| GMC as a TOWD [message #263104] |
Wed, 01 October 2014 11:43  |
Chr$
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Hey folks, as you know, I sold my coach. It doesn't run, but has good Michelins on it and all the rolling hardware works. Has anyone "Flat-Towed" a GMC?
Does anyone want to?
The guy who bought it is dealing with the usual BS from the Auto transport companies (They all suck) and has not had any joy on getting the coach picked up.
If anyone knows of anyone who has a flat bed, or a tractor going back empty/sans trailer from AZ to GA or thereabouts, PLEASE let me know so we can help this guy out. Too bad it doesn't have electric brakes on the the rears, it would be a rather easy tow for a super duty.
I think a tractor would be ideal. Just have to figure out some sort of towbar assy.
-Chr$: Perpetual SmartAss
Scottsdale, AZ
77 Ex-Kingsley 455 SOLD!
2010 Nomad 24 Ft TT 390W PV W/MPPT, EV4010 and custom cargo door.
Photosite: Chrisc GMC:"It has Begun" TT: "The Other Woman"
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| Re: GMC as a TOWD [message #263105 is a reply to message #263104] |
Wed, 01 October 2014 11:53  |
lqqkatjon
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I will let others share their opinions on trying to flat tow a GMC....
Jim Bounds on his daily pose, maybe last summer, mentioned he knows a former or current GMC owner that has set up GMC transport for him in the past.
from what I remember if there is no solid timeline, they find that empty hauler to move the gmc to save some money. I also would believe you could find a cheaper hauler, if you had a lift to roll it on and off of at each end, then it does not have to go up on a transport, and can fit on a flat bed.
Georgia is not that far from orlando, maybe it is cost effective to have it hauled and offloaded onto Jim's ramp. then towed north to Georgia from there...
fall Jim, and i would think he would have the person/company that can help.
Jon Roche
75 palm beach
EBL EFI, manny headers, Micro Level, rebuilt most of coach now.
St. Cloud, MN
http://lqqkatjon.blogspot.com/
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| Re: GMC as a TOWD [message #263107 is a reply to message #263104] |
Wed, 01 October 2014 12:13 |
A Hamilto
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Chr$ wrote on Wed, 01 October 2014 11:43Hey folks, as you know, I sold my coach. It doesn't run, but has good Michelins on it and all the rolling hardware works. Has anyone "Flat-Towed" a GMC?
Does anyone want to?
The guy who bought it is dealing with the usual BS from the Auto transport companies (They all suck) and has not had any joy on getting the coach picked up.
If anyone knows of anyone who has a flat bed, or a tractor going back empty/sans trailer from AZ to GA or thereabouts, PLEASE let me know so we can help this guy out. Too bad it doesn't have electric brakes on the the rears, it would be a rather easy tow for a super duty.
I think a tractor would be ideal. Just have to figure out some sort of towbar assy. The manual says a GMC can be flat towed 50 miles as long as the speed does not exceed 35 mph. That is also contingent on the vehicle having been drive recently to lube the tranny. If flat towed longer than that with the Final Drive turning the transmission, the transmission will be toast, and may lock up, ending the tow.
To flat tow farther than that, you need to replace the front axles with some that have the outer CV joints dis-assembled and not connected to the inner axles.
Or you could try "flooding" the transmission (add two or three extra quarts) to get the level high enough to keep the tail shaft immersed in fluid, which has never been done to tow a GMC motorhome. The extra fluid would need to be removed before the engine is started again.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/towing-gmc/p40264-trans-flooding.html
You will also find that when you make a turn that is too sharp, the steering will not recenter and someone will have to get in and manually straighten the steering.
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| Re: GMC as a TOWD [message #263112 is a reply to message #263110] |
Wed, 01 October 2014 14:42 |
Chr$
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I was thinking along the lines to disconnect the driveshafts or use a dolly. I think Todd found a backhaul... Either way. I'm gonna remove the rear bumper for him so it doesn't drag when winching it onto the trailer. (It has a 1.5' extension).
-Chr$: Perpetual SmartAss
Scottsdale, AZ
77 Ex-Kingsley 455 SOLD!
2010 Nomad 24 Ft TT 390W PV W/MPPT, EV4010 and custom cargo door.
Photosite: Chrisc GMC:"It has Begun" TT: "The Other Woman"
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