Towing with P/U

[oakwood]

Have any of you used a towbar to pull a 5T 6X6 with a 1 ton P?U truck? I know its alot but what do you think for a 50 mile pull?
JGH

 

[MattS]

After seeing the aftermath of a few flat tows when the vehicle being towed weighed 1/2 of the tow rig I wouldn't even think about towing a deuce with a 1 ton truck.

I can get a heavy equipment hauler for that far for about $135.

I would look into this option and see where that can get you.

 

[Dieselsmoke]

Towed a 5 ton about 25 miles behind a 1 ton Dodge with just a chain before..wasn't my idea.

 

[Longhunter7]

Dieselsmoke!

I think that you used up one of your 9 lives! <img src="emoticons/icon_smile_dead.gif" alt="Dead"><img src="speech/icon_speech_oops.gif" border="0">

 

[Recovry4x4]

I've done the stupid stupid on a few occasions. Haven't towed a 5 ton but have about 2000 white knuckle miles towing deuces behind my 1 ton crew cab. I strongly advise against it but if you must, take this word of advise. Take as much off the towed vehicle and put into the towing vehicle. It is still a recipe for disaster but here's how far I've gone trying to do the wrong thing right. First take off the outside duals and spare and load them into the towing vehicle. Next pull all 4 rear axle shafts and do same. If it has batteries, put them in the towing vehicle as well. Aim the towbar down slightly at the front if possible. This adds a little downward leverage during crisis braking. And for Gods sake and lifes sake, don't knowingly set yourself up for crisis braking.
Bottom line is heed my words, for 50 miles, suck up the cost and have it towed. Another thought would be to use a deuce. At least the deuce can apply the 5 tons brakes if they work.

 

[da_sgt]

<img src="emoticons/icon_smile_shock.gif" alt="Shock"><img src="emoticons/icon_smile_shock.gif" alt="Shock"> Not a good idea<img src="emoticons/icon_smile_nono.gif" alt="No-no"> I've hired a lowboy to haul one of my road graders (weighs 30,000 lbs) 50 miles..Cost $210.00. I could have drove it, but it had brand new tires<img src="emoticons/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile"> the 210 was worth the wear and tear I saved on the not so cheap tires<img src="emoticons/icon_smile_big.gif" alt="Big Smile"> Your not only looking at a "Real Danger" but you run a high risk of breaking something<img src="emoticons/icon_smile_shrug.gif" alt="Shrug"> Even if you pull it off, think about damage that will pop up down the road on your pick-um-up<img src="emoticons/icon_smile_wink.gif" alt="Wink"> U-joints,drive-line, suspension, engine, brakes <img src="emoticons/icon_smile_question.gif" alt="Question"> Spend the $$ and save your *ss<img src="emoticons/icon_smile_.gif" alt="My 2 Cents"> Gee I wonder what Mr State Patrol Man would say<img src="emoticons/icon_smile_nono.gif" alt="No-no"><img src="emoticons/icon_smile_nono.gif" alt="No-no"><img src="emoticons/icon_smile_nono.gif" alt="No-no">



da_sgt

 

[big mike]

i towed my deuce once with a towbar, it wasnt to far or to fast either. i have a towbar that clamps to the front axle, its not military and it swivels at the clamping point so you need somebody to steer the truck. the guy steering the truck was also watching my third brake light on my pickup and using the deuces brakes in conjunction with mine. the only problem with this setup is your truck has to be running or atleast have a constant air supply for the brakes to work!! i pulled my axle shafts and popped the splined caps on the front and off we went.