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Old Sep 10, 2005 | 09:15 AM
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explorer towing

i need to tow a neon 150 miles with a car dolly [hitch with a set of wheels to lift the front wheels]. my 2000 explorer has a place on the bumper for the ball and the bumper says it is rated for 3500 gvw. i see a plug for the lights off the rear quarter drivers side. any problem with towing this light car with stock bumper hitch?
 
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Old Sep 10, 2005 | 04:18 PM
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I would get a receiver hitch installed, but that's JMO. Also, you may find the dolly's tongue is too high if you use a ball on the bumper.

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Old Sep 11, 2005 | 03:13 AM
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Well The Explorer should handle it so long as you dont exceed that weight. I agree with Steina thou.. you'll have a problem adjusting the height of the dolly with a bumper hitch. Oh, don't try renting a tow dolly... none of the big rental places will rent to an Explorer. When you tow be sure sure to stay out of automatic O/D.
 
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