
treyb POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:West Orange, NJ |
posted 10-23-2014 06:09 PM
Here is a pict of the straps in front .
Made it to the show with Steve Magnete This message has been edited by treyb on 10-23-2014 at 06:53 PM |
CJ POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Rochester Hills, MI USA |
posted 10-23-2014 06:16 PM
Here is a prior conversation regarding UHaul and Prowlers. |
padroo POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Chesterton, IN, USA |
posted 10-23-2014 07:21 PM
Here is the Uhaul video.
Another page for vehicles with low ground clearance. http://www.uhaul.com/Articles/Tips/118/Transporting-vehicles-with-low-ground-clearance This message has been edited by padroo on 10-23-2014 at 07:24 PM |
Landscape Doctor POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Live Free Or Die State, NH |
posted 10-23-2014 07:23 PM
Trey summed it up very well. I just used one to tow mine home. Couple things I ran into, like Trey said the rockers hit if the ground is level. Here in the country there a lot of hills and inclines, I backed the trailer up to a incline and when I pulled the ramps out they were at a very little incline. Prowler drove on perfect. When I got home I just backed up to the incline in my front yard and came off just fine. The space between the tire and the fender is not much but the straps will fit. I brought a couple towels to wrap around were the safety chains will go front and back. I also brought a couple nylon straps and fastened them also. Trey your Kat looks awesome, I saw you in a Utube video you made after you put the Hemi in. What grill do you have, in my opinion that is the best one I have seen. Trey your right red is the fastest LOL. This message has been edited by Landscape Doctor on 10-23-2014 at 07:25 PM |
treyb POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:West Orange, NJ |
posted 10-23-2014 08:51 PM
quote: Thanks the compliment I actually picked the grill up here on POA used in classifieds during the Build from another owner. I think prowler products by gary used to make them. Just one of the many tricks used to keep the Hemi Kat cool. Yes we have like 100 vids on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/user/Treyb1/videos In summary as shared above I would use Uhaul again when I have to do another long haul on my own but we typically drive to events. This is a 1 off custom that actually works and drives. 4,300+ happy Hemi miles of smiles in 1.5 yrs and counting. Happy towing! Hope the background helped. This message has been edited by treyb on 10-23-2014 at 09:05 PM |
Richard Jackson POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Fairfield, Ohio |
posted 10-23-2014 08:51 PM
looks like I will need some 2 X 8s. Thanks all for the information. In those photos, note there are two different trailers, one that has a silver floor and one with an orange floor. The one I am going to rent has sides that fold down (like in the video), different than what Trey used. |
Landscape Doctor POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Live Free Or Die State, NH |
posted 10-23-2014 09:00 PM
quote: You will be using the same type Trey used, there is only one uhaul model that the Prowler will fit on. When you tell them you are hauling a Prowler they will give you the correct model. Uhaul has there &^$# together. |
Landscape Doctor POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Live Free Or Die State, NH |
posted 10-23-2014 09:06 PM
quote: Thanks for the info Trey. |
WildCat POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:North Louisville, Indiana, USA |
posted 10-23-2014 10:35 PM
quote: Just drive the car and pull your trailer. Then pay to have it detailed when you get home and will be money ahead. If you rent u haul or any trailer if you jack the front of the trailer up before starting to load then the angle will be less. Don't know if you can get it high enough but every little bit helps. With the jack on the trailer and a few boards or a 4x4 or 6x6 block to put under the jack you can lift the back of the truck and front of the trailer quite a bit. |
Richard Jackson POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Fairfield, Ohio |
posted 10-24-2014 04:58 AM
Larry, I would normally drive it, but with the Borlas, the drone at highway speeds is uncomfortable and you can't hear the radio or talk to one another. I like to listen to audiobooks on trips and it is impossible. |
WildCat POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:North Louisville, Indiana, USA |
posted 10-24-2014 06:10 AM
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You do know we are going to drive 2 hours to builtmore? This message has been edited by WildCat on 10-24-2014 at 06:10 AM |
Richard Jackson POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Fairfield, Ohio |
posted 10-24-2014 06:33 AM
Going to Biltmore is not an issue, just the 6 hrs to Pigeon Forge. |
ed monahan POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 10-24-2014 07:15 AM
Richard, I think I still have a stock system somewhere. I can trade you a stock exhaust for that dreaded BORLA and I won't even make you pay a premium for helping you out. This is my final offer and is only good for two weeks, not open to out of town owners, tax not included. |
alrtg POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Westminster, MD, USA |
posted 10-24-2014 01:03 PM
quote: My Kat has Paxton Headers, an X pipe, along with the Borla Muffler and gears so I can appreciate where you are coming from. I have traveled 11 hours one way in a day several times at highway speeds going back and fourth to visit my parents in South Carolina. I guess what saves me a lot of the noise is the Dyna Mat installed by the original owner throughout the car, under carpets, inside doors & door panels, in trunk etc... I genuinely believe it was worth the effort to install. If you want to trade your Borla for a stock system, I have a couple here ready to go. This message has been edited by alrtg on 10-24-2014 at 01:04 PM |
Richard Jackson POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Fairfield, Ohio |
posted 10-24-2014 08:33 PM
Going to drive the Prowler instead of towing, trailer did not work out. See everyone in Pigeon Forge on Sunday! |
padroo POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Chesterton, IN, USA |
posted 10-24-2014 08:41 PM
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