Proper way to tow a Wanderlodge

[Jack & Donna Smith]

Some may be aware of the big problem in towing these coaches...
When I call for a tow, I strongly state, "This is a 31' Wanderlodge,
a big, heavy coach. The front axel is some 5' behind the front
bumper. The weight is over 30,000#. We need a BIG tow rig".
So when the tow truck finally does arrive, the driver looks at the
Bluebird, and says, "Gee, I should of brought our big truck"!
Go figure......
Jack Smith
1973FC31

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "jburgessx2"
wrote:
>
> 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"
> > 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
> > >
> >
>