Proper way to tow a Wanderlodge
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03-01-2009, 09:16
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not important on the pt because there is no carrier in the drive line
but in FC it is a good Idea to mark the ujoint and spline for reattachment of the drive line. Greg |
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03-01-2009, 09:28
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CoachNet has helped me more than once. Once included a tow when I
blew a retarder hose. Another included a blow out last fall. In both instances they did exactly what I needed, even using the tow company I requested and taking the coach where I asked (I was close to home). I recommend them highly. Scott Forman 86 PT38 Memphis --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "timvasqz" > > Ernie do you like coachnet? I just got an offer from them to > administrate a club discount which seemed real good so I went to > their site to check it out and see if any other club was offered a > discount. The discount stood true until I tried to buy it at full > price and was not able to. Kind makes me wonder what game is played > in time of need. I may be too synical? > > Greg of Tim&Greg > 94ptCa > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Ernie Ekberg > wrote: > > > > "take out wallet"- or just purchase Coachnet service for a little > over a hundred bucks a year. > > > > > > Ernie Ekberg > > 83PT40 > > Wanderlodge > > Weatherford, Tx > > http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/erni...gandrepair > > > > --- On Sun, 3/1/09, Stephen Birtles > > > > From: Stephen Birtles > > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Proper way to tow a Wanderlodge > > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > > Date: Sunday, March 1, 2009, 10:50 AM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > real big truck with a wheel lift or stinger be sure to tell them it > > has a 5 foot setback front axle and weighs 40,000 lbs > > disconnect drive shaft OR pull rear drive axles Drive shaft is > cleaner > > but is Necessary to climb under coach to disconnect drive shaft > > > > TAKE APPROPRIATE PRECAUTIONS OR SOMEONE WILL DIE > > > > take out wallet > > leave credit card with driver > > > > Stephen 77fc35 > > > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com, "jburgessx2" > > > wrote: > > > > > > 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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03-01-2009, 09:35
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I have used Coachnet 4 times in 7 years (not yet with a Bird). Two tows and one
mud-pullout, plus one service recommendation. Easily worth the fees they've collected from me. Don Bradner 90 PT40 "Blue Thunder" My location: http://www.bbirdmaps.com/user2.cfm?user=1 On 3/1/2009 at 9:28 PM Scott Forman wrote: >CoachNet has helped me more than once. Once included a tow when I >blew a retarder hose. Another included a blow out last fall. In >both instances they did exactly what I needed, even using the tow >company I requested and taking the coach where I asked (I was close >to home). I recommend them highly. > >Scott Forman >86 PT38 >Memphis > >--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "timvasqz" >> >> Ernie do you like coachnet? I just got an offer from them to >> administrate a club discount which seemed real good so I went to >> their site to check it out and see if any other club was offered a >> discount. The discount stood true until I tried to buy it at full >> price and was not able to. Kind makes me wonder what game is >played >> in time of need. I may be too synical? >> >> Greg of Tim&Greg >> 94ptCa >> >> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Ernie Ekberg >> wrote: >> > >> > "take out wallet"- or just purchase Coachnet service for a little >> over a hundred bucks a year. >> > >> > >> > Ernie Ekberg >> > 83PT40 >> > Wanderlodge >> > Weatherford, Tx >> > http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/erni...gandrepair >> > >> > --- On Sun, 3/1/09, Stephen Birtles >> > >> > From: Stephen Birtles >> > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Proper way to tow a Wanderlodge >> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com >> > Date: Sunday, March 1, 2009, 10:50 AM >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > real big truck with a wheel lift or stinger be sure to tell them >it >> > has a 5 foot setback front axle and weighs 40,000 lbs >> > disconnect drive shaft OR pull rear drive axles Drive shaft is >> cleaner >> > but is Necessary to climb under coach to disconnect drive shaft >> > >> > TAKE APPROPRIATE PRECAUTIONS OR SOMEONE WILL DIE >> > >> > take out wallet >> > leave credit card with driver >> > >> > Stephen 77fc35 >> > >> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com, "jburgessx2" >> >> > wrote: >> > > >> > > 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 >> > > >> > >> > > > > >------------------------------------ > >Yahoo! Groups Links > > > |
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03-01-2009, 09:42
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03-01-2009, 09:52
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There are two primary Emergency Road Service providers that specialize in RVs. Coach Net and Good Sam ERS. Coach Net can be purchased as a modest discount through FMCA (Family Motor Coach Association -- must be a member) and they may have other discount plans. While the web site may have seemed misleading, that may simply be a poorly constructed web site (there are a LOT of web sites that have problems, minor and major). Good Sam ERS requires that you be a Good Sam member -- but that's not too expensive. (At the bottom line, both services are competitive in price counting the memberships, etc. that you may need to have.)
