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Originally Posted by Chance
Wreckers of all sizes have proven technology works, but whether it's practical for RV use is anyone's guess.
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Not so much of a guess at all.
It's all about tongue weight, and the design of motorhomes. Using a wrecker's lift is not practical for a motorhome.
The rear bumper, (and tow hitch), of most motorhomes is located several feet behind the rear axle.
In engineering terms, that creates a big lever. In layman's terms, you lose steering capability and control.
I think it would be great fun to watch a 35'+ long bath and half gasser with a wrecker's lift loading up a 2or3 ton pickup for towing. I can almost hear the fiberglass siding buckling and cracking just thinking about it! Or, a 40'+ long DP attempt the same thing, and watching the oil pan scrape the pavement leaving a cool trail of sparks.
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