Re: [ihc] Anybody want to tow to Dixie?

[Ted Borck <tborck@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Tue, 23 Mar 2004, Joseph Shaw, II wrote:

> Ryan-
>
> Thanks for the help and suggestions!
>
> I am not sure if your buddy will want to help with this venture or not.

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> I have my two wheel dolly that could probably do it, but it is REALLY
> heavier than I am supposed to tow with my hitch, as well as heavier than I
> am supposed to tow on that dolly, so I am looking for alternatives!


Will the T'all roll?

Why don't you flat tow it?  Slap some w/bearing grease into the front
bearings.  Take some spare wheels and tires.

How mountainous is the area thru which the T'all has to be moved?

If terrain is not a problem, goto U-Haul and purchase their tow bar.
Approx $100.

Comes with "towed vehicle mounting tackle."

Even (ahemm...) "mac who still has the first penny ever given to him",
thought the U-Haul tow bar was a good deal.

Also purchase their $30 magnetic tow lights or splice the towing vehicle's
light system into the towed vehicle's, and roll it on home.

If the towed vehicle will roll reliably, placing it on a trailer only adds
the weight of the trailer to the weight towed.

YMMV

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Ted Borck	tborck@domain.elided