Chevy & GMC Vans

OK so I am driving approximately 3100 miles from NH to California and I am curious if anyone has towed an astro with a car dolly any lengths like I am preparing to do. I was told it would be less gas and less wear on the truck to use a dolly instead of a trailer. I know I would have to remove the drive shaft from the van to tow it like this. And I also know I would have to get a piece of a drive shaft to slip into the end of the transmission so it does not leak fluid out.

Disconnect the driveshaft from the differential and tie it up out of the way so it wont fall out.

Yeah, what Skip said. I've used good quality bungee cords to secure the driveshaft.

When I rented a U-haul dolly,I had to lie to them about what I was towing.They would rent to anyone towing a Astro.They don't fit,they are too wide.I got around that by using two donuts spares. You want to check those tie-down straps often. Crank them down tight as you can get them. I towed from Marty's house in Ohio and from Ky back to Rochester NY. Lost the brakes from Marty's and ended up towing slow and with only the E-brake to stop. NOT a fun trip at all.

anyone ever try one of these?
Reese Towpower 74344 Adjustable Class III Tow Bar With 5,000 lb Capacity
Adjustable tow bar folds closed for easy storage
Includes 2 inch coupler and one set universal bumper brackets
5,000 pound capicity
May require base plate fabrication
Limited lifetime warranty

We decided to have it shipped

Do not dolly your van unless you do not like it much. The dollies are to narrow and if you get caught in a major interstate shut down the troopers do not give a rats butt about your predicament and will force you to screw up both sides of the body making hairpin turns to clear the road; or they will have a tow truck move it for you at ridiculously exorbitant prices.