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stuck in the MUD

We pulled into a small RV park two nights ago. The sun was setting, and it was raining. I knew we were in trouble the moment we pulled into a space. It was WAY too soft. It rained hard that night. The owner of the park said it rained three inches. I disconnected the toad, almost got it stuck, and prepared to get towed out, backing the coach out, and hooking up to the hitch. Long story short, I was able to get out under my own power. It was scary.  QUESTION IS : how would I tow from the FRONT, without damaging the coach?? Would I have raised the coach?  Has anyone let air out of the tires to gain more traction? Somehow, I feel that I am not the first to get into this type of situation. Always an adventure!! Thanks
Glenn and Amy Beinfest
2001 36' U320
#5812
2014 Honda CRV

No Whining on the YACHT

Re: stuck in the MUD

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One more crazy "stuck in the mud" story, complete with photos.  Written by our world famous "down under" member Brian (MR B2).  If you've never read his posts, do a search for them.  They read like a fictional adventure novel.  He bought his coach in The USA, had it custom converted to right-hand drive, shipped it by boat to Australia, and then regaled us with a long string of fascinating tales.  Not to be missed!

(Search for "MR B2" and for "Mr B3".  He had to change his Forum handle due to a computer glitch)

Releasing the air Brakes,.
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

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Reply #3 –
Will Do !!
Glenn and Amy Beinfest
2001 36' U320
#5812
2014 Honda CRV

No Whining on the YACHT

Re: stuck in the MUD

Reply #4 –
If you have the two front receivers that GVs have, only use one. Using two and a short chain hooked to a cable, etc will cause the two receivers to bend toward each other. We made this mistake on our fire truck and the nice chrome rings bent toward each other tearing the sheet metal on the front of the rig.

Pierce
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)

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Reply #5 –
Another issue to consider if you have a tag is to deflate it's air bags to give the traction axle more traction. In some cases the tag will lift the drive axle to the point that the drive wheels will only spin on a slick surface.



Wantabe

Re: stuck in the MUD

Reply #6 –
Here is an old bus trick to gain more traction. Make a slip chain that can go over the drive axle tire and bolt together. You have open section in the rim where you can connect the chain. Old firehose is great to protect the rim from the rim. Place about three or four of these slip chains per outer tire. Raise the tag is possible.
Bob & Kathy
2007 Nimbus
Full Timers
Retired Charter Bus Owner/Operator