I have AAA and have had my 2000 towed at least four times within the last
year. They charge if it's more than 3 miles past the city limits of
origin, but it usually ends up being about $10 or so. Between locking my
$%&^% in the trunk, running out of gas, and mechanical problems with our
families fleet of vehicles, AAA is one of my better annual investments.
"Mick T" <mickth@hotmail.com>
Sent by: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
07/18/01 03:18 PM
Please respond to "Mick T"
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
cc:
Subject: Re: Towing continued
Here's a thought..... Do you have AAA or Sears roadside auto coverage? I
think you get 2 free tow jobs a year.........ok, I'll shut up now....
-Mick-
>From: "Andrew Murphy" <solex67@hotmail.com>
>Reply-To: "Andrew Murphy" <solex67@hotmail.com>
>To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
>Subject: Towing continued
>Date: Wed, 18 Jul 2001 14:35:53 -0700
>
>All,
>
>I now know more than I care to about towing requirements for a 1997 Chevy
>S-10.
>
>The standard 2 inch ball that you can put onto the step up bumper will
>accomodate 200 lbs. tongue weight and 2000 lbs. tow weight. I am
wondering
>if Sid's solution would work out.
>
>I went down to Pep Boys at lunch today and looked at some towing stuff.
>
>2 inch ball: 9.99
>Tow Bar 112.00
>Wiring kit for Chevy s-10 8.50
>Rear signal lights (Brake and turn signal) 24.95
>
>Would this and some safety chains be all that I would need? How
problematic
>is it to fabricate a connection from the car to the tow bar? The tow bar
is
>V shaped and adjusts to widths from 24-40 inches. It comes with some
>shackles to mount it to the axle I guess.
>
>Thoughts?
>
>Andrew Murphy
>SoCalROC
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