Flat towing

Turbo8u · 06-24-2016, 01:23 PM

Hello, I'm glad to be here. Just took delivery of my new 2016 Nightfall Grey Convertible 2SS.

I have been looking around the forum and reading the owners manual and I've found that GM states that the car was not designed to be towed with 2 or 4 wheels down, (flat towed).

My car is a manual so does anyone have any ideas why it can't be flat towed?

We currently flat tow our Jeep Wrangler and while that's not the same I was hoping to be able to flat tow the SS also.

So, does anything have any ideas why the new Camaro SS can't be flat towed?

thanks,
Turbo8u

fastball · 06-24-2016, 02:10 PM

Could be any number of reasons: the suspension design, rear diff gearing, staggered wheels (wider rear wheels), or the unit body construction was not designed to have the car pulled.

angelbones · 06-25-2016, 05:52 PM

I'm so glad you posted about this. Next year I was thinking about towing it behind an RV (I know crazy to use a sports car as my toad but if I'm going to look like an old retiree, then at least I'll look cool). Anyway, it does appear that only flatbed towing is possible, but please correct me if I'm wrong.

Waiting46 · 06-25-2016, 05:55 PM

I believe its because the rear wheels never disconnect from the transmission. If you were to remove the drive shaft it might be possible.

ParkerAS · 06-26-2016, 12:28 AM

I've heard this for a while now and wondered: what happens if someone is parked in a tow zone? If the wrecker doesn't bring a flatbed, and he tows the car, what would happen to the car? Anything noticeable?

samsumon · 06-26-2016, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ParkerAS

I've heard this for a while now and wondered: what happens if someone is parked in a tow zone? If the wrecker doesn't bring a flatbed, and he tows the car, what would happen to the car? Anything noticeable?

Curious as well. So the if I understand right, the only way to tow my car is with a flatbed? What if it gets towed with those quick hitch tow trucks? From the front or the back, does it make a difference ?

thescout6 · 06-26-2016, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ParkerAS

I've heard this for a while now and wondered: what happens if someone is parked in a tow zone? If the wrecker doesn't bring a flatbed, and he tows the car, what would happen to the car? Anything noticeable?

Same way they tow all wheel cars like Evos or STIs. Every tow truck that's not a flat bed has wheel raisers for towing. Basically they put this mechanism on either side of your wheel and they crank it together to raise your tire onto it. The mechanism itself has wheels. See pictures below.

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Hyper16 · 06-26-2016, 09:03 PM

There is a hook in your trunk that screws into a port in the grill (pop out section on passenger side). Attach a cable to that hook and winch up onto a flatbed. Only way I know of to do it.

Would hate to see what an inexperienced tow truck operator will do. I had a car towed once and the idiot hooked under the chassis totally f....ing up my suspension. This was a car that had obvious tow hooks under the front bumper.

sstoronto · 06-27-2016, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by thescout6

Same way they tow all wheel cars like Evos or STIs. Every tow truck that's not a flat bed has wheel raisers for towing. Basically they put this mechanism on either side of your wheel and they crank it together to raise your tire onto it. The mechanism itself has wheels. See pictures below.

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I agree with you.....Can they not be towed with a dolly, as above?

Turbo8u · 06-27-2016, 08:36 AM

Thanks for all the responses. It looks like I may have to invest in a flat bed.

Turbo8u · 06-27-2016, 08:39 AM

https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1Q...EqVuvtTTtH7dvr

Here is what I do now, but wished it was my Camaro.

06-24-2016, 01:23 PM	#1
Turbo8u Motorhead Drives: 2016 Camaro Convertible 2SS Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 69	Flat towing Hello, I'm glad to be here. Just took delivery of my new 2016 Nightfall Grey Convertible 2SS. I have been looking around the forum and reading the owners manual and I've found that GM states that the car was not designed to be towed with 2 or 4 wheels down, (flat towed). My car is a manual so does anyone have any ideas why it can't be flat towed? We currently flat tow our Jeep Wrangler and while that's not the same I was hoping to be able to flat tow the SS also. So, does anything have any ideas why the new Camaro SS can't be flat towed? thanks, Turbo8u

06-26-2016, 12:28 AM	#5
ParkerAS Drives: 2016 Summit White 2SS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Arkansas Posts: 457	I've heard this for a while now and wondered: what happens if someone is parked in a tow zone? If the wrecker doesn't bring a flatbed, and he tows the car, what would happen to the car? Anything noticeable? __________________ 2SS A8, SW, NPP, Black Hash Marks, 56V. Placed: 1/23/16 Built: 3/23/16 Delivered: 4/4/16

06-26-2016, 09:03 PM	#8
Hyper16 A Heartbeat Away......... Drives: Not As Fast As I Would Like To Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,379	There is a hook in your trunk that screws into a port in the grill (pop out section on passenger side). Attach a cable to that hook and winch up onto a flatbed. Only way I know of to do it. Would hate to see what an inexperienced tow truck operator will do. I had a car towed once and the idiot hooked under the chassis totally f....ing up my suspension. This was a car that had obvious tow hooks under the front bumper. __________________ ,,,,,,, 2016 Hyper Blue Metallic 2SS \| A8 \| MRC \| Sunroof \| Nav \| Mishimoto Catch Can \| GM CAI \| Hurst Shifter \| Borla S-Type Exhaust \| Body Color Splash Guards \| 1LE Splitter \| GM Dark Tail Lights \| ZL1 Third Brake Light \| Custom Fuel Door, Badges & Bowties \| Oracle Side Markers \| Blacked Out Stuff \| Opti-Coat Pro+ The problem with this world is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be penalties for stupidity, but why don't we just take the warning labels off everything and let the problem solve itself.

06-24-2016, 02:10 PM	#2
fastball Banned Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS 6MT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 4,372	Could be any number of reasons: the suspension design, rear diff gearing, staggered wheels (wider rear wheels), or the unit body construction was not designed to have the car pulled.

06-25-2016, 05:52 PM	#3
angelbones Drives: Hyper Blue 2SS w/Ceramic Int, NPP Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Florida Posts: 122	I'm so glad you posted about this. Next year I was thinking about towing it behind an RV (I know crazy to use a sports car as my toad but if I'm going to look like an old retiree, then at least I'll look cool). Anyway, it does appear that only flatbed towing is possible, but please correct me if I'm wrong.

06-25-2016, 05:55 PM	#4
Waiting46 Drives: 1981 silver corvette,Hyper Blue 2SS Join Date: May 2015 Location: Ohio Posts: 625	I believe its because the rear wheels never disconnect from the transmission. If you were to remove the drive shaft it might be possible.

06-27-2016, 08:36 AM	#10
Turbo8u Motorhead Drives: 2016 Camaro Convertible 2SS Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 69	Thanks for all the responses. It looks like I may have to invest in a flat bed.

06-27-2016, 08:39 AM	#11
Turbo8u Motorhead Drives: 2016 Camaro Convertible 2SS Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 69	https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1Q...EqVuvtTTtH7dvr Here is what I do now, but wished it was my Camaro.

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