Deuce towing capability

[Blackbear]

I picked up a DRS ammunition trailer, pineal hook and all at a recent auction.
the local gang at the garage says the deuce will have trouble pulling it,
but I haven't pulled anything yet, it's a M35A2 460 whistler, 1990, I don't think it will be an issue,
and now "the rest of the story" , ..comments.

 

[CARNAC]

If this is the 4 wheel low bed drop side ammo trailer, talk to 98G, he just towed one with a deuce.

Also, I didn't know they were selling penile hooks at the recent auction, I'd stay away from those. They want a ring on the finger and the once you are hitched, it does get hitched in a stowed position forever. Maybe it came with a pintle hitch (lunette).

 

[Blackbear]

Ha oh yeah, well said. I'll contact him.

 

[Blackbear]

Ok here's the picture, man it's a long sob, didn't realize that, and look at that p- hook

 

[wreckerman893]

It will pull it but it won't like it if you are going to be on anything but flat terrain.

Make sure you have the brake hoses hooked up correctly.

One problem with pulling one of those with a vehicle that is not equipped with a hand valve is that you can't use the trailer brakes separately which can come in real handy when you look back and see it trying to pass you coming down a hill.

You might also consider putting a few thousand pounds of ballast in the back of the deuce.

 

[RAYZER]

How much does that trailer weigh?

 

[CARNAC]

Empty, 98G claimed the stopping distance of his deuce was improved by the air brakes on the trailer. That's the same type he towed from LA to AZ.

 

[Katahdin]

How much does that trailer weigh?

10,850 lbs empty.

http://www.drs.com/products/ts/pdf/hemat.pdf

 

[M35A2-AZ]

It will tow it but, if there is any type of hill it will slow slow way down. Just do not be in a rush.
Yes I would make sure the brakes are working.
Also the M989 trailer does not back very well.

 

[Rmtaunton]

It will , but at same time you cant put anything in trailer unless its marsh mellows. But that would work great if you and your whole town really really like marsch mellows.

 

[98G]

Blackbear and I have exchanged a bunch of info back and forth this morning on the topic of towing the HEMAT with a Duece. Empty, he should be just fine.

In summary: cage bolts OUT, all air lines connected, watch your air pressure because the 989 likes to suck air, avoid backing unless you have experience backing haywagons, allow plenty of room for braking and especially for acceleration, downshift early, and unhook the emergency air when you stop (applying trailer springbrakes as park brake - otherwise the poor little deuce parkbrake is trying to hold all 26,000lbs)

 

[Recovry4x4]

This might help the novice deuce owner. I planned all of my highway exits at overpasses. Never got off at an underpass or at the bottom of a hill. The incline helps slow the stop and helps the merge speed.

 

[m109a2]

I would contact 98g he just did this.Al

 

[Blackbear]

A big thank you to 98g, everything from cage bolts to driver and passenger air supplies lines. Appreciate the help, Tag says 11,000 lbs empty, I've pulled several large RVs, this will be a bit bit different, but I'm ready now, some day I will be able to pass this info on to another.
cheers.

 

[gimpyrobb]

I'm guessing this is a Ky trailer not Tx trailer?

 

[98G]

Trailer/truck disproportion....

 

[USAFSS-ColdWarrior]

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Ok here's the picture, man it's a long sob, didn't realize that, and look at that p- hook

NOPE! Don't see one in that pic at all.

What we do see is a LUNETTE RINGon the front of that fine lookin' ammo trailer.

Look at it like you might look at human genitalia....

The (MALE) PINTLE HOOK is on the powerful, masculine TOW VEHICLE (and it happens to resemble a HOOK-shape for easy recognition). It penetrates the (FEMALE) LUNETTE RING (which coincidentally has a Ring-shaped receiver for a HOOK to poke through) in order to COUPLE or MATE with the non-powered feminine unit (aka: TRAILER) in order to lead it around, provide motive power, and even assert braking control forces.... much like the HEAD OF THE HOUSEHOLD does (or at least SHOULD).

I'm sure you wouldn't call a man's tool his Vajina, nor a woman's nether region her Penus (Intentional misspellings to trick the filters). Therefore, please learn to recognize and properly address the mating equipment on your MVs.

<End Biology Lesson #1>

Carry on.

 

[Heavysteven]

That would be great for a parade. I think traffic slamming the brakes and flying around you is going to be your biggest fear factor. I would invest in a rotate yellow or red light. I think they sell battery operate magnetic ones with a remote.

Be Safe