Disconnect alarms for tow bar arms
This is unique subject. I read a blog recently where the writer described one arm of the tow bar disconnecting. It appears they saw it quickly from the rear view camera and got some damage. It could h...
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Right on mowermech! I would bet that more than 50% of tow bar disconnect incidents are operator error. Maybe on a Blue Ox the operator missed the hole for the pin. Maybe the latching pin was not closed. Locking pins eliminate that problem but if there is a fire and you have to disconnect quickly that becomes a problem. Once I insert my latch pins I grab the tow bar and give it a hard wiggle on each side. When I am all hooked up and ready to go I check every wiring connection and put my hand on all connect parts of the tow bar and give it a shake. If stopped at a shopping center I check the pins before we leave. If the toad is connected overnight we check the lights and all tow bar connections in the morning. Never take anything for granted.
Moisheh
Moisheh
