I would like to tow a astro van behind my RV. Does it need a driveshaft disconnect? Any thoughts or info would be appreciated.D.
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Nov. 19, 2011 2:46 p.m. gemgirl None
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Nov. 19, 2011 4:27 p.m. pinchvalve SuperDork
2WD or AWD?
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Nov. 19, 2011 4:28 p.m. Toyman01 SuperDork
Automatic transmissions usually need to have the driveshaft dropped to tow them any distance. I would say, yes.
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Nov. 19, 2011 4:31 p.m. EvanR Reader
Toyman01 wrote:
Automatic transmissions usually need to have the driveshaft dropped to tow them any distance. I would say, yes.
Unless you have one of the rare 5-speed Astros. Those can flat-tow.
But if you have one, I'm coming to steal it.
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Nov. 20, 2011 7:29 p.m. Vigo Dork
You can probably get one of those external trans fluid pumps that gets power from the RV when you plug in your lighting (etc) connector.
But yes either a regular 2wd or AWD would need either that or a disconnected rear driveshaft to be flat-towed.
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May 17, 2012 11:42 p.m. Billybob
For anyone still interested I towed an Astrovan with automatic transmission for approx. 9000 milesover last two years without any problems. For trips of up to a couple of hundred miles, I would stop about 80 miles or so and start the engine, then run through the gears, stop engine, leave in neutral and resume trip. For longer trips. I simply cut a 10 by 10 in. hole in the floor over the u joint and removed the four bolts from the inside.I welded two hinges on the trap door and a tap for a screw to secure it down .It works great. Ten minutes extra to hook up is way less costly than a trans. pump or driveshaft disconnect.
