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Re: McHitch couolings are available again in the US
QCMan wrote: That is a typical European/Australian trailer hitches. They work with smaller trailers that are well balanced fore and aft as it is not a heavy load bearing hitch and is not a weight distribution hitch. Here it could (if it is truly DOT certified) be used on teardrops, smaller popups and some small lightweight travel trailers. In a word no. It is used for much heavier Caravans. Black series sold in the US would be example Our 23' Kedron ATV weighs in at 4.2 tonne or 9259lbs, with the capacity of the 6 tonne or 13227lbs McHitch makes it legal, safe and a pleasure to tow864Views0likes0CommentsRe: Semi's as tow Vehicles
dblr wrote: Robert, thanks as I always appreciate the pictures you post of all the unique units you have there. Yes many of them need a fair bit of explanation as the overall RV market in Australia is very different to what you would experience in North America or Europe1.4KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Semi's as tow Vehicles
valhalla360 wrote: Similarly common in the states...even seen similar in Europe. Biggest difference is they generally don't modify semi trailers but just buy big 5ers. A lot of them carry a smart car in front of the trailer as the trucks aren't great for non towing use. At that point a diesel pusher MH pulling a car seems to make more sense but it's their money and if it makes them happy.... Yes they tend to have a midsize SUV on the tray. Yes you can have converted coaches towing a garage( boat and SUV) but if you get a bargain with the truck or are used to driving them then that would be the way to go.1.4KViews0likes0Comments- 1.4KViews0likes0Comments
Re: Semi's as tow Vehicles
laknox wrote: There's a lot of people here using Class 8's to tow the really big FWs. The favorite seems to be a Volvo with 500k+ miles. Used to be, you could buy one for less than a new 350/3500 1 ton pickup. Most people modify them to a single axle and sell off the spare to recoup a bit, like upwards of $10k USD, from what I've heard. Lyle Something similar here1.4KViews0likes0Comments
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