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1. 10:49 AM - Tow Bar (Wayne Williams)
2. 11:07 AM - Re: A model Tow Bar (Dale Ensing)
3. 11:49 AM - Re: Tow Bar (sportav8r@aol.com)
4. 11:51 AM - Re: A model Tow Bar (Wayne Williams)
5. 01:17 PM - Re: A model Tow Bar (Dale Ensing)
6. 01:26 PM - Re: Tow Bar (Dale Ensing)
7. 01:46 PM - Re: Tow Bar (Bill Repucci)
8. 02:54 PM - Re: Tow Bar (Dale Ensing)
9. 07:23 PM - Re: Tow Bar (sportav8r@aol.com)
10. 07:25 PM - Re: A model Tow Bar (sportav8r@aol.com)
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--> RVSouthEast-List message posted by: "Wayne Williams" <rwayne@gamewood.net>
There has to be an easy answer to this question. I just can't find it!--
What do I need to do to attach a tow bar to the nosewheel of my RV8A? It is
getting frustrating trying to push it backwards.
Wayne
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| Subject: | Re: A model Tow Bar |
--> RVSouthEast-List message posted by: "Dale Ensing" <densing@carolina.rr.com>
Wayne,
If your 8A is anything like my 6A there are large Allen head cap screws on
either side of the nose wheel fork that provide a point for engaging a tow
bar. I have a light weight 'steering' bar that can be carried in the
luggage space and a heavy duty tow bar that I built for actual towing with
my JD lawn tractor. If you are interested in more info please tell me and
I'll be happy to send pictures or whatever.
Dale Ensing
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--> RVSouthEast-List message posted by: sportav8r@aol.com
I have a towbar for the 6A you're welcome to, Wayne, but it fits the old style
narrow one-piece wheelpants. With some creative chopping, it could be widened.
I never need ot now that I've mastered manhandling it by the prop roots. In
a pinch, I drag it in with strap webbing and a riding mower. 3-point turns
on level concrete are a breeze by hand. Towbar was actually harder to do, IMO.
-Stormy
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From: Wayne Williams <rwayne@gamewood.net>
Sent: Tue, 30 May 2006 13:48:35 -0400
Subject: RVSouthEast-List: Tow Bar
--> RVSouthEast-List message posted by: "Wayne Williams" <rwayne@gamewood.net>
There has to be an easy answer to this question. I just can't find it!--
What do I need to do to attach a tow bar to the nosewheel of my RV8A? It is
getting frustrating trying to push it backwards.
Wayne
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--> RVSouthEast-List message posted by: "Wayne Williams" <rwayne@gamewood.net>
I would love pictures! Thanks. I was concerned the heads were too short for
a tow bar.
Wayne
rwayne@gamewood.net
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From: owner-rvsoutheast-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rvsoutheast-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Dale
Ensing
Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 2:09 PM
Subject: Re: RVSouthEast-List: A model Tow Bar
--> RVSouthEast-List message posted by: "Dale Ensing"
<densing@carolina.rr.com>
Wayne,
If your 8A is anything like my 6A there are large Allen head cap screws on
either side of the nose wheel fork that provide a point for engaging a tow
bar. I have a light weight 'steering' bar that can be carried in the
luggage space and a heavy duty tow bar that I built for actual towing with
my JD lawn tractor. If you are interested in more info please tell me and
I'll be happy to send pictures or whatever.
Dale Ensing
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| Subject: | Re: A model Tow Bar |
--> RVSouthEast-List message posted by: "Dale Ensing" <densing@carolina.rr.com>
Wayne
"I was concerned the heads were too short for a tow bar."
The pins on the tow bar go inside the head (the hex opening) of the Allen
head cap screws.
I'll go out to the hangar and take a picture of the light weight
tow/steering bar and send to you. It sounds like that would work for you.
I purchased that bar from Ken Barto, Liverpool NY for $48 plus $10 shipping.
You give him the details on your nose wheel fork and fairing and he makes it
to fit.
Dale Ensing
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--> RVSouthEast-List message posted by: "Dale Ensing" <densing@carolina.rr.com>
Stormy,
Hope you are not doing the "manhandling" on C/S prop blades. Also
curious.... how are you pushing and steering with that strap? Just kidding.
Dale
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--> RVSouthEast-List message posted by: "Bill Repucci" <bill@repucci.com>
Dale,
Check out this thread:
http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=7040
The 2nd page has some good pictures.
Bill
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From: owner-rvsoutheast-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rvsoutheast-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Dale
Ensing
Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 4:27 PM
Subject: Re: RVSouthEast-List: Tow Bar
--> RVSouthEast-List message posted by: "Dale Ensing"
--> <densing@carolina.rr.com>
Stormy,
Hope you are not doing the "manhandling" on C/S prop blades. Also
curious.... how are you pushing and steering with that strap? Just
kidding. Dale
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--> RVSouthEast-List message posted by: "Dale Ensing" <densing@carolina.rr.com>
One of the things I like about my tow bars is that the hole in the wheel
fairing is only as big as the head of the bolt and the bolt head is flush
with the fairing which help reduce drag from the opening.
Dale
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--> RVSouthEast-List message posted by: sportav8r@aol.com
No, but the blades should be able to handle about 200# of thrust each, minimum,
whether by hands or by air loads.
I have a FP prop, and couldn't bend it by hand if I hung on the tips, which I don't.
-----Original Message-----
From: Dale Ensing <densing@carolina.rr.com>
Sent: Tue, 30 May 2006 16:26:54 -0400
Subject: Re: RVSouthEast-List: Tow Bar
--> RVSouthEast-List message posted by: "Dale Ensing" <densing@carolina.rr.com>
Stormy,
Hope you are not doing the "manhandling" on C/S prop blades. Also
curious.... how are you pushing and steering with that strap? Just kidding.
Dale
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| Subject: | Re: A model Tow Bar |
--> RVSouthEast-List message posted by: sportav8r@aol.com
Wayne, the bar I have is a Barto original. As I said, modification required for
pressure recovery wheelpants, b
-----Original Message-----
From: Dale Ensing <densing@carolina.rr.com>
Sent: Tue, 30 May 2006 16:16:50 -0400
Subject: Re: RVSouthEast-List: A model Tow Bar
--> RVSouthEast-List message posted by: "Dale Ensing" <densing@carolina.rr.com>
Wayne
"I was concerned the heads were too short for a tow bar."
The pins on the tow bar go inside the head (the hex opening) of the Allen
head cap screws.
I'll go out to the hangar and take a picture of the light weight
tow/steering bar and send to you. It sounds like that would work for you.
I purchased that bar from Ken Barto, Liverpool NY for $48 plus $10 shipping.
You give him the details on your nose wheel fork and fairing and he makes it
to fit.
Dale Ensing
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