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[*] posted on 4-9-2022 at 06:18 AM


its an emergency tow...it will work



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[*] posted on 4-9-2022 at 06:41 AM


Quote: Originally posted by Bob and Susan  
its an emergency tow...it will work


What is the emergency?

Towing a 8k lb load with no trailer brakes and no tongue weight. Good flocking luck




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[*] posted on 4-9-2022 at 09:48 AM


so the moral to this story is dont bring a 1998 truck to pull your 1999 truck home...

bring a better truck





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[*] posted on 4-9-2022 at 12:08 PM


Quote: Originally posted by lencho  
Quote: Originally posted by Bob and Susan  

bring another truck down and tow yours back

Here's how NOT to do it ((Read article). ;)




A. Use a capable diesel truck to pull it. It's not that heavy.
B. Don't try to pull it too fast up a grade
C. Watch your temp gauges.


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[*] posted on 4-9-2022 at 12:11 PM


Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666  


Do not recommend flat towing a big truck with a similar-weight truck. Your braking ability will be scary reduced.


He's not suggesting to use one of your EV's. This one is outside of your wheel house.



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[*] posted on 4-10-2022 at 11:21 AM


Thanks Doug for the correct term for 'back hauling' that I was able to take advantage of in the way back machine.

There must be others that could use this opportunity when needed.

Riding in a big rig for the first time, was a reward of its own in my life's experiences that always be remembered.

I have rarely towed anything and am more than happy to leave that to other's.

Life is an adventure and we are all along for the ride while it lasts.

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[*] posted on 4-12-2022 at 01:56 PM


This post has been helpful and a great reminder of how helpful Nomads can be.:light:

I think we have found an arrangement to get the truck back to Tijuana in a few weeks. All I had to do was look in my back yard:biggrin: Heard a bunch of commotion earlier today behind our place. Turns out is was a truck with a flatbed trailer picking up an old water truck.




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[*] posted on 4-12-2022 at 02:12 PM


Good to hear.





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