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Tue, 22 March 2011 08:37  |
timdehaan
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HELP! I've tried to find it and all I come up with is articles on how to tow WITH a GMC. I know what the recommendations are on towing a GMC. I know it's on the net somewhere but I can't find it. I'm looking to move a GMC from Maryland to New Jersey over the Delaware Memorial Bridge. About 100 miles.
Tim
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| Re: [GMCnet] Towing a GMC MH [message #119567 is a reply to message #119560] |
Tue, 22 March 2011 09:05  |
emerystora
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If you are talking of towing it with six wheels on the ground, You
have to disconnect the front axles from the final drive because it's
an automatic transmission. You can't have the axles just flopping
around so you have to seperate the inner axles from the outer axle.
The outer axles must be kept in the hubs to keep the hubs on the
vehicle.
So, for that short a trip I would suggest that you just either have
the whole motorhome loaded onto a flat bed tow truck OR, if the rear
wheels are operable, use a tow truck that puts a frame beneath the
front wheels and lifts them off the ground for towing. Tell the tow
company that the motorhome weighs about 12,000 pounds and that the
front weighs about 4,000 pounds. They will send the right size tow
truck. If towing with the front off the ground be sure to raise the
aurbags in the rear to keep the rear from dragging.
Emery Stora
On Mar 22, 2011, at 7:37 AM, timdehaan@comcast.net wrote:
> HELP! I've tried to find it and all I come up with is articles on
> how to tow WITH a GMC. I know what the recommendations are on towing
> a GMC. I know it's on the net somewhere but I can't find it. I'm
> looking to move a GMC from Maryland to New Jersey over the Delaware
> Memorial Bridge. About 100 miles.
>
> Tim
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| Re: [GMCnet] Towing a GMC MH [message #119569 is a reply to message #119560] |
Tue, 22 March 2011 09:07 |
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USAussie
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G'day,
Reference Maintenance Manual (MM) X-7725 Page 0-4 Towing Vehicle
TOWING:
Your vehicle may be towed on all six wheels, at speeds less than 35 mph
(56km/h), for distances up to 50 miles, provided the final drive, axle,
transmission, and steering system are otherwise normally operable. Use only
towing equipment specifically designed for this purpose following the
instructions of the towing equipment manufacturer. A separate safety chain
system must be used. For such towing the steering must be unlocked,
transmission in neutral, and the parking brake released. Attachments must be
to the engine front crossmember. Do not attach to bumpers or associated
brackets. Remember that power brakes and power steering assists will not be
available when the engine is inoperative.
Regards,
Rob M.
USAussie - Downunder
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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Subject: [GMCnet] Towing a GMC MH
HELP! I've tried to find it and all I come up with is articles on how to tow
WITH a GMC. I know what the recommendations are on towing a GMC. I know it's
on the net somewhere but I can't find it. I'm looking to move a GMC from
Maryland to New Jersey over the Delaware Memorial Bridge. About 100 miles.
Tim
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Regards,
Rob M. (USAussie)
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: [GMCnet] Towing a GMC MH [message #119571 is a reply to message #119569] |
Tue, 22 March 2011 09:23 |
jimk
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Define towing for me for this application.
All 6 on theground?
Does the engine run?
On Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 7:07 AM, Rob Mueller <robmueller@iinet.net.au> wrote:
> G'day,
>
> Reference Maintenance Manual (MM) X-7725 Page 0-4 Towing Vehicle
>
> TOWING:
>
> Your vehicle may be towed on all six wheels, at speeds less than 35 mph
> (56km/h), for distances up to 50 miles, provided the final drive, axle,
> transmission, and steering system are otherwise normally operable. Use only
> towing equipment specifically designed for this purpose following the
> instructions of the towing equipment manufacturer. A separate safety chain
> system must be used. For such towing the steering must be unlocked,
> transmission in neutral, and the parking brake released. Attachments must be
> to the engine front crossmember. Do not attach to bumpers or associated
> brackets. Remember that power brakes and power steering assists will not be
> available when the engine is inoperative.
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
> USAussie - Downunder
> AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
> USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
> [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of timdehaan@comcast.net
> Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 12:38 AM
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: [GMCnet] Towing a GMC MH
>
> HELP! I've tried to find it and all I come up with is articles on how to tow
> WITH a GMC. I know what the recommendations are on towing a GMC. I know it's
> on the net somewhere but I can't find it. I'm looking to move a GMC from
> Maryland to New Jersey over the Delaware Memorial Bridge. About 100 miles.
>
> Tim
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Towing a GMC MH [message #119573 is a reply to message #119560] |
Tue, 22 March 2011 09:39 |
lqqkatjon
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AAA+ RV will tow it 100 miles. just need to get it registered and pushed out to the street.
