Towing Lube Pump

[rvmamaw]

We will be towing an automatic Toyota behind our Motorhome and wondering what it involves and what does it cost to utilize a lube pump? Any one flat tow with any helpful information would be appreciated.

[revrol]

Try remcotowing.com, you should be able to find the information you need there. Happy motoring.

[rackley]

i have talked to several people that the oil pump failed on them,did not know it until the tranny was burned up.i would not trust one.

[whodo]

I'm not going to say that none have ever failed. But I have personally installed many of them for customers and never have had any one ever tell me about a failure. Never had anyone come back with a problem either. (I used to be in the RV bus. I am not affiliated with Remco in any manner.)
Next There is a warning indicator in the MH should the pump fail. Anyone that says there's failed and they didn't know it -- either failed to listen to the audible indicator or failed to see the warning light.
If the Remco pump system cause a transmission failure -- read Remco's warranty -- they stand behind there warranty and there product.

[2inabox]

I have been towing a '96 Ford Escort "four Down" since '98. I have had virtually no trouble. I did blow a fuse once during a freeze. Now I run the car for a bit before hooking up. I think that helps? I must have 60K-70K on the toad. And if it dies I'll probably pull the lube pump and put it in anything new I get. I would certainly use a lube pump before a dolly.

I paid around $700 in '98 and nothing since.

[frank]

We have never towed with a lube pump! Have heard many horror stories over the years about failure. We do tow four down but have always chosen a vehicle that was approved-presently have a Saturn. Previously had Pontiac and a Durnago with 4 wheel drive and a neutral position.

We towed with a dolly 16 years ago with our first motorhome. I figured I had been towing trailers for 17 years how hard could it be. It was a pain and after the first trip we sold it and got a differnet car to flat tow.

My preference would be flat tow without a pump with a vehhicle (and there are lots) that does not require a pump.

ENJOY!!