Share Pics of People Hauling or Towing Something Wrong

[farm boy00]

He needs one of these "Tow Alls". Video at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b734eSPO1gI
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I don't think that is allowed here in Michigan. Doubles are but not a bumper then a gooseneck. It has to be gooseneck or 5th wheel then bumper

 

[fordmantpw]

I don't think that is allowed here in Michigan. Doubles are but not a bumper then a gooseneck. It has to be gooseneck or 5th wheel then bumper

I wonder if the 'tow all' is considered a part of the tow vehicle since it is rigidly attached. It does not pivot at all from the tow vehicle.

 

[California]

I wonder if the 'tow all' is considered a part of the tow vehicle since it is rigidly attached. It does not pivot at all from the tow vehicle.

?? Is that a steering axle like the back of a readymix truck?

 

[fordmantpw]

?? Is that a steering axle like the back of a readymix truck?

It is self steering.

 

[Soundguy]

I wonder if the 'tow all' is considered a part of the tow vehicle since it is rigidly attached. It does not pivot at all from the tow vehicle.

Ahh.. But it isn't rigid.. It has some degree of movement, as evidenced by the segment with the suv traversing the swale.

Looks like it is range limited, however.

Also sounds lil it might be a brake axle too.


Still wonder how dot classifies it, as part of tow vehicle or not.

 

[fordmantpw]

Yes it does pivot similar to what a solid axle would on a truck, only attached in the middle. It does have electric over hydraulic brakes as well.

 

[sklunk]

He needs one of these "Tow Alls". Video at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b734eSPO1gI
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The Tow All is nice, but there is actually another company that makes one with a winch. You can use it like the Tow All but you can also pull your trailer out of tight spots with it. Videos are on their website:
The Automated Safety Hitch | Trailer Hitch | Gooseneck Horse Trailers | 5th Wheel RVs | Flatbed Goosenecks | Fifth Wheel

There is also a company that makes the same thing but with it's own motor and a wired remote. You can move trailers around or drive them right up to your hitch then hook them up and go. Unfortunately I can't find the link ...

 

[kevin37b]

Why not get a big enough truck ? Those rigs are a compromise at best .

 

[IslandTractor]

Why not get a big enough truck ? Those rigs are a compromise at best .

Why drive a F350 dually 365 days a year if you only need to tow a big load ten times?

I wouldn't see these devices as cutting into commercial towing but they would certainly make sense for guys with F150s that need a bit more towing capacity to move a horse trailer or camper.

 

[California]

Here's a self steering tag axle like on that Tow-All dolly.