[djimellis]

I know this is a question that only comes up when you have a problem.

i thought it would be a good discussion on how to have your newell towed. i recognize that the different vintages and sizes of newells may have different optimum ways, but i thought we should have some ideas shared so others can find them easily.

i had my 1990 38' no tag towed when i had engine problems. they used a super big flatbed rig and used a winch to pull it up on the flatbed. they had to put a wheel in the trailer hitch to help it roll since it would have totally drug on the ground at the rear when they were tilting it as they pulled it up on the flatbed.

please others please share what you know to be the procedure for towing your coach.

thanks

tom

I have had my 1987 40' towed twice. Once from the front, which the wrecker company said was very difficult because of the "Hush Box" for the generator, which hangs down low and got in the way of the axle lifting mechanism. The second time it was towed from the rear as I had damaged the gears when I got stuck. Both times the tow trucks were triple axle rigs designed for towing semi's. They both said I should ask for a flat bed trailer if possible, much faster to load and no stress on the coach. Hope this helps.