biffj Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 I've looked all over trying to find this one as a learning tool for a friend who wants to be able to tow his tanks and IFV's. Trying to get him to see that towbars are not a cureall if you don't drive properly. The video I'm referring to shows a 432 (I think) towing another 432(I think) using a towbar. Everything looks great other than the speed which seems a bit high but no issues til the tow vehicle nails the brakes causing the towed vehicle to push the back end of the tow veh up and nearly over the top. any help finding this one is appreciated. we are looking at having to tow some stuff up and down hills and that could cause problems.... Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrtcrowther Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 I think there is one of a MAN towing one and it slams into another MAN... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 The link to the video is on a thread here somewhere. I thought it might have been a 434 and a 432, but I may be mistaken ... Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin craig Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Ah yes the Holleybone bar slap! It is at around the 5 minute mark on this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VD6ZoXigm7Y And here is the original post about it http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?20558-How-not-to-A-frame-tow-a-432 Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big ray Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 I've looked all over trying to find this one as a learning tool for a friend who wants to be able to tow his tanks and IFV's. Trying to get him to see that towbars are not a cureall if you don't drive properly. The video I'm referring to shows a 432 (I think) towing another 432(I think) using a towbar. Everything looks great other than the speed which seems a bit high but no issues til the tow vehicle nails the brakes causing the towed vehicle to push the back end of the tow veh up and nearly over the top. any help finding this one is appreciated. we are looking at having to tow some stuff up and down hills and that could cause problems.... Frank There are many and varied problems when towing with a straight bar particularly if the towed vehicle is of a comparitive size and weight of the towing vehicle. A common mistake is the have the bar running up from the towed vehicle to the pintle of the towing one, this immediately has the effect of lifting the rear of the towing vehicle, the chances of the bar being absolutely straight at this point also makes "jack knifing" a strong possibility....... we can get away with most things if we understand the consiquences of our actions, and drive accordingly....... however!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrtcrowther Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 ahh.... i was thinking of another video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m109a3uk Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Great videos like the bradley coming out of the mud!! You can hear the A-bar snap at the end ouch!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin craig Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 If you thought the A bar snapping sound was bad imagine what the RSM said would have been worse! R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m109a3uk Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 And he broke the mirror:D So seven years bad luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffj Posted September 1, 2011 Author Share Posted September 1, 2011 That is precisely the one I was looking for. Thanks for the help.... Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recymech66 Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 If you thought the A bar snapping sound was bad imagine what the RSM said would have been worse!RRSM would probably have just laughed and said REME t**sers, the ASM on the other hand.....well thats a different story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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