Having rig towed

[Retired_Sailor]

My 06 National Tradewinds won't start after being in storage and replacing batteries. Get message that ENG ECO no data. I get some power to dash gages and accessories (fans, etc) but nothing on the start...no turn...nothing. Going to have it towed in to the shop since I was going there anyway for pre trip checks.

My question is the tow. Engine in neutral and air brakes set before shutting down for storage. Do the brakes release in this situation? I push the release but get nothing. IS there a manual release?

Freightliner XC Chassis, Cummins 400 ISL, Allison 6 speed transmission

Thanks

[JesLookin]

The tow may be free, but you still have to pay someone to fix it.

[Retired_Sailor]

Thanks all. I do have a tow service so no cost to me. Mobile repair would be at my expense.

[wa8yxm]

Retired Sailor wrote:
My question is the tow. Engine in neutral and air brakes set before shutting down for storage. Do the brakes release in this situation? I push the release but get nothing. IS there a manual release?

Yes there is a manual release.. And there may be an auxrelease as well

In the first case the driver will know how to release them (or should)

in the second he should know where to hook up HIS air compressor.

[dons2346]

Do you have a towing service such as CoachNet, AAA,FMCA? If so, call them and get it towed especially with the fault code you see. A pro towing service will know how to inflate the bags, release the brakes and how to remove the driveshaft. Don't let them pull an axle to tow it. No need for a flat boy.

The trans is already in neutral, no biggie there. The brakes will have to have some air or the tow driver can manually release them. The tow driver will hook up an air line which will release the coach brakes and give him control of them from the cab of the wrecker

A RV experienced towing service is well worth the $110 a year cost. One tow could cost you 600 plus out of pocket without a towing service.

[Kayteg1]

I agree on calling mechanic in, considering towing as last resort.
Don't see picture of the coach, but lot of those with air bags can be only trailered on low boys and that means $$$$.
Hope you have insurance for it.

[RJsfishin]

A mobile Mechanic will get it running far less expensive than a tow rig.
Sorry, I guess you knew that.

[yrusoslo]

a reliablbe towing co, will know this

[yrusoslo]

the air system has to be filled with air, to release parking brake