Proper way to tow a Wanderlodge
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03-02-2009, 05:13
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Proper way to tow a Wanderlodge
Some may be aware of the big problem in towing these coaches...
When I call for a tow, I strongly state, "This is a 31' Wanderlodge, a big, heavy coach. The front axel is some 5' behind the front bumper. The weight is over 30,000#. We need a BIG tow rig". So when the tow truck finally does arrive, the driver looks at the Bluebird, and says, "Gee, I should of brought our big truck"! Go figure...... Jack Smith 1973FC31 --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "jburgessx2" > > Scott, > > Thanks. Seems like the opinions vary a great deal. I thought it > would be important to know this just in case. And, knowing I need to > remove the crossbar is important as well. I assume removing the > crossbar isn't going to allow the tow gear from crushing the > generator. > > Jerry > 85 PT40 > Port Hueneme, CA > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Scott Forman" > <scottforman75@> wrote: > > > > Jerry, > > > > Had my PT towed about 18 months ago. It requires removing the > > driveshaft and, of course, an air line to the brakes to keep the > > parking brakes released. > > > > Another tip...the crossbar that crosses under the generator > > compartment needs to be removed or it will be bent by the boom for > > the wheel lift. When I got my coach, this crossmember was bowed > up, > > and I always wondered why. I figured it out when I had the tow and > > saw the lift boom slide right into that "nook". It creates no > problem > > to have it bent, but removing it is probably the right way to go. > > > > Scott Forman > > 86 PT38 > > Memphis > > > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "jburgessx2" > > > > > > > > Just to satisy my curiosity, I would like to know the proper way > to > > tow > > > my 85 PT40. I don't plan on having it towed but it would be nice > > to > > > know if the situation arises - it never hurts to plan ahead. > And, > > > sometimes the tow truck folks don't know or think they know and > > they > > > are wrong. > > > > > > Thanks. > > > > > > Jerry > > > 85 PT40 > > > Port Hueneme, CA > > > > > > |
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Proper way to tow a Wanderlodge - jburgessx2 - 03-01-2009, 04:13
Proper way to tow a Wanderlodge - Stephen Birtles - 03-01-2009, 04:50
Proper way to tow a Wanderlodge - ronmarabito2002 - 03-01-2009, 05:40
Proper way to tow a Wanderlodge - Ernie Ekberg - 03-01-2009, 07:08
Proper way to tow a Wanderlodge - Pete Masterson - 03-01-2009, 07:14
Proper way to tow a Wanderlodge - david brady - 03-01-2009, 07:50
Proper way to tow a Wanderlodge - John McGinnis - 03-01-2009, 08:06
Proper way to tow a Wanderlodge - Kurt Horvath - 03-01-2009, 08:25
Proper way to tow a Wanderlodge - David Brady - 03-01-2009, 08:28
Proper way to tow a Wanderlodge - timvasqz - 03-01-2009, 09:09
Proper way to tow a Wanderlodge - timvasqz - 03-01-2009, 09:16
Proper way to tow a Wanderlodge - Scott Forman - 03-01-2009, 09:28
Proper way to tow a Wanderlodge - Don Bradner - 03-01-2009, 09:35
Proper way to tow a Wanderlodge - david edwards - 03-01-2009, 09:42
Proper way to tow a Wanderlodge - Pete Masterson - 03-01-2009, 09:52
Proper way to tow a Wanderlodge - Scott Forman - 03-01-2009, 14:25
Proper way to tow a Wanderlodge - timvasqz - 03-01-2009, 14:36
Proper way to tow a Wanderlodge - Jean Eichenlaub - 03-01-2009, 14:54
Proper way to tow a Wanderlodge - jburgessx2 - 03-01-2009, 15:07
Proper way to tow a Wanderlodge - Wayne Kotila - 03-02-2009, 03:40
Proper way to tow a Wanderlodge - Wayne Kotila - 03-02-2009, 04:07
Proper way to tow a Wanderlodge - Jack & Donna Smith - 03-02-2009 05:13
Proper way to tow a Wanderlodge - jburgessx2 - 03-02-2009, 07:23
Proper way to tow a Wanderlodge - Wayne Kotila - 03-02-2009, 07:44
Proper way to tow a Wanderlodge - Al Scudder - 03-02-2009, 08:43
Proper way to tow a Wanderlodge - Gardner Yeaw - 03-02-2009, 14:48
Proper way to tow a Wanderlodge - Don Bradner - 03-02-2009, 15:30
Proper way to tow a Wanderlodge - Kurt Horvath - 03-02-2009, 18:18
Proper way to tow a Wanderlodge - timvasqz - 03-03-2009, 04:43
Proper way to tow a Wanderlodge - GARY MINKER - 03-04-2009, 06:52
Proper way to tow a Wanderlodge - david brady - 03-04-2009, 07:05
Proper way to tow a Wanderlodge - GARY MINKER - 03-04-2009, 07:06
Proper way to tow a Wanderlodge - Wayne Kotila - 03-04-2009, 13:27
Proper way to tow a Wanderlodge - jcmace59 - 03-09-2009, 10:30
Proper way to tow a Wanderlodge - Whitewolf_993 - 03-15-2009, 12:35
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