09-16-2012, 12:54 PM
Since our coaches range in height from 12'6" to 13'6" putting the coach on a trailer or a tilt-bed might not allow it to be towed under an underpass! The interstate hiways have underpasses every so many miles, what does the tow driver do?
I know that most of the underpasses have exits on each side allowing ingress/egress which would allow the tow driver to "go around" so to speak, but what happens if there are no exits?
That coach roof has to be 18' above the road surface!
Another point, if they tow you with rear wheels down wouldn't it be a good idea to have an air brake connection in the front of the Newell so that the wrecker could supply air to the supension of the Newell. The Newell engine may not be able to idle which would provide air to the air bags. I guess you could use the 120v auxillary air pump to keep them up! I am just thinking out loud here, bare with me!
My 1987 Newell had the 2 tow bar connections in the front; I think that would be the best way to tow a Newell. They were welded to the frame and appeared to be very strong!
I know that most of the underpasses have exits on each side allowing ingress/egress which would allow the tow driver to "go around" so to speak, but what happens if there are no exits?
That coach roof has to be 18' above the road surface!
Another point, if they tow you with rear wheels down wouldn't it be a good idea to have an air brake connection in the front of the Newell so that the wrecker could supply air to the supension of the Newell. The Newell engine may not be able to idle which would provide air to the air bags. I guess you could use the 120v auxillary air pump to keep them up! I am just thinking out loud here, bare with me!
My 1987 Newell had the 2 tow bar connections in the front; I think that would be the best way to tow a Newell. They were welded to the frame and appeared to be very strong!
Tuga & Karen Gaidry
2005 Honda Pilot