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[zmotorsports]

Originally Posted by darstar

That's silly , you can not blame the system on one stupid driver. My guess is they somehow put it on a step deck, in which case would be over height. I will trust professional heavy haulers over tow truck guys any day ! The golden rule is if in doubt as to your height, do not proceed, stop and hold up traffic, but do take the time to measure the load and the overpass. For the most part it would be an oversize load, state permits would not route driver over a road with a low overpass.

Originally Posted by Ann n Gene

May be silly but it happened and it was the tow companies Landoll roll back hydraulic low boy. You are assuming a LOT if you think all tow truck drivers go through all the proper steps that you outlined. This happened in Texas and I doubt anyone bothered with permits, it happens all the time. Besides I did NOT blame the system, just pointed out that as the owner you should check everything and take nothing for granted. Yes, the responsibility falls to the tow company but you are the one who could be without a coach while dealing with insurance companies, repairing or replacing the coach etc. all JMHO


2016 Cornerstone 45B
Formerly 2011 & 2013 Anthems and 2015 Cornerstone
2014 Lincoln MKT towed

Not to get sidetracked here but the one thing you have both commented on here is the "human factor". One person's good experience with a towing system can be another's bad experience based on only one difference, the actual person doing the task.

This is no different than all of the threads on the forum discussing people's poor experience with a certain mechanic or shop. Some people have good experiences whereas others have terrible experiences, some with the same shop.

When my friend's Newell had to be towed the driver of the low-boy was very professional and consciencious of the job he was doing. Also because the owner and I were standing there watching the loading but I think this guy would have been the same regardless based on what I saw.

Mike.

[Ann n Gene]

Exactly my point Mike. Proper equipment helps but it still depends on the operator.


2016 Cornerstone 45B
Formerly 2011 & 2013 Anthems and 2015 Cornerstone
2014 Lincoln MKT towed

[darstar]

Originally Posted by Ann n Gene

May be silly but it happened and it was the tow companies Landoll roll back hydraulic low boy. You are assuming a LOT if you think all tow truck drivers go through all the proper steps that you outlined. This happened in Texas and I doubt anyone bothered with permits, it happens all the time. Besides I did NOT blame the system, just pointed out that as the owner you should check everything and take nothing for granted. Yes, the responsibility falls to the tow company but you are the one who could be without a coach while dealing with insurance companies, repairing or replacing the coach etc. all JMHO


2016 Cornerstone 45B
Formerly 2011 & 2013 Anthems and 2015 Cornerstone
2014 Lincoln MKT towed

First, a Landoll roll back is no low boy. They are good and provide a great vehicle for a towing co. They are much higher off the ground than a detach neck lowboy.

[Ann n Gene]

They are a little higher for sure but a detach neck lowboy long enough to hold a 45 Ft coach is very rare even here in oil country and believe me you do not want an oily loading you coach. All JMHO


2016 Cornerstone 45B
Formerly 2011 & 2013 Anthems and 2015 Cornerstone
2014 Lincoln MKT towed

[darstar]

Originally Posted by Ann n Gene

They are a little higher for sure but a detach neck lowboy long enough to hold a 45 Ft coach is very rare even here in oil country and believe me you do not want an oily loading you coach. All JMHO


2016 Cornerstone 45B
Formerly 2011 & 2013 Anthems and 2015 Cornerstone
2014 Lincoln MKT towed

We do not know what really happened , so any point is mute. Yes a 45' in the belly DD would have to be a streach and considering the wt. of these big coaches, not all trailers that can open up to 45' could handle the weight. There are a lot more today than ever before. We still have a carrier that hauls a lot of our big loads and they have 25 in their fleet that could do a motor coach.

[darstar]

Originally Posted by zmotorsports

Not to get sidetracked here but the one thing you have both commented on here is the "human factor". One person's good experience with a towing system can be another's bad experience based on only one difference, the actual person doing the task.

This is no different than all of the threads on the forum discussing people's poor experience with a certain mechanic or shop. Some people have good experiences whereas others have terrible experiences, some with the same shop.

When my friend's Newell had to be towed the driver of the low-boy was very professional and consciencious of the job he was doing. Also because the owner and I were standing there watching the loading but I think this guy would have been the same regardless based on what I saw.

Mike.

True, to a point, then if you take a look at the Companies track record you can learn a lot more ! We soon learn what shops to stay away from, and if you have been at this a long time....the list is long.Trucking today is a lot different than in the old days when I was on the road. The industry was deregulated in 1980 and following years. The outcome has been a mixed bag and the choices are many to choose from.