Recommended Towing Equipment
To avoid damage to the front fascia and grille use
of a flat bed towing device is recommended. DO NOT attempt to
tow the vehicle from the front or the rear. Towing from the front
is not possible without sustaining damage to the nose/front fascia
due to the extended distance between the wheels and the pointed
nose/front fascia. Towing from the rear is also not possible
due to the interference from the transmission cooler.
|
Towing Recommendations
Flat bed towing should be the only method used for
the Plymouth/Chrysler Prowler. The flat bed must have an approach
angle less then 13.3 degrees or something must be used (such
as wood slats) to raise the overall height of the vehicle during
loading (Fig. 5).
|
Locked Vehicle Towing
When a locked vehicle must be towed with the front
wheels on the ground, use a towing dolly or flat bed hauler
|
Warnings and Precautions
WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW TOWING
ATTACHMENT DEVICES TO CONTACT THE FUEL TANK OR LINES, FUEL LEAK
CAN RESULT. DO NOT LIFT OR TOW VEHICLE BY FRONT, REAR OR BUMPER
ENERGY ABSORBER UNITS. DO NOT VENTURE UNDER A LIFTED VEHICLE
IF NOT SUPPORTED PROPERLY ON SAFETY STANDS. DO NOT ALLOW PASSENGERS
TO RIDE IN A TOWED VEHICLE. USE A SAFETY CHAIN THAT IS INDEPENDENT
FROM THE TOWING ATTACHMENT DEVICE.
CAUTION: Do not damage brake
lines, exhaust system, shock absorbers, sway bars, or any other
under vehicle components when attaching towing device to vehicle.
Remove or secure loose or protruding objects from a damaged vehicle
before towing. Refer to state and local rules and regulations
before towing a vehicle. Do not allow weight of towed vehicle
to bear on lower fascia, grille or front structure.
|
Flat Bed Towing Tie Downs
Nylon straps should be placed
around the Prowler tie down points for shipping to prevent damage
to the frame. The haul away trailer's tie down hooks and chains
can then be connected to these straps. The following four figures
represent the tie down locations with the straps installed (Fig.
6), (Fig. 7), (Fig. 8), and (Fig. 9).
Fig. 6 - Left Rear Tie Down Location with Nylon Strap
|
|
Fig. 7 - Right Rear Tie Down Location with Nylon
Strap
|
|
Fig. 8 - Left Front Tie Down Location with Nylon
Strap
|
|
Fig. 9 - Right Front Tie Down Location with Nylon
Strap
|
|
|
