Re: [MV] Moving a dead 2 1/2 ton

Dave Cole (DA_Cole@compuserve.com)
Wed, 18 Feb 1998 20:17:20 -0500

Message text written by "David M. Kuhn"
>Dave ,the rollback trailer for about $400 sounds like a lot of =

money,but there's little risk of injury or damage to the 6x6 or
yourself going this route.Pay the man,a watch him load/unload it.

Trust me,BEEN THERE DONE THAT.When you've got 5 ton worth of iron
pushing you down the road(6x6+trailer weight)use the right equipment.
>Any crazy ideas considered.
> The towbar idea isn't so bad,but ya gotta have a truck with enuf GVW
to stop itself + the 6x6.(Don't try using your neighbor's Buick Electr=
a)
The difficult factor here is the 170 mile trip.If it were 20-30mi,I'd
try =

the towbar route.170mi?Rent the rollback.Good Luck.<

Good points. I agree, if it was 30-40 miles it would be a different stor=
y,
but limping along for 170 miles sounds like a bad plan.

Thanks,

Dave

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