Towing a '84 760 With a 1.6 Toyota

eire 760 · Jan 30th, 2008, 12:38

I'm towing ny 1st Volvo home this friday as she has been lying up for the last 8 years and needs some work doing to her, so i'm towing her home, i've already rented a car trasnporter trailler for friday so that sorted, but my own car i'm towing it with '96 Toyota Carina 1.6 FWD Auto.

Its about a 160 mile drive there and back.

I'm just asking for advice / experence on it.

Thanks

ovlov25 · Jan 30th, 2008, 12:43

Get the lend of a bigger tow vehicle. Ideally a 4wd, something like an Isuzu Trooper of Land Rover Disco.

You'll kill your Toyota transmission and engine and it isn't physically heavy enough to pull a transporter and car. Not advised and probably Illegal

Trust me, i've been pulling a twin wheel rig and always use a T5 VW transporter or even a Range Rover for bigger cars. 160 miles is a big pull even with a vehicle suited to the job

CTCNetwork · Jan 30th, 2008, 13:43

Hi,

As above.

Your Volvo weighs in at 1600Kgs. 100Kg for the trailer and you are pushing the 2 tonnes.

And you want to pull that in a 1.6 that weighs in at about 1100kgs... Doesn't stand a chance..

Borrow a different (big) vehicle...

Des. . .

eire 760 · Jan 30th, 2008, 14:09

Thanks for that lads!

JIM C · Jan 30th, 2008, 16:41

There is no doubt that the Volvo plus trailer would be way over a safe towing limit for your Toyota, and be a dangerous combination. As already mentioned you need a more powerful towcar that is heavy.
Best of luck

ovlov25 · Jan 30th, 2008, 16:53

My rig is 440kg empty but can carry 2.5t,

Only problem is its a £3500 + VAT trailer which is a big investment, its paid for itself many times over though

ivor940 · Feb 8th, 2008, 14:05

Hi Did you get the 760 home?

ivor940

Jan 30th, 2008, 12:38	#1
eire 760 New Member Last Online: Jan 30th, 2008 14:09 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dublin	Towing a '84 760 With a 1.6 Toyota I'm towing ny 1st Volvo home this friday as she has been lying up for the last 8 years and needs some work doing to her, so i'm towing her home, i've already rented a car trasnporter trailler for friday so that sorted, but my own car i'm towing it with '96 Toyota Carina 1.6 FWD Auto. Its about a 160 mile drive there and back. I'm just asking for advice / experence on it. Thanks

Jan 30th, 2008, 12:43	#2
ovlov25 Premier Member Last Online: Aug 1st, 2022 23:02 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Antrim	Get the lend of a bigger tow vehicle. Ideally a 4wd, something like an Isuzu Trooper of Land Rover Disco. You'll kill your Toyota transmission and engine and it isn't physically heavy enough to pull a transporter and car. Not advised and probably Illegal Trust me, i've been pulling a twin wheel rig and always use a T5 VW transporter or even a Range Rover for bigger cars. 160 miles is a big pull even with a vehicle suited to the job __________________ I want I want I want!!!

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CTCNetwork Forum Support Team Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Liège, Belgium View Photos By: CTCNetwork	Hi, As above. Your Volvo weighs in at 1600Kgs. 100Kg for the trailer and you are pushing the 2 tonnes. And you want to pull that in a 1.6 that weighs in at about 1100kgs... Doesn't stand a chance.. Borrow a different (big) vehicle... Des. . . __________________ Density:- Not just a measurement ~ It's a whole way of Life.! ! ! I drive a Volvo, Please Don't Get In My Way! OldVolvos4Ever He shows up. People die. He vanishes. People should not be afraid of their governments. "He'll deliver more justice in a weekend than 10 years of your Governments should be afraid of their people... "V" courts & tribunals. Just stay out of his way." "I plan to."

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JIM C Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 16:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Scotland View Photos By: JIM C	There is no doubt that the Volvo plus trailer would be way over a safe towing limit for your Toyota, and be a dangerous combination. As already mentioned you need a more powerful towcar that is heavy. Best of luck __________________

Jan 30th, 2008, 16:53	#6
ovlov25 Premier Member Last Online: Aug 1st, 2022 23:02 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Antrim	My rig is 440kg empty but can carry 2.5t, Only problem is its a £3500 + VAT trailer which is a big investment, its paid for itself many times over though __________________ I want I want I want!!!

Jan 30th, 2008, 14:09	#4
eire 760 New Member Last Online: Jan 30th, 2008 14:09 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dublin	Thanks for that lads!

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