Re: [MV] Stuart Towing with the M813A1 Blues

From: Ryan Gill (rmgill@mindspring.com)
Date: Sun May 18 2003 - 19:51:49 PDT


At 3:56 PM -0400 5/18/03, G.R. Baker wrote:
>Towing the Stuart with the M813A1 wasn't the most enjoyable ride I have
>had. I pulled it on a 20 ton tag and loaded the Stuart as far back over
>the wheels as I could to prevent a lot of tongue weight, but it would
>still push the front tires in a sharp curve (this by the way is SCARY AS
>HELL!). Man I miss the days of the 7 ton M114A1, anyone interested in a
>Stuart? I think it is a little more than I'm comfortable with.

George! You just got it! Are the brakes balanced enough for the rear?
What about some ballast in the M813 to balance it out?

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