towing info for the bigger trucks

[krall]

I agree a wrecker would be better, weight in the back would definantly help, Can I ask how do you get the brakes in the back hooked up? do you need another air supply line or are the ones on the back up for a trailer removable? Its dark out or I would go look!

 

[gimpyrobb]

MMMMMMM819

 

[krall]

dead towing do you need mud flaps still as to be legal? (on the towed vehicle)

 

[DaveP]

dead towing do you need mud flaps still as to be legal? (on the towed vehicle)

dont know about PA but Michigan requires them.

 

[Derrickl112]

I am grateful to have these. they came from a SS member. I use them with the tow bar from he11.

how hard would it be to get a set of those made?

 

[krall]

I know for a street legal vehicle it is required but wasn't sure if the fact that it was being towed made difference, of coure the tires are still turning so they are capable of throwing stones and junk so I guess I should have just took a second to think, anyways thanks

 

[Coldfusion21]

I agree a wrecker would be better, weight in the back would definantly help, Can I ask how do you get the brakes in the back hooked up? do you need another air supply line or are the ones on the back up for a trailer removable? Its dark out or I would go look!

Like for towing? the front glad hands provide air for the entire system, rear included. If you can not provide air then the brakes need to be caged.

 

[docfarmall]

I NOW HAVE BOTH A M915 AND A M818 AND MY CHOICE OF TOW VECHICLE IS THE M915 A HOLE LOT SMOOTHER TRUCK FOR TOWING AS FAR AS GOING INTO A SKID THATS MY FRIEND IS "DRIVER ERROR" AND MAYBE SOME DUMB 4 WHEELER DARTING THATS WHY WHEN TOWING EVEN WITH A TOW TRUCK WHICH I HAVE DRIVEN YOU NEVER AND I REPEAT NEVER GET IN A HURRY THATS WHEN BAD STUFF HAPPENS .

 

[3dAngus]

Makes sense, but in the commercial world, at least in MIddle Georgia, I don't think I have ever seen a tow truck on open road NOT going well over the speed limit. Always in a big hurry, and it is wise to stay out of their way. Dangerous!

 

[DaveP]

DaveP, you don't have a spare set you could sell me do you?

I somehow missed your post. no i dont have a extra set of these.

 

[krall]

yeah they can be dangerous, I am intrested in seeing how it goes towing a bigger truck behind,will definantly have to figure out how to make the 1" work, will have to get the big tow bar home and see what we can fabricate.

 

[docfarmall]

The best way around this is to buy a smaller towbar then you will be safe to tow smaller trucks too i got one i will part with

 

[krall]

well I am thinking it would be smart to do, how much you looking for it and do you get over towards my way often? I am close to mechanicsburg or really close to chambersburg where they sell stuff from DRMO in pa. how much does yours weigh?

 

[emr]

You really need a medium tow bar... I have ONE of those cool 1.5 to 1 inch , and can not wait to get another... I also have the humvve ends that fit the heavy tow bar it goes from 1.5 to 3/4 inch pin, sooooo this is the one to copy if someone wants to make some, alot less material than the pig ones shown that i also have one of,,, and will work just fine, sorry i can not find a pic, will try if i find this post again...

 

[3dAngus]

You really need a medium tow bar... I have ONE of those cool 1.5 to 1 inch , and can not wait to get another... I also have the humvve ends that fit the heavy tow bar it goes from 1.5 to 3/4 inch pin, sooooo this is the one to copy if someone wants to make some, alot less material than the pig ones shown that i also have one of,,, and will work just fine, sorry i can not find a pic, will try if i find this post again...

emr, if you have a 1.5" to 1" adapter set for a towbar, I'm in the market.

 

[R Racing]

If you guys need a few sets of the 1.5 to 1" adapters let me know . They could be machined out of steel and be stronger than the cast 1s. Just would some measurements to draw up the program.

 

[Derrickl112]

If you guys need a few sets of the 1.5 to 1" adapters let me know . They could be machined out of steel and be stronger than the cast 1s. Just would some measurements to draw up the program.

im interested.

 

[krall]

sending pm

 

[3dAngus]

If you guys need a few sets of the 1.5 to 1" adapters let me know . They could be machined out of steel and be stronger than the cast 1s. Just would some measurements to draw up the program.

Might even be better if you had the actual thing.

I have a friend that is going to mail me one for a template.

I will check with him to see if he would mind if I shipped it up as a loaner for you to take your own measurements. It would cut down on the errors. I'll send you a PM on this.

 

[area52]

One thing to think about with the 1.5" to 1" adapters - not just reducing the inside diameter of the hole but checking on the "thiickness" of the feet so the holes line up. I am talking about the bottom part that sits on the bumper. I think on the larger feet, that area is bigger so the holes will not line up even with a reducer bushing in the hole.

Does that make sense? If its not too cold tomorrow, I will get one the large towbar feet and check to see if it lines up or not.