Coach Net generally has an excellent reputation for service. Likewise, Good Sam ERS also has a generally positive reputation. That's not to say that both entities have had their share of unhappy clients. Both services charge about $100 per year, more or less, for coverage -- although Coach Net may be a little more expensive if you don't/can't get it through a discount program. I've had Good Sam ERS for 3+ years. I've had 3 calls for service -- dead coach (ground loose), leaking fuel tank (after an "incident"), and a tire blow out on the tag axle. In all three cases, the contract service providers arrived in a reasonable time (well, the tire-guy was slow, but I was warned up front that there was a backlog that day in that area). All performed reasonably well (that is, the stuff needed got fixed). But the important thing to note is the it's the "contract service provider" who actually performs the service. The ERS simply dispatches local contractors. Coach Net offers "technical consulting" (more so than GS) which might get you underway again without having to wait for a service provider. Most liability insurance policies have a low-cost or "included" (varies by state) road service clause. These require payment up front and reimbursement by the insurance company. However, you're on your own to get service -- and that's the key to the ERS companies -- they have the service providers set up already (almost) anywhere you could be. Note that if you have ERS you can't also claim against your liability policy unless there are out-of-pocked expenses you had that were not covered by the ERS service -- that's called "coordination of benefits" as explained in your policy. Finally, AAA road service is usually a poor choice for an RV, especially for an RV in the Wanderlodge class. RV service an add-on (extra cost) to the basic AAA road service -- but AAA regularly dispatches inappropriate equipment and it's unlikely that the tow truck operator or service technician will have a clue about an RV. AAA RV coverage also has a lot of limits that end up leaving you to pick up a lot of the cost if you must be towed. For the record, my cars are insured through CSAA (California) and I have AAA ERS as part of the insurance coverage package. I do not have the AAA RV extension. I recommend AAA ERS for those who have automobiles or light trucks (but generally not for RVs). Pete Masterson '95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42 (For Sale) El Sobrante CA "aeonix1@mac.com" On Mar 1, 2009, at 1:09 PM, timvasqz wrote:
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03-01-2009, 14:25
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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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03-01-2009, 14:36
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Thanks Pete.
