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There is one big problem with a
tow dolly on a car as large as an Imperial--the width of the car. The tow
dolly actually pivots, and the tow dolly wheels can get into the front doors or
front fenders of your car if you turn sharply.. You can prevent any
problems towing the car with the rear wheels on the ground by letting it
run in neutral while you are towing. This circulates the oil in the
transmission. That is why you do not want to tow very far with the wheels
turning but the engine off--there is no oil circulating to the rear end of the
transmission. This is not a problem on cars that you can push start,
just cars that do not have the rear driven pump. You obviously don't want to go
for several hours with the car just idling, but unless it loads up badly, you
can easily get away with an hour. It is a good idea to tie the steering wheel in
place. It just keeps the car tracking behind you, instead of going off to
one side for some reason.
I really don't think much
of tow dollies--there are no brakes, and backing up is exceedingly
difficult. Look around for a real car trailer. For 10 miles, you
might call a tow truck. He can pick it up by the rear end, it probably
won't cost you more than renting a tow dolly, and if you are not used to towing,
it will save a whole bunch on your nerves.
John
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