Yahoo Message Number: 91821 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/91821)
Coach needs to be towed 45 miles tomorrow. What is the towing procedure to ensure safe arrival of coach at destination.
Thanks in advance for the info.
John Beach
06 Allure 31309
Yahoo Message Number: 91823 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/91823)
Make sure they understand the task
Wally Falch
408-666-8566
Wfalch@... (Wfalch@...)
Yahoo Message Number: 91824 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/91824)
John, If you are a member of FMCA, look up the June 2011 FMCA magazine online and look for John Hawkins article 'Beating the Breakdown Blues'. John made a presentation at the Indy FMCA convention in 2012 that was a not to miss seminar on towing for those of us with big rigs.
pete
2000 40' Magna CAT C10, #5892
Yahoo Message Number: 91825 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/91825)
It isn't hard really. Put the ramps under the front wheels and tie them down. Hook into the air brake system so the tow truck can actuate the coach brakes. Release the parking brake on the coach. Remove the driveshaft. Raise the front end. Attach the brake/turn signal lights. They are a wireless connection to the tow truck.. Tie up the rear mud flap so it won't drag. Tow away. That is basically it.
I was towed 65 miles one way. I was scared to death but the tow driver was a pro and we arrived in great shape. Just stay out of the way and let him do the job.
Hopefully you have Coachnet or equivalent
Don '02 Intrigue #11427
Yahoo Message Number: 91833 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/91833)
May want to remove rear mud flap it will hit if they have a sloping driveway at the destination. Experienced.
Dan 2006 Allure 31348 C-9
Yahoo Message Number: 91835 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/91835)
Does this same procedure apply to tag axle models?
aaamarine '05 Allure 430 #31125
Yahoo Message Number: 91836 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/91836)
Yes
Dan 2006 Allure 31348 C-9
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Sent: Friday, October 11, 2013 8:04 AM To: Country-Coach-Owners@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Country-Coach-Owners] RE: RE: Procedure for towing a 40' 2006 Allure
Does this same procedure apply to tag axle models?
aaamarine
'05 Allure 430 #31125
---In Country-Coach-Owners@yahoogroups.com (Country-Coach-Owners@yahoogroups.com), country-coach-owners@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
It isn't hard really. Put the ramps under the front wheels and tie them down. Hook into the air brake system so the tow truck can actuate the coach brakes. Release the parking brake on the coach. Remove the driveshaft. Raise the front end. Attach the brake/turn signal lights. They are a wireless connection to the tow truck.. Tie up the rear mud flap so it won't drag. Tow away. That is basically it.
I was towed 65 miles one way. I was scared to death but the tow driver was a pro and we arrived in great shape. Just stay out of the way and let him do the job.
Hopefully you have Coachnet or equivalent
Don
'02 Intrigue #11427
---In Country-Coach-Owners@yahoogroups.com (Country-Coach-Owners@yahoogroups.com), country-coach-owners@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
Coach needs to be towed 45 miles tomorrow. What is the towing procedure to ensure safe arrival of coach at destination.
Thanks in advance for the info.
John Beach
06 Allure 31309
Yahoo Message Number: 91844 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/91844)
Does anyone know how the tow truck ties into the coach air brakes? Is there a connection somewhere or do they have to cut into an air line?
Norm 2004 Intrigue #11773
Yahoo Message Number: 91845 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/91845)
Norm,
On my coach, there is a connection in the front left bay. It is below the drivers seat area. I believe there are only two ways to tow or transport MH. If it can driven, drive it up and onto a flat trailer. The other is the tow truck method and the drive shaft "HAS" to be disconnected. If I'm wrong, those with more experience, please correct me.
Dave
07 Country Coach Allure 430 #31495 12 Jeep GC Toad Mountains of So Cal
On Saturday, October 12, 2013 9:50 AM, "n.pawson@..." wrote:
Does anyone know how the tow truck ties into the coach air brakes? Is there a connection somewhere or do they have to cut into an air line?
Norm 2004 Intrigue #11773
Yahoo Message Number: 91846 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/91846)
Just had our Coach towed on a Tow truck, he disconnected the drive shaft, towed it it about 40 miles. Like it has been said stay out of the way. We have pictures and yes it was scary.
Wally & Elta Mae
2007Allure 470 #31535
Yahoo Message Number: 91847 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/91847)
Wally, what happened to the coach to necessitate a tow?
Gary
'07 Allure 470 #31578
On Saturday, October 12, 2013 1:54 PM, Walter Falch wrote:
Just had our Coach towed on a Tow truck, he disconnected the drive shaft, towed it it about 40 miles. Like it has been said stay out of the way. We have pictures and yes it was scary.
Wally & Elta Mae
2007Allure 470 #31535
Yahoo Message Number: 91849 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/91849)
Thank to all who were helpful in my endeavor to tow my MH.
The coach was towed on a flat bed trailer. The trailer wheels moved forward lowering the bed. Coach was winched rearward up the ramp, wheels moved back to raise bed, tied down and air bags dumped and ready to go within an hour. The towing company had to get an OR over height permit and a pilot car, quite a sight going down the road. Made it CAT with no damage, made the repair and am back on the road.
Thanks again
John Beach
06 Allure 31309
Yahoo Message Number: 91856 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/91856)
The Coach's front end began to shake violently. It was repaired and the fix was 'found linkage to leveling valve nut had backed off and caused linkage to disconnect from leveling valve. Reposition linkage back onto leveling valve and ran repaired system"
Wally & Elta Mae
2007Allure 470 #31535
Yahoo Message Number: 91860 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/91860)
I can see now that the fitting in the compartment under the drivers seat will allow the tow truck to air up the coach air system. This would take care of the air bags and release the park brake. There was mentioned in earlier posts regarding the tow truck connection to the MH brakes. I took that to mean the tow truck had a way to actuate the MH brakes when the tow truck stepped on it's brake pedal. Now I think it meant the connection is to only release the parking brake and air up the system. Is this correct?
Norm 2004 Intrigue #11773
Yahoo Message Number: 91861 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/91861)
Yes, suspension and brake release only.
Mikee
Yahoo Message Number: 91864 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/91864)
Thanks for the clarification. Tow trucks must have big brakes.
Norm
Yahoo Message Number: 91865 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/91865)
Actually, smart drivers. You will rarely ever see one of them being driven aggressively.
Mikee
Yahoo Message Number: 91874 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/91874)
Hi Mikee,
Do you know what air fitting "Type" that is typicaly used by the Heavy Duty Tow Trucks. I think it is a much larger connector. It would be nice to have one set up ahead of time in case a conversion is necessary.
Take care and be safe,
Chris 03 Magna @6269
Yahoo Message Number: 91883 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/91883)
No, It is a standard connector. They all carry enough adapters to make it work.
Mikee