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    Default Towing question

    Hi everyone
    Looking at buying a used Kitfox, probably a model 5, 6, or 7. The ability to tow the airplane has caught my interest since I'm less than 3 miles by road from the local airport. I've seen the diagram of a tow bar drawing, are pretty much all of the model 5 and newer able to be towed or is that something that would have to have been added when it was being built?

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    Default Re: Towing question

    Greg- every Kitfox from the model 1 to the newest 7 Super Sport have the fittings built in to allow towing short distances. Your situation is exactly what that towing option was made for. Just keep towing speeds low and you should be fine. Don't try to tow it at highway speeds and avoid pot holes.

    The tow bar is still available from Kitfox Aircraft LLC. Multiple contact options pasted below.


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    Default Re: Towing question

    Thanks, that's exactly what I was hoping would be the answer 25mph speed limit to the airport so no issues with highway speeds.

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    Default Re: Towing question

    here's an example of a KF 4 with custom made trailer. This rig will go down the road at 60 mph with no problem.
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    I have looked in the kitfox catalogue and I can't see a towbar there to tow a kitfox behind a car only one to maneuver the a/c around the ramp any ideas do kitfox do them?
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    Default Re: Towing question

    Dave- here is a reply to a post in the classified section just a couple days ago from John McBean. Call John or Deb for more info. like cost/shipping.


    Re: Towing The tow bar is still available..
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    Thanks for the info I missed that!
    I will contact John
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    Default Re: Towing question

    Quote Originally Posted by tommg13780 View Post
    here's an example of a KF 4 with custom made trailer. This rig will go down the road at 60 mph with no problem.
    That looks like a good option too. My only worry with a trailer would be being too tall to fit in the garage.

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