Oh man, this video was gold, just for the knowledge of attaching safety chains. Total common sense that someone could totally over look. I'm not dumb, but I feel like I could have made that mistake. It's just natural to hook it where you are used to hooking them, with those loops there i can see how someone would think it's designed for that, and maybe it is, guy says they're handles but I don't believe that at all, those were probably just manufactured like that, and the company happens to use them for this build. Hopefully there is a warning on them. This could easily be over looked. Great video tho, super clear and concise, I could see everything going on, don't feel like I missed anything.
I been in drive away for 16 yrs been through many frame rail hitches and i found out that the bolts that tighten into the frame rail hitch wears holes into the steel and in short periods the whole system becomes wabbly and loose
I could not find martins to check out the set up. .. so I have a friend who drives for a few companies, but I noticed some only want you to drive for them. Horizon only wants you working them correct? I thought horizon only did tow away,, but other day I seen other stuff, even seen a horizon big rig couple days ago. Is this how tow away drivers are making it? Are they doing driveaway as well? I know back hauls were none existed. I really want to get into this. I'm looking to order this set up.
Mr. Berche, EXCELLENT VIDEO. GREAT INFO. For the base plate on the tow car - can a trailer / welding shop fab. one? Or does it have to be some kind of an approved unit ? Thanx for the great vid.
Thanks for mentioning torque. I wore out my first Elkhart by over tightening the sway bars. Is 70 lbs enough for the bolts on the frame clamps as well?
I definitely need to know. I was doing a safety check & over tightend the safety nut & snapped the bolt 🔩 😳. Good thing guy at peterbilt was cool about welding a nut on top @ yhe delivery location
This labyrinth of linkages and angles is a geometric nightmare, a lesson in how to create the perfect tow vehicle to trailing vehicle disaster. When you are driving down the road, remember there is only a white line that separates you from a potential disaster looking for somewhere to happen.
Jeffrey, this is a quick tutorial and Brian did not go completely through the process for time sake. Yes, you should double check every bolt and nut before pulling away.
