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07-06-2016, 01:28 PM
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Camry Tow Car
Have Demco tow bar and am looking at a 97 Toyota Camry with baseplate and lights allready installed.toyota is a standard. Towbar is an excalibar/ demco. Toyota dealer says no need to unlock steering just put in neutral and go.have towed my corolla (auto) on tow dolly and would like to try a flat tow.thanks in advance for any advice
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07-06-2016, 01:40 PM
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I can't believe you should flat tow it with the steering wheel locked. Never heard of that before.
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07-06-2016, 02:35 PM
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Ford Super Duty Owner
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Location: NW Ohio
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I assume the Camry is a manual transmission..
Yes, You really should unlock the steering column if you're going to be towing it 4 down..
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07-06-2016, 04:14 PM
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Junior Member
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yeah I thought that was funny (?) too.so if I run with the steering unlocked should I disconnect battery or remove fuse and which one ? thanks again
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07-06-2016, 04:34 PM
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Your manual , if you have one or can download one will give you instructions on how to tow it.
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07-06-2016, 05:05 PM
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Workhorse Chassis Owner
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mjlloyd
Have Demco tow bar and am looking at a 97 Toyota Camry with baseplate and lights allready installed.toyota is a standard. Towbar is an excalibar/ demco. Toyota dealer says no need to unlock steering just put in neutral and go.have towed my corolla (auto) on tow dolly and would like to try a flat tow.thanks in advance for any advice
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Is it a standard transmission or an automatic transmission? If it's an automatic, it can not be towed 4 wheel without modification, such as a Remco transmission lube pump.
I did not know that any Honda Camry came with an option of standard transmission in '97, but I am probably just ignorant.
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07-06-2016, 06:58 PM
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Ford Super Duty Owner
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I use an acme dolly to tow my Camry., so I need to have the steering unlocked. I leave the key in the ignition and in the ACC position.
I make sure the radio is off. I've never had any problems running the battery down.
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07-06-2016, 07:00 PM
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"I did not know that any Honda Camry came with an option of standard transmission in '97, but I am probably just ignorant."
The Camry is made by Toyota 
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07-06-2016, 07:11 PM
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Not only ignorant, but "Old Timer Disease" as well! And to think, I owned a TOYOTA Camry in the '90s!
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07-08-2016, 01:29 PM
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It may be that his '97 Camry doesn't have a locking steering column. It's not the only way to provide anti-theft. [My 2013 Buick Verano doesn't lock the steering either]
In any case, the front wheels MUST be free to turn to either side, so do whatever it takes to insure that can happen.
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07-08-2016, 01:49 PM
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Tiffin Owners Club
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Just did a check on the Remco website. It confirms that your Camry is flat towable. ( which you probably already know ) It's good to get a second opinion. I used this site to check out my 2004 Toyota Tacoma.
Store : Remco
You might want to install an RVIbrake Towed battery charger to keep your battery charged.
Not sure if you have made a toad brake decision yet, but I am also happy with my RviBrake2.
Regards, Jerry
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