H2 as a Toad

[John D]

My H2 behind our 2002 Royale XLII Prevost RV
John D. 03 H2

[John D]

My H2 behind our 2002 Royale XLII Prevost RV
John D. 03 H2

[Big Z]

Sweet Outfit! I've been yank'n mine around for the past year. My rig was the prototype for RoadMaster tow kits. I'm looking forward to the 500+ Hp in the next Coach!

[John D]

Do you have a picture of the Roadmaster brackets? I have a Blue Ox bar and made a custom hook up that uses the Tow hooks. After three trips i see I will have to locktite the H2 bolts in the hooks, they tend to back out in time. Tows great from the hooks though. What are you towing with at the present time?
John D. 03 H2 Toad
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Big Z:
Sweet Outfit! I've been yank'n mine around for the past year. My rig was the prototype for RoadMaster tow kits. I'm looking forward to the 500+ Hp in the next Coach!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

[Big Z]

Here is a shot of the tow bar.

[Big Z]

A couple of Toyz! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
Holiday Rambler Imperial, 40'er 350 Cummins.

[alecs wife]

Does the H2 drag on turns??

When you turn do the front wheels turn on the H2??
Thanks

Front Locker, Stealth winch, 37" Super Swampers SSR,low center of gravity = Ultimate H2

[Big Z]

R2--No Draging, wheels turn when tracking.

John, here is a better pic of the bracket set-up. If you need any more detail, let me know! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Artie]

cool

[hummer33]

WOW IS THAT A NICE Royale XLII Prevost RV... DO u have any pictures of it inside? looks like something the stones would tour in

[Big Z]

Here's the rest of the System, the BrakeAway, in the event the the Hummer becomes---Detached!
This will bring it to a stop.

[John D]

Heres one looking back from drive's seat
John D. 03 H2
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by hummer33:
WOW IS THAT A NICE Royale XLII Prevost RV... DO u have any pictures of it inside? looks like something the stones would tour in<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

[John D]

Big Z
My second DP was a 99 40 ft single slide Windsor I think the Imperial and the Windsor are built on the same chassis and are very similar. Great coach should have kept it, traded with 10000 miles for a new dual slide 01 40ft Signature which I traded with 10000 for a used 2000 Royale prevost XL which i traded with 9000 miles for the new 02 Royale XLII which I now have driven 19000 miles. These things are kind of habit forming.
John D. 03 H2
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Big Z:
A couple of Toyz! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
Holiday Rambler Imperial, 40'er 350 Cummins.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

[hummer33]

thanks john.... a little taste of super luxure for me.. ahaha whats the mileage on one of those beatuys?

[Big Z]

John D
Looks like you've been through and found the one that suits you. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

You are right, these things are habit forming! The next one will definitly have a tag axle, most likely a Navigator, 42' Executive, or possibly a Panther. The Prevosts are beautiful coaches, I haven't driven one yet, for the fear of selling everything to get it! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif Truth be known, that Is, my dream machine! One of these Days! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

hummer33
I get between 7 and 10 MPG, mostly 10!

[This message was edited by Big Z on 11-29-03 at 08:58 AM.]

[John D]

7 miles per gallon avg for 19000 miles ( on one early 400 mile Midwest trip I got it up to 8 mph) includes gas used while parked with engine running. Most of the miles I pulled a Toad, but that does not seem to change the milage much. The bus weights 52000 pounds and gets 7 mph the H2 weights 6600 and gets 11 mph, bus seems to use fuel better.
John D. 03 H2 Toad
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by hummer33:
thanks john.... a little taste of super luxure for me.. ahaha whats the mileage on one of those beatuys?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

[John D]

Big Z
From the picture it is hard to tell, does Roadmaster make use of the H2 Tow Hook bolts in their hookup? I made my on brackets and I used the Tow Hooks and found the bolts backed out some and came loose. Next year i will Locktie and Lock Washer them and keep a ggo eye on same. I am kind of tied to Blue Ox but did not like their brackets, however I plan on adding one of their brakes for the H2. Blue Ox sells one of my inventions the TruCenter steering stabilizer so I will go with their brake product.
John D H2 Toad
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Big Z:
R2--No Draging, wheels turn when tracking.

John, here is a better pic of the bracket set-up. If you need any more detail, let me know! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

[Big Z]

John D

The tow hook bolts were replaced, and an additional hole drilled for the Brackets. Not trying to sell roadmaster, but I don't think there is anything--Safer--out there. JMHO http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif Even with the weight of these big campers, you can sure tell the difference with the proportional braking system.

Is the steering stabilizer made for All rigs? I'll check it out as soon as I get this posted. Been thinking about one for the coach.

[John D]

Big Z,
Here is a link to the TruCenter Stabilizer page http://www.aemfg.com/truecenter/TruCenter.html. I donot try to sell anyone I talk to on news groups, i am not employed by Ble Ox, I will answer questions about stabilizers in general and TruCenter if asked, but i will not tell you to buy any certain brand. Most of the centering type stabilizers Safