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| Tow Bars [message #219295] |
Tue, 20 August 2013 16:35  |
Oldngray
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Looking at a 95 Tracker and will need a tow bar.
I see all kinds available from $65 to over 700.00.
Have no knowledge of what to look for in a tow bar.
Wud appreciate suggestions/comments/ideas.
Thanks,
Richard
Richard MacDonald
Punta Gorda, Florida
Sold our TZE April 2015
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| Re: Tow Bars [message #219303 is a reply to message #219295] |
Tue, 20 August 2013 17:32  |
Carl S.
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| Oldngray wrote on Tue, 20 August 2013 14:35 |
Looking at a 95 Tracker and will need a tow bar.
I see all kinds available from $65 to over 700.00.
Have no knowledge of what to look for in a tow bar.
Wud appreciate suggestions/comments/ideas.
Thanks,
Richard
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Our Tracker was already equipped with Roadmaster baseplates (I think):
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/towing-etc/p35399
It was also wired for tail lights, with diodes, and was set up for a Brake Buddy as well.
I built the frame for the tow bar attachment:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/towing-etc/p34793
Unlike Steve, I'm not as concerned with the looks of the towd with the bracket attached. It is only on there when we take a trip. I We use a standard adjustable tow bar:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/towing-etc/p37214
It takes two people to hook it up, but my wife is so good at it, we never have a problem and it only takes a few minutes. It is cheap and dirty, but it works.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: [GMCnet] Tow Bars [message #219304 is a reply to message #219303] |
Tue, 20 August 2013 17:39 |
Richard MacDonald
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Hi Carl,
None of the links worked, all 404's
Richard
On 8/20/2013 6:32 PM, Carl Stouffer wrote:
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> Oldngray wrote on Tue, 20 August 2013 14:35
>> Looking at a 95 Tracker and will need a tow bar.
>> I see all kinds available from $65 to over 700.00.
>> Have no knowledge of what to look for in a tow bar.
>> Wud appreciate suggestions/comments/ideas.
>> Thanks,
>> Richard
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> Our Tracker was already equipped with Roadmaster baseplates (I think):
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> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/towing-etc/p35399
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> It was also wired for tail lights, with diodes, and was set up for a Brake Buddy as well.
>
> I built the frame for the tow bar attachment:
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/towing-etc/p34793
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> Unlike Steve, I'm not as concerned with the looks of the towd with the bracket attached. It is only on there when we take a trip. I We use a standard adjustable tow bar:
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/towing-etc/p37214
>
> It takes two people to hook it up, but my wife is so good at it, we never have a problem and it only takes a few minutes. It is cheap and dirty, but it works.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Tow Bars [message #219332 is a reply to message #219304] |
Tue, 20 August 2013 20:40 |
Steve Jess
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Richard,
Add -towing-etc.html to each link, or just go here: http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g5523-towing-etc.html
Steve Jess - Aguanga, CA
1977 GMC Palm Beach "The DreamLiner"The 10,000 pound antique Home Theater with plumbing
> Date: Tue, 20 Aug 2013 18:39:48 -0400
> From: 76edgemonte@gmail.com
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Tow Bars
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> Hi Carl,
> None of the links worked, all 404's
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> Richard
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> On 8/20/2013 6:32 PM, Carl Stouffer wrote:
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> > Oldngray wrote on Tue, 20 August 2013 14:35
> >> Looking at a 95 Tracker and will need a tow bar.
> >> I see all kinds available from $65 to over 700.00.
> >> Have no knowledge of what to look for in a tow bar.
> >> Wud appreciate suggestions/comments/ideas.
> >> Thanks,
> >> Richard
> >
> > Our Tracker was already equipped with Roadmaster baseplates (I think):
> >
> > http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/towing-etc/p35399
> >
> > It was also wired for tail lights, with diodes, and was set up for a Brake Buddy as well.
> >
> > I built the frame for the tow bar attachment:
> >
> > http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/towing-etc/p34793
> >
> > Unlike Steve, I'm not as concerned with the looks of the towd with the bracket attached. It is only on there when we take a trip. I We use a standard adjustable tow bar:
> >
> > http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/towing-etc/p37214
> >
> > It takes two people to hook it up, but my wife is so good at it, we never have a problem and it only takes a few minutes. It is cheap and dirty, but it works.
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Tow Bars [message #219337 is a reply to message #219304] |
Tue, 20 August 2013 21:20 |
Carl S.
