From: Bruce Beattie (bruce@eecs.berkeley.edu)
Date: Wed Jul 07 2004 - 19:30:50 PDT
In spite of my previous post, I really think that James has the right
approach.
I am so used to doing things the hard way that I wasn't thinking this thru.
Although technically pheasable, I don't really think it would be a good
idea.
Bruce MVPA 23824
James M. Atkinson wrote:
> Alex,
>
> Don't try to tow the duece unless the pickup truck significantly out
> weighs the duece, and has virgin brakes.
>
> It's going to be a really slow drive home as you don't want to go more
> than 3-5 miles per hours when towing a duece with a pick-up.
>
> Don't try to build your own tow bar as you are only inviting and
> accident, instead pay a professional towing company the hundred bucks
> or so they ask to winch it onto the back of a ramp truck to haul it
> home for you. It's cheaper then buying a casket.
>
> While it is physically possible to tow a duece with a pickup I would
> strong NOT RECOMMEND IT, especially not 35 miles.
>
> -jma
>
>
>
>
>
>
> At 08:25 PM 7/7/2004, Alex wrote:
>
>> I've got to tow the new beast home next month and would like to use a
>> tow bar and a heavy duty pick-up truck. I only have to tow it about 35
>> miles. so I was thinking of making a tow bar. I already have a lunette
>> ring for one end and was planning on pinning the bar to the shackle
>> mounts on the 35's front bumper. My questions are how long should I make
>> the tow bar arms? Am I nuts to try this? Does anyone have any caveats
>> or hints. (I'm a pretty good welder).
>>
>> Also a while back, I don't know where, someone said they found DOT 5 for
>> around $30/gal. Can anyone give me a name/address for this?
>>
>> Thanks for listening,
>> Alex
>>
>>
>>
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