Rich Morton Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Good Morning,I am going to look at a '96 RMW this afternoon that is for sale.It is a relatively low mileage one owner car which seems to be pretty clean.My question is...it is supposed to have the tow package which I understand means it has some added on items[trans cooler, adjustable air ride,different gearing,etc]My research shows that the towing package is code V92.Does this added option show up in the vin # or just on the original window sticker? The vehicle is being sold by the original owner's son to benefit his Mom since his Dad had recently passed away.If anyone knows of anything related to the tow package that I can look for minus the window sticker to help me verify the tow package existence I would appreciate it.Also are there any suggestions for a hitch to buy and approximate related cost of same.Any ideas are welcome.Thanks,Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Rich,If the car has the tow package it will have a mechanical fan and shroud between the radiator and engine.Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUICK RACER Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 (edited) There should be a sticker inside the car, maybe the glove box or rear compartment with all the options that the car had when built.more better info:Identifying Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon Tow Package.Visual:1. Mechanical fan - there will be an engine driven clutched fan rather than an electric fan; the fan shroud will be curve upwards towards the hood and is above the radiator; the electric (non tow package) fan has a flat shroudless panel above the radiator; 2. auxiliary transmission oil cooler - visible at lower RH side in front of the radiator with in/out lines running back to the transmission;RPO Codes - these are on the rearmost RH (passenger) side pillar and are on the SPID sticker visible when the tailgate is opened using the LH side hinges (not fold down hinge system) : GW9-2.93 axle; V08 - HD cooling; G67 - auto leveling rear shocks and V92- trailer provisions are on my tow package wagon. There is also an engine oil cooler as part of the towing package. G80-positraction is a very good option to have, but is not part of the towing package. Edited May 5, 2012 by BUICK RACER (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest James Friday Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Hi Rich. If you look at the rear axel the tow pkg always has a rear stabilizer bar. No bar, no tow pkg. My cell:630-346-8334 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTX5467 Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 (edited) In general, the "tow package" was the same as the "Performance Suspension Package" on Caprices. This was the upgraded suspension package (including a rear sway bar), P235/70R-15 tires, and such. Word was that "performance" was not in the Buick orientation when the last-gen Roadmasters were built, so what was "HD" or "Performance" on a Caprice became "Trailer Towing" items for the Roadmaster. The engine oil cooler hooks to an "adapter" just above the oil filter . . . the adapter is attached to the block, then the filter screws onto it. Not quite like some are used to seeing, where oil lines attach to a cooler in front of the a/c condenser, but engine coolant circulates through the oil filter adapter instead.The best ways to determine if the car has the towing provisions is the SPID label, as Roberta noted. That's very much like a "visible build sheet" for the vehicle.ONE thing to be aware of is that even with "towing provisions", there ARE limits to what the vehicle can safely tow. It will NOT be in the same league as a HD2500 pickup, though. Please be aware of this!Still, if the car is in good condition, it's ONE very luxurious people hauler!Just some thoughts,NTX5467 Edited May 6, 2012 by NTX5467 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Morton Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 Thanks to all of you who responded to my plea for info.I looked into the thread just before I headed over to look at the car and was able to see Roberta's suggestions which were particularly helpful.Everything checked out like it was spelled out here.Thanks again for your help,Rich;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCReatta Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 I use my '94 Roadmaster wagon to do quite a bit of towing. It did not originally come with the towing package to the best if my knowledge, but will haul anything I put behind it without a bit of trouble. It's probably the most comfortable car to drive too. Much better than most vehicles that can haul things.I hope you end up with it in your driveway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Morton Posted May 8, 2012 Author Share Posted May 8, 2012 Thanks Marck,Yes it did end up in my driveway.The funny part is the deal was made on Saturday but my wife was not informed 'til last evening when I had to break the news so she could drive me across town to pick it up:eek:.Keep in mind that she is not a "Big" fan of wagons.She even asked me when I was telling her we had something to pick up... " It's not a Station wagon is it?",at which point she was informed that indeed it was.:DLuckily for me she accepted it like the trooper she is,and I did not have to sleep in the back of my newly acquired gem:rolleyes:God I love this woman!!! I'm sure more than one on this forum can relate to this,hopefully with the same positive results as me.Now on to find a proper hitch to buy for it as I'm told they stopped making them for these vehicles.Take Care ,Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 AWW, come on Rich, we wanta see it! Congratulations. That is my "I want one" car. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Morton Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 (edited) Ok Ben and others here is my own "QUEEN CITY FAMILY TRUCKSTER" BUICK STYLE!!! "She's a BEAUT AINT SHE CLARK?" Edited May 11, 2012 by Rich Morton (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxBuicks Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Just let your wife ride in it. It is like riding on a leather couch. Comfortable with lots of room. My wife was a bit skeptacle towards my 1991 Roadmaster wagon at first, but after 4 years of use every day, she loves it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCReatta Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Just let your wife ride in it. It is like riding on a leather couch. Comfortable with lots of room. My wife was a bit skeptacle towards my 1991 Roadmaster wagon at first, but after 4 years of use every day, she loves it now.Riding on a leather couch. That is just about the most accurate description I've heard. I'd add only one thing:It's like riding on a leather couch mounted to the roof of a Corvette. The LT1 tune port 350 In the 94-96 wagons is just the right amount of power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxBuicks Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 I would love to have the LTI. 1991 was the first year they started making the Roadmaster wagon and it has a puny 305 engine. It is significantly underpowered. They learned something, though, because the 1992-1993 had a 350 engine. But the 1994-1996 had the LTI. Now that's the way to go. But I like my 1991, even with the smaller engine. It is unique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 May just be me, but all I get for your picture is a red x. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Morton Posted May 10, 2012 Author Share Posted May 10, 2012 (edited) https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=9d029f2be1&view=att&th=1372f405e0b9017f&attid=0.1&disp=thd&zwBen,Don't know what happened to the picture.I could see it in my post yesterday but don't see it today:confused: ,So I'll re-post it... Edited May 11, 2012 by Rich Morton (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Morton Posted May 11, 2012 Author Share Posted May 11, 2012 One more time.Somehow it keeps deleting my Gmail pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCReatta Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 One more time.Somehow it keeps deleting my Gmail pic. The gmail picture you're posting is hosted on your password protected email account. We wont be able to see it unless you give us all your password. Which we know you don't want to do. Try downloading the picture to your computer, then upload it to this forum, or use something like Photobucket, or Picasa web albums (google image hosting service) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Morton Posted May 11, 2012 Author Share Posted May 11, 2012 Thanks Marck,I think I finally figured it out as the picture I put onto my computer seems to be staying on my previous post:o.Thanks for your help.Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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