Towing a m818

simp5782 · Jan 12, 2018

USAFSS-ColdWarrior said:
I find that quite curious.
Can you confirm that this applies to towed vehicles of the size/weight of Deuces and 5-Tons, or is it just smaller classes such at passenger vehicles?
Thank you.

In TN, MS, GA,AR i know private vehicles not fall under the commercial vehicle law requirements. You can be 79,900lbs towing your personal trailer in TN and MS with your personal truck and have air brakes and you fall under the personal vehicle laws. And arent required to have a CDL either

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98G · Jan 12, 2018

74M35A2 said:
This thread consists of mostly broken 809 series stories?

98, why the power cable from truck-to-truck? I would think one could leave the marker lights on, and air pressure from the lead vehicle service line into the towed vehicle service line trips the towed vehicle brake lights? Or, maybe my lack of towing or being towed is showing. One day I'll read a TM....

Unknown auction truck. Certain to have dead batteries. Unknown what else may or may not work.

Wrecker lights give me a certainty of having adequate lighting.

Legal/illegal doesn't come into it. It's just the right thing to do.

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74M35A2 · Jan 12, 2018

Understood.

I was pulled over in MI for no trailer lights at night many moons ago. Cop advised me to tape a flashlight I had to the back of the trailer, and said I’m good to go.

In line with what Simp said.

MI also no CDL req if privately owned. Simp even got an interview about it while here.

porkysplace · Jan 12, 2018

74M35A2 said:
Understood.

I was pulled over in MI for no trailer lights at night many moons ago. Cop advised me to tape a flashlight I had to the back of the trailer, and said I’m good to go.

In line with what Simp said.

MI also no CDL req if privately owned. Simp even got an interview about it while here.

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But michigan also considers you commercial if you take any compensation for hauling something that you don't own.

Edit: Simp was empty when he got stopped also wasn't he ?

74M35A2 · Jan 12, 2018

Yep, all jobs done are free. Where’s the grader?

porkysplace · Jan 13, 2018

74M35A2 said:
Yep, all jobs done are free. Where’s the grader?

Changed the avatar to my orphan Airedale , that picture is from when it was-10 and he decided he wasn't coming in .
He was a street dog from Detroit, when I got him he was about 6 months old and destroyer of anything he can get his teeth on. He's about 2 yrs now and just go in streaks destroying things , but a really good watch dog . We got him from the 313 animal rescue , they so happy to get rid of him they drove him up to Saginaw and dropped him off . Still got the grader .

cwedge411 · Jan 13, 2018

74M35A2 said:
This thread consists of mostly broken 809 series stories?

98, why the power cable from truck-to-truck? I would think one could leave the marker lights on, and air pressure from the lead vehicle service line into the towed vehicle service line trips the towed vehicle brake lights? Or, maybe my lack of towing or being towed is showing. One day I'll read a TM....

They are older and we all know what happens to old things lol..

simp5782 · Jan 13, 2018

porkysplace said:
But michigan also considers you commercial if you take any compensation for hauling something that you don't own.

Edit: Simp was empty when he got stopped also wasn't he ?

Yeah. I was. I was just not wearing any "military fatigues nor my helmet" so he wanted to know who I was.

cwedge411 · Jan 13, 2018

Honestly i'm surprised there isn't more "tow stories" figured these things would be getting towed all the time lol

red · Jan 13, 2018

cwedge411 said:
Honestly i'm surprised there isn't more "tow stories" figured these things would be getting towed all the time lol

M809's are older but much more simple and reliable. Failure in the hub or tire is the most likely thing to leave them stranded

unix84535 · Feb 28, 2022

doghead said:
Towbar, do it my self.

Cost, my time.

I have more than one truck.

It's a good idea to create a support system, self contained or with others.

Tow with my M1087 Stewart & Stevenson or the other way around tow with my 1970 M818.

unix84535 · Feb 28, 2022

unix84535 said:
Tow with my M1087 Stewart & Stevenson or the other way around tow with my 1970 M818.

True. I live in a very rural area and travel with vehicle in the back country area.
Making A Quick Hydraulic Jack system air-powered for Tire changes and air gun air-hose adapter.
To enable remote repairs quickly. Good Luck with your vehicles. Find the trucks to be almost indestructible.
Had one problem with magnetic fuel shutoff on the 1970 M818 but the turn screw on the Unit enabled me to get the truck running by tightening the screw.
Got me home and replace the fuel shutoff switch.

I am currently building a Tow bar for my trucks and jeeps to work with larger pintel attachment.
Happy trails.

Ajax MD · Mar 1, 2022

I live in a Liberal, suburban area. I have no wrecker and no FMV friends nearby so if I break down, I'm screwed.

I paid for the roadside assistance plan with Hagerty. They swear up and down that they'll send a commercial sized wrecker to tow me home if break down. I prodded the guy on the phone multiple times to make sure that he understood that this wasn't a little Jeep CJ2.

Mullaney · Mar 1, 2022

unix84535 said:
True. I live in a very rural area and travel with vehicle in the back country area.
Making A Quick Hydraulic Jack system air-powered for Tire changes and air gun air-hose adapter.
To enable remote repairs quickly. Good Luck with your vehicles. Find the trucks to be almost indestructible.
Had one problem with magnetic fuel shutoff on the 1970 M818 but the turn screw on the Unit enabled me to get the truck running by tightening the screw.
Got me home and replace the fuel shutoff switch.

I am currently building a Tow bar for my trucks and jeeps to work with larger pintel attachment.
Happy trails.

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For liability reasons - you might want to spend the bucks to buy a "factory" unmodified tow bar.
AND buy and use the chains that need to be attached on the towing truck and recovered vehicle...

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