Here are a few tips to keep in mind when towing a disabled truck with your TowHaul Gooseneck.
- 1Ensure that the proper counterweight is attached. Without the counterweight, you may experience steering and traction issues.
- 2
Ensure that the trunnion pin is properly greased. This ensures easier connection and removal of the trunnion pin from the receiver on the disabled truck.
- 3
Inspect the tow receiver for debris prior to connecting to the Gooseneck.
- 4
Visually confirm that the Gooseneck is in the towing position (fully forward) and that the bayonet pins are inserted into the correct slots on the subframe.
- 5
Ensure that the dump body is empty before towing a disabled haul truck. Empty the bed of the disabled haul truck of any load. If equipped, use TowHaul Auxiliary Dump system to easily dump any material from the bed of the disabled haul truck.
- 6
Release the park brakes on the disabled haul truck. If equipped, use the TowHaul Brake Release System to release the disabled truck’s brakes prior to towing.
- 7
While towing, be very careful not to turn too sharply in order to avoid damage to the front of the disabled haul truck and the Gooseneck.
- 8
Do not park theTowHaul unit with a disabled haul truck lifted.
For more information about towing disabled haul trucks, please contact the TowHaul support team.
