TOWING, TRAILERING YOUR G503 TRUCK

[Joe Gopan]

Have you noticed those Korean War era photos of reinforced windshield frames on WWII Jeeps? have you ever noticed how your windshield flexes back and forth in synch with the flapping top at the location of the arms at speeds over 40mph?
Good reason to remove the top if you plan to tow bar or open trailer haul your jeep at highway speed. These windshields are 70+ years old, metal fatigue and stress corrosion can take a toll resulting in a broken windshield frame.

[Marty, SoCal]

Good advice when towing any military vehicle or civilian jeep.

Even better is to drop the windshield down and secure it on the hood. Cuts wind resistance for the tow vehicle, too. A tarp securely tied over the tub will keep your gear inside it dry and prevent it from blowing out. Also, might be an idea to limit your towing speed to the rated speed of the vehicle if you are flat towing it without removing the driveshafts.

I've found while driving my GPW at freeway speeds that if you open the glass out about 3-4 " at the bottom, it greatly relieves the stress on the frame and helps with the buffeting. I don't drive it at high speeds with the top up, either. My top is on its last legs, anyways!