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: [GMCnet] Towing a GMC MH [message #119574 is a reply to message #119571] |
Tue, 22 March 2011 09:33 |
timdehaan
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Engine runs well. It has no brakes as in the brake lines are gone and the exhaust system needs replacing.
towing - raise the front and move with the rear wheels on the ground. There are a few low clearance underpasses that would add many many miles. Only 10 miles is expressway. The rest is 2 lane roads.
My choice is to move it to my house as is or go there for a few days and fix the brakes and exhaust and drive it home.
----- "Jim Kanomata" <jimkanomata@gmail.com> wrote:
Define towing for me for this application.
All 6 on theground?
Does the engine run?
On Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 7:07 AM, Rob Mueller <robmueller@iinet.net.au> wrote:
> G'day,
>
> Reference Maintenance Manual (MM) X-7725 Page 0-4 Towing Vehicle
>
> TOWING:
>
> Your vehicle may be towed on all six wheels, at speeds less than 35 mph
> (56km/h), for distances up to 50 miles, provided the final drive, axle,
> transmission, and steering system are otherwise normally operable. Use only
> towing equipment specifically designed for this purpose following the
> instructions of the towing equipment manufacturer. A separate safety chain
> system must be used. For such towing the steering must be unlocked,
> transmission in neutral, and the parking brake released. Attachments must be
> to the engine front crossmember. Do not attach to bumpers or associated
> brackets. Remember that power brakes and power steering assists will not be
> available when the engine is inoperative.
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
> USAussie - Downunder
> AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
> USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of timdehaan@comcast.net
> Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 12:38 AM
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: [GMCnet] Towing a GMC MH
>
> HELP! I've tried to find it and all I come up with is articles on how to tow
> WITH a GMC. I know what the recommendations are on towing a GMC. I know it's
> on the net somewhere but I can't find it. I'm looking to move a GMC from
> Maryland to New Jersey over the Delaware Memorial Bridge. About 100 miles.
>
> Tim
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Towing a GMC MH [message #119576 is a reply to message #119571] |
Tue, 22 March 2011 09:37 |
jimk
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Be sure to raise the rear by couple inches for clearance.
The front end will be around 4,500 at the front wheels.
On Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 7:23 AM, Jim Kanomata <jimkanomata@gmail.com> wrote:
> Define towing for me for this application.
> All 6 on theground?
> Does the engine run?
>
>
> On Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 7:07 AM, Rob Mueller <robmueller@iinet.net.au> wrote:
>> G'day,
>>
>> Reference Maintenance Manual (MM) X-7725 Page 0-4 Towing Vehicle
>>
>> TOWING:
>>
>> Your vehicle may be towed on all six wheels, at speeds less than 35 mph
>> (56km/h), for distances up to 50 miles, provided the final drive, axle,
>> transmission, and steering system are otherwise normally operable. Use only
>> towing equipment specifically designed for this purpose following the
>> instructions of the towing equipment manufacturer. A separate safety chain
>> system must be used. For such towing the steering must be unlocked,
>> transmission in neutral, and the parking brake released. Attachments must be
>> to the engine front crossmember. Do not attach to bumpers or associated
>> brackets. Remember that power brakes and power steering assists will not be
>> available when the engine is inoperative.
>>
>> Regards,
>> Rob M.
>> USAussie - Downunder
>> AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
>> USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
>> [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of timdehaan@comcast.net
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 12:38 AM
>> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
>> Subject: [GMCnet] Towing a GMC MH
>>
>> HELP! I've tried to find it and all I come up with is articles on how to tow
>> WITH a GMC. I know what the recommendations are on towing a GMC. I know it's
>> on the net somewhere but I can't find it. I'm looking to move a GMC from
>> Maryland to New Jersey over the Delaware Memorial Bridge. About 100 miles.
>>
>> Tim
>>
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> Applied/GMC, Fremont,CA
> jimk@appliedairfilters.com
> http://www.appliedgmc.com
> 1-800-752-7502
>
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Applied/GMC, Fremont,CA
jimk@appliedairfilters.com
http://www.appliedgmc.com
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| Re: [GMCnet] Towing a GMC MH [message #119612 is a reply to message #119574] |
Tue, 22 March 2011 12:50 |
roy1
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[My choice is to move it to my house as is or go there for a few days and fix the brakes and exhaust and drive it home.]
>If you have more time then money fixing it would be your best option in my opinion . I would be willing to bet it will cost a $1000 or more to tow it if you don't have towing insurance.
Heck my neighbor just paid $75 to have a screw removed from his SOB rear tire.
Roy
Roy Keen
Minden,NV
76 X Glenbrook
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