Towing an automatic bongo

[wugabuga]

I'm off to festival where it often gets bogged down (crappy forecast too) and some cars require a tow out. Is it safe to tow a 2.5 diesel automatic for a short distance with the tranmission in neutral?

Thanks.

[maxheadroom]

should be ok but keep the engine running

[wugabuga]

Cheers Max, assuming keeping the engine running lubricates the gearbox.

[Doone]

And don't exceed 20mph.

[missfixit70]

Surely if you're being towed out, you'll want to assist with a bit of drive (or rather into L1) when you can?

[Doone]

That's right it can be in drive, gentle revs so you don't bury it in the mud.

[dandywarhol]

Usual soggy Solfest eh?

[Bongoplod]

If you are anticipating a `tow`,I assume you have a 2WD,but you havent confirmed that in your post.

If you actually have a 4WD,you`ll be surprised just how good it is to get you off a muddy field.

Ive got off plenty with my caravan on the back,when others have struggled.


Brian

[missfixit70]

I've never needed a tow yet with my 2wd & the worst camps mudwise, I've been towing a fairly heavy trailer.