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Offline garvice

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Re: Towing a tandem transporter .
« Reply #15 on: August 20, 2010, 02:43:08 PM »
Do you have a trailer to tow the car (or one that you can borrow)?
If not then I would definitely consider the flat bed truck.
I have towed my car on a flat bed several times over the last couple of years. For a 20-30minute trip it generally costs me $88.

Most mobs will do you a quote before hand so you can at least consider the cost.

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Re: Towing a tandem transporter .
« Reply #16 on: August 20, 2010, 02:45:08 PM »
Do you have a trailer to tow the car (or one that you can borrow)?
If not then I would definitely consider the flat bed truck.
I have towed my car on a flat bed several times over the last couple of years. For a 20-30minute trip it generally costs me $88.

Most mobs will do you a quote before hand so you can at least consider the cost.
No would have to hire one. I think it was around that much to hire.
Flat bed is a good option.
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Re: Towing a tandem transporter .
« Reply #17 on: August 20, 2010, 02:48:00 PM »
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No would have to hire one. I think it was around that much to hire.
Flat bed is a good option.
Thanks

Yeah I have found it a pretty reasonable option.
Even if it is double that (I.E. you said an hour trip), it is still easier then picking up trailer, worrying about your tie downs and towing etc.
At least with a flatbed you don't have to worry about it getting home in one piece.

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Re: Towing a tandem transporter .
« Reply #18 on: August 21, 2010, 08:54:49 AM »
First time a towed a tandem with a zed on it with a R31 Skyline (with piss poor brakes from standard) I was amazed with the stupidity of other drivers when it came to traffic lights; you leave a nice gap to have room to come to a stop and these clever people change lanes to get in front of you reducing the limited distance you had. One stage I was ready to slam into the arse of the car in front. If you do decide to tow, borrow a 4WD at least with a braked trailer; at least make it safe.
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Re: Towing a tandem transporter .
« Reply #19 on: August 21, 2010, 09:11:41 AM »
Thanks Guys

Thinking a flatbed will be the way to go.

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Re: Towing a tandem transporter .
« Reply #20 on: August 30, 2010, 07:26:04 PM »
i towed a 260z bus from sunshine coast to gold coast with a old kia sportage. thats a 4 cylinder 2L through the hinterland aswell didnt break a sweat. it has a one tonne towe package and it still did close to 2 tonne
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Re: Towing a tandem transporter .
« Reply #21 on: August 31, 2010, 05:20:59 AM »
I think I would have needed a change of underwear after that trip.  :P