The marketing end just seemed to cloud my judgement of the service end. if you try and sign on thru any affiliation on their site the only membership number they ask you for is your Visa or Mastercard membership number (talk about dues). the sales consultant barked that the offer was exclusive. Greg ofTim&Greg 94ptCa --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Pete Masterson wrote: > > There are two primary Emergency Road Service providers that specialize > in RVs. Coach Net and Good Sam ERS. Coach Net can be purchased as a > modest discount through FMCA (Family Motor Coach Association -- must > be a member) and they may have other discount plans. While the web > site may have seemed misleading, that may simply be a poorly > constructed web site (there are a LOT of web sites that have problems, > minor and major). Good Sam ERS requires that you be a Good Sam member > -- but that's not too expensive. (At the bottom line, both services > are competitive in price counting the memberships, etc. that you may > need to have.) > > Coach Net generally has an excellent reputation for service. Likewise, > Good Sam ERS also has a generally positive reputation. That's not to > say that both entities have had their share of unhappy clients. Both > services charge about $100 per year, more or less, for coverage -- > although Coach Net may be a little more expensive if you don't/can't > get it through a discount program. > > I've had Good Sam ERS for 3+ years. I've had 3 calls for service -- > dead coach (ground loose), leaking fuel tank (after an "incident"), > and a tire blow out on the tag axle. > > In all three cases, the contract service providers arrived in a > reasonable time (well, the tire-guy was slow, but I was warned up > front that there was a backlog that day in that area). All performed > reasonably well (that is, the stuff needed got fixed). But the > important thing to note is the it's the "contract service provider" > who actually performs the service. The ERS simply dispatches local > contractors. Coach Net offers "technical consulting" (more so than GS) > which might get you underway again without having to wait for a > service provider. > > Most liability insurance policies have a low-cost or > "included" (varies by state) road service clause. These require > payment up front and reimbursement by the insurance company. However, > you're on your own to get service -- and that's the key to the ERS > companies -- they have the service providers set up already (almost) > anywhere you could be. Note that if you have ERS you can't also claim > against your liability policy unless there are out-of-pocked expenses > you had that were not covered by the ERS service -- that's called > "coordination of benefits" as explained in your policy. > > Finally, AAA road service is usually a poor choice for an RV, > especially for an RV in the Wanderlodge class. RV service an add- on > (extra cost) to the basic AAA road service -- but AAA regularly > dispatches inappropriate equipment and it's unlikely that the tow > truck operator or service technician will have a clue about an RV. AAA > RV coverage also has a lot of limits that end up leaving you to pick > up a lot of the cost if you must be towed. For the record, my cars are > insured through CSAA (California) and I have AAA ERS as part of the > insurance coverage package. I do not have the AAA RV extension. I > recommend AAA ERS for those who have automobiles or light trucks (but > generally not for RVs). > > Pete Masterson > '95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42 (For Sale) > <http://www.aeonix.biz/BBforsale.html> > El Sobrante CA > aeonix1@... > > > > > On Mar 1, 2009, at 1:09 PM, timvasqz wrote: > > > Ernie do you like coachnet? I just got an offer from them to > > administrate a club discount which seemed real good so I went to > > their site to check it out and see if any other club was offered a > > discount. The discount stood true until I tried to buy it at full > > price and was not able to. Kind makes me wonder what game is played > > in time of need. I may be too synical? > > > > Greg of Tim&Greg > > 94ptCa > > > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Ernie Ekberg > > wrote: > >> > >> "take out wallet"- or just purchase Coachnet service for a little > > over a hundred bucks a year. > >> > >> > >> Ernie Ekberg > >> 83PT40 > >> Wanderlodge > >> Weatherford, Tx > >> http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/erni...gandrepair > >> > >> --- On Sun, 3/1/09, Stephen Birtles > >> > >> From: Stephen Birtles > >> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Proper way to tow a Wanderlodge > >> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > >> Date: Sunday, March 1, 2009, 10:50 AM > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> real big truck with a wheel lift or stinger be sure to tell them it > >> has a 5 foot setback front axle and weighs 40,000 lbs > >> disconnect drive shaft OR pull rear drive axles Drive shaft is > > cleaner > >> but is Necessary to climb under coach to disconnect drive shaft > >> > >> TAKE APPROPRIATE PRECAUTIONS OR SOMEONE WILL DIE > >> > >> take out wallet > >> leave credit card with driver > >> > >> Stephen 77fc35 > >> > >> --- In WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com, "jburgessx2" > > > >> wrote: > >>> > >>> 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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03-01-2009, 14:54
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03-01-2009, 15:07
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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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03-02-2009, 03:40
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Disconnect the drive shaft from the pumpkin, and have a semi tractor tow truck using extensions, lift the front axle off the ground.
Wayne
85/pt40
From: jburgessx2 To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, March 1, 2009 10:13:47 AM Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Proper way to tow a Wanderlodge 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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