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Reply #25 –
Are the Hub Caps on a GV held on by all the lug nuts or just a few?
1988  40' Grand Villa Cat 3208t

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Reply #26 –
Normally just a few, look at the holes in the cap, the large ones don't need to be removed.
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Reply #27 –
Quote from: prfleming –
Not sure if already mentioned before, air will need to be supplied to the coach during the tow unless towed on a flatbed. On the road the air suspension is constantly adjusting and using air. Either the tow truck can connect a hose, or in my case I turned on my 12v HD air compressor as the tow distance was only 6 miles.

There is a 7.5 amp fuse in the HWH control box that can be pulled to remove power from the travel mode.  That would keep air in the bags after inflating the bags to travel height. I have driven for days like this after having a ride height control valve go bad. Same as having the ignition Off with no power to the HWH control box I would think.
Doug W.
96 36' U270 CSGI #4946
04 Toyota Tacoma 4x4
PNW

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Reply #28 –
I am still on crutches and can't get to the box with our axle covers. I will call the site and post the correct part number for our GV. All Foretravels will not necessarily use the same cover. Will be back in a day or so.

Pierce
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
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SBFD (ret)

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Reply #29 –
Been towed 3 times over the years. Two coaches with 22.5, and one with 24.5 inch wheels. All three tow trucks had plywood covers for the axle. Do not know if I was lucky or it might be a requirement for tow companies with a contract with coach-net.
Jim C.
coachfree, previous 1997, 1999, 2000, and 2003 Foretravels.

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Reply #30 –
Quote from: Pierce & Gaylie Stewart –
I am still on crutches and can't get to the box with our axle covers. I will call the site and post the correct part number for our GV. All Foretravels will not necessarily use the same cover. Will be back in a day or so.

Pierce


Pierce,

I bought a set a couple of years ago when this subject came up for discussion.  They were $49 including freight for the pair.  I just hope I never have to use them but at least I can show the tow truck driver I want both axles pulled and not the drive shaft!

Jerry

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1993 U300/36WTBI DD6v92TA
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Reply #31 –
This is about Prevost, but applies to our coaches also. Appears that either driveshaft or half shafts can be removed for towing.
Tow truck drivers have told me that because drive shaft is so short on diesel pushers, the half shafts are normally removed, but on regular engine fwd trucks, the driveshaft at the differential is usually disconnected.

Few things are worse than experi
Jim C.
coachfree, previous 1997, 1999, 2000, and 2003 Foretravels.
 

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Reply #32 –
Quote from: coastprt –
Pierce,
I bought a set a couple of years ago when this subject came up for discussion.  They were $49 including freight for the pair.  I just hope I never have to use them but at least I can show the tow truck driver I want both axles pulled and not the drive shaft!
Jerry
Jerry,
Thanks! I can't get to mine yet. Hopefully will be on all cylinders soon. Looks like MR8D-1 is the part number for our U300s. Best to check with the seller with your hub dimensions before ordering as all Foretravel rear axle hubs may not be the same.
Pierce
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)