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| Richard MacDonald wrote on Tue, 20 August 2013 15:39 |
Hi Carl,
None of the links worked, all 404's
Richard
On 8/20/2013 6:32 PM, Carl Stouffer wrote:
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> Oldngray wrote on Tue, 20 August 2013 14:35
>> Looking at a 95 Tracker and will need a tow bar.
>> I see all kinds available from $65 to over 700.00.
>> Have no knowledge of what to look for in a tow bar.
>> Wud appreciate suggestions/comments/ideas.
>> Thanks,
>> Richard
>
> Our Tracker was already equipped with Roadmaster baseplates (I think):
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/towing-etc/p35399
>
> It was also wired for tail lights, with diodes, and was set up for a Brake Buddy as well.
>
> I built the frame for the tow bar attachment:
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/towing-etc/p34793
>
> Unlike Steve, I'm not as concerned with the looks of the towd with the bracket attached. It is only on there when we take a trip. I We use a standard adjustable tow bar:
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/towing-etc/p37214
>
> It takes two people to hook it up, but my wife is so good at it, we never have a problem and it only takes a few minutes. It is cheap and dirty, but it works.
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Let me try again:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/towing-etc/p35399-new-towed.html
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/towing-etc/p34793-towing-etc.html
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/towing-etc/p37214-tracker-towing-set-up.html
I tried to get fancy and shorten the URLs.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: [GMCnet] Tow Bars [message #219349 is a reply to message #219337] |
Tue, 20 August 2013 22:21 |
jim kanomata
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We have been a authorized stocking Blue Ox dealer for few years and can tell you that their product are great.
You need to keep in mind that if the bare plate is of another brand, you'll need to have an adapter joint before it will work.
Sometimes those adapters are not cheap.
We have beat prices on deals on the web all over the country as we do not charge tax and our freight is included.
Should you just need suggestions only, I have no problem with that.
Jim Kanomata
Applied/GMC, Fremont,CA
jimk@appliedairfilters.com
http://www.appliedgmc.com
1-800-752-7502
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| Re: [GMCnet] Tow Bars [message #219350 is a reply to message #219337] |
Tue, 20 August 2013 22:25 |
George B.
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I think it is best to have a stowable tow bar of some kind. One that either stays on the front of the towed or on the back of the motor home when you unhitch. I now have an somewhat rigid A-frame type and it is a pain to deal with when I arrive at a campground. At some locations it is necessary to unhitch the Tracker and then move the motor home into its position. However what do I do with the tow bar in those situations! I have to put it in back of the Tracker drive to the camp spot and then take it out and put it somewhere.
I get all depressed when someone in front of me at check in unhitches and drives the towed away in a just a minute or two.
I am somewhat stuck with my current setup for now as the Tracker's previous owner welded his homemade bracket on the front.
George Butts
Las Vegas Nevada
73 "Custom 26' Q" & 76 23' Birchaven
71 Honda 600 Coupe & 01 Tracker Toads
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| Re: [GMCnet] Tow Bars [message #219390 is a reply to message #219350] |
Wed, 21 August 2013 06:51 |
jhbridges
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Well, if I have to move the toad to take tension off the hitch, it takes me maybe 5 minutes to unhook my fixed (cheeeeep) A-frame. However, I didn't mind cutting the plastic bumper cover and mounting the towbar clips on the bumper beam facing forward. Pull two pins, unscrew two safety chain hooks, the bar is off. If the clips were under the car, it would be a PITA. However, $55 delivered, and a couple hours fitting it. I toss it under the motorhome front bumper when I park.
Most of the show sites I take the GMC to will guive me a parking pass for the towd if it is attached at checkin. Detach it first, they sting you for seperte parking. So, I normally drive in, get my space and window stickers, and then drop the toad and park, walk back and get it.
--johnny
'76 23' transmode norris
'76 palm beach
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On Wed, 8/21/13, GEORGE BUTTS <george.b21@verizon.net> wrote:
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Tow Bars
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Date: Wednesday, August 21, 2013, 3:25 AM
I think it is best to have a stowable tow bar of some kind.
One that either stays on the front of the towed or on the
back of the motor home when you unhitch. I now have an
somewhat rigid A-frame type and it is a pain to deal with
when I arrive at a campground. At some locations it is
necessary to unhitch the Tracker and then move the motor
home into its position. However what do I do with the
tow bar in those situations! I have to put it in back
of the Tracker drive to the camp spot and then take it out
and put it somewhere.
I get all depressed when someone in front of me at check in
unhitches and drives the towed away in a just a minute or
two.
I am somewhat stuck with my current setup for now as the
Tracker's previous owner welded his homemade bracket on the
front.
--
George Butts
Apple Valley Calif.
73 "Custom 26 Q"
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