semi as a rv hauler?

Everything you need to know about using a HDT to pull an RV is right here! These guys do it, know it, live it, preach it

http://www.rvnetwork.com/index.php?showtopic=62721

 

I read in an RV mag. some time ago that you should plumb in what they all a 'ping tank' due to the stress that the airride on the truck can put on the pinbox. All it is, if I recall, is an extra air tank plumbed a certain way to soften the bags on the big truck. I'm sure you can google the article, it was one of the bigger RV mags, about 2 or 3 yrs. ago.

 

I'm also considering using my semi to pull my 41' FW...can you give me additional details on what you did with the electric brakes and tractor? Also did you have to do any mods to the tractor/rv king pin?

Thanks,

DH

 

Check out the escapees forums for the HDT users. Also look up Jack and Daniel Mayer. Really good info.

Best
Chris

 

I have a 36 foot toy hauler,it has been pulled with a 1989 Pete,then a western star and now a kenworth w900.make sure you have the fifth wheel all the way back,I wired in the electronic brake controller,and put a trail air 2 air bag system on the kingpin box of the trailer.it gives the trailer a good ride where its not so harsh behind a empty truck.we go all over the place with this setup and have been doing it this way since 2003.

 

I have pulled a few RVs for the Ringling Bros Circus that had air brakes..





Also here is Kevin Rutherfords RV....


He changed the tractor to single axle and moved the smart car behind the cab....