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Procedure for towing a 40' 2006 Allure

Yahoo Message Number: 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

Re: Procedure for towing a 40' 2006 Allure

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Yahoo Message Number: 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
Pete
 2000 40'  Magna #5892  CAT C-10

Re: Procedure for towing a 40' 2006 Allure

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Yahoo Message Number: 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
'02 Intrigue #11427

Re: Procedure for towing a 40' 2006 Allure

Reply #4 –
Yahoo Message Number: 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

Re: Procedure for towing a 40' 2006 Allure

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Yahoo Message Number: 91835
Does this same procedure apply to tag axle models?

aaamarine '05 Allure 430 #31125

Re: Procedure for towing a 40' 2006 Allure

Reply #6 –
Yahoo Message Number: 91836
Yes

Dan 2006 Allure 31348 C-9

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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> 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> 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

Re: Procedure for towing a 40' 2006 Allure

Reply #7 –
Yahoo Message Number: 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

Re: Procedure for towing a 40' 2006 Allure

Reply #8 –
Yahoo Message Number: 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


Dave & Jodi
2007 CC Allure 40’ Tag #31495
2012 Jeep GC
Big Bear Lake, Ca & Henderson, Nev

Re: Procedure for towing a 40' 2006 Allure

Reply #9 –
Yahoo Message Number: 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

Re: Procedure for towing a 40' 2006 Allure

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Yahoo Message Number: 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

Re: Procedure for towing a 40' 2006 Allure

Reply #11 –
Yahoo Message Number: 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

Re: Procedure for towing a 40' 2006 Allure

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Yahoo Message Number: 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

Re: Procedure for towing a 40' 2006 Allure

Reply #13 –
Yahoo Message Number: 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

Re: Procedure for towing a 40' 2006 Allure

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Yahoo Message Number: 91864
Thanks for the clarification. Tow trucks must have big brakes.

Norm

Re: Procedure for towing a 40' 2006 Allure

Reply #16 –
Yahoo Message Number: 91865
Actually, smart drivers. You will rarely ever see one of them being driven aggressively.

Mikee

Re: Procedure for towing a 40' 2006 Allure

Reply #17 –
Yahoo Message Number: 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

Re: Procedure for towing a 40' 2006 Allure

Reply #18 –
Yahoo Message Number: 91883
No, It is a standard connector. They all carry enough adapters to make it work.

Mikee