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CHASSIS
Flat Bed or Low Boy
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Typically only used in heavy damage or complete air
failures
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Verify approach angle to load vehicle will not damage
body throughout loading process
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Remove rear stone guard before loading vehicle
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Measure total height of coach once loaded onto trailer
Recommended Tow Procedures For Motorhomes Built
On Spartan Chassis
Towing Information
Provides the recommended tow procedures provided to Newmar by Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. in August 2017.
Coach Information
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Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
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Gross Axle Weight Rating Front (GAWRF)
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Overall height of vehicle at ride height (includes
A/C, satellite, etc.)
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Overall length of vehicle
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Front overhang measurement (center front wheel
to front of coach)
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Ground to coach body measurement at front tire
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Type of front suspension (straight axle or IFS)
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Steer axle tire size
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Is coach capable of holding air?
Tow Truck
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Wheel lift is preferred but frame/cradle lift is acceptable
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ALWAYS tow vehicle from the front
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Remove rear stone guard before loading vehicle
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Verify air suspension will hold air (never tow vehicle with air springs deflated)
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Verify front tow mounting will not damage other vehicle components
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Drive shaft must be completely removed before towing
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The driveshaft must be marked for spline phasing and
front/rear orientation before removal.
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Provide auxiliary air source from tow truck to vehicle
being towed
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Verify parking brakes will stay released, if not, the spring
brakes will need to be caged
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Ignition switch in vehicle must be in OFF position while
towing
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Re-install drive shaft using marks made during removal,
install new straps and torque bolts
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¼
-28 = 13-18 ft.lbs., 5/16 -24= 30-35 ft.lbs., 3/8 – 24=45-
60 ft.lbs.,
½
-20=115-135 ft.lbs.
The chassis frame and suspension cradle (shown in green) are the
proper lift points for towing.
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