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Wb2IVU · 08-04-2013, 06:33 AM

Any one here tow the above vehicle? We have a chance to purchase one at a very reasonable price. And if it can be towed 4-flat I am thinking its worth picking up.. I have heard NO you can't tow it.. to yes you can tow it. It seems different Cadillac dealers have different opinions.

Tnx
Chris

**CLIFFTALL** · 08-04-2013, 06:37 AM

Look at the manual. It will tell you if you can and what procedures need to be followed. Usually

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Rockwood27 · 08-04-2013, 07:37 AM

Blue Ox sells a baseplate for it.

Blue Ox Products

Fran

Dave Fernandez · 08-04-2013, 04:05 PM

Hello Chris I checked the Motorhome 2003 Dinghy Towing Guide and the Cadillac is no listed as being towable.

One of the problems with manual/automatic transmissions if they do not lube the output shaft bearing when being towed 4 down the transmission will destroy itself. You should be able to get a Remco Lube Pump for an Automatic, and per Remco if it is a manual it should trailered.

Triker56 · 08-04-2013, 06:38 PM

Lube Pump $$$ install $$$.
May not make it such a good deal to buy.

Wb2IVU · 08-05-2013, 04:39 AM

Please let me thank you all for your answers. Although I feel I need clarify a couple of things..

First I do not have the owners manual so I can't look at it. This is a vehicle that we are thinking about purchasing with the idea in mind of it be strictly a tow vehicle.

Secondly, this vehicle is a rear wheel drive with a 5-Spd transmission (you know like we all learned how to drive in the 1950/60's has a clutch, with a pressure plate and throw-out bearing.. rolls backwards on hills etc)

I am hoping to find someone who has towed one of these.. I don't see why I would need a lube pump with a stick shift. As I said even local Cadillac dealers don't seem to know. Some say yes, some say no...

Steve N Sal · 08-05-2013, 04:50 AM

You say 5/spd. Is that an automatic or stick shift. According to the Remco site the stick shift has to be towed on a trailer but the automatic would need what appears to be a lube pump kit. It says it cannot be towed as it is supplied from the manufacturer. You can check any vehicles towing ability and what may be needed at remcoindustries.com/Towing/Store

Triker56 · 08-05-2013, 08:53 AM

#4 poster had it right that a 5 speed Manual shift transmission could only be towed by a trailer.

If you don't want to trailer it, then don't buy it for a tow vehicle.
A trailer won't be much more $$$$ then having base plate, light wiring, tow bar and tow brakes installed, plus labor ready to go.

Plus with a trailer you can back up if needed.