Can 1988 Mazda B2200 Pickup Truck With Manual Transmission Be Safely Flat Towed

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I was wondering if I can flat tow this vehidle behind my motorhome without causing any damage to transmission. Thank you,

asked by: Sharon H

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I did some online research for your 1988 Mazda B Series pickup and was unable to find specific information for towing. Typically, on a 2-wheel drive manual transmission vehicle, they can be safely towed if the vehicle transmission is in neutral. On a 4-wheel drive vehicle they can also typically be towed safely if the transmission is in neutral and the transfer case is in neutral as well, but I strongly urge you to consult your owners manual or your Mazda dealership to make certain your pickup can safely be flat-towed.

I have linked you to a few help articles you may wish to look at that explains towing and the other things that have to be considered when towing.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

The manual lockout on your Atwood 85778 surge brake coupler is there so that you can back up the trailer without the brakes locking up on you. Yes you can safely tow your trailer with the broken manual lockout, you just have to make sure you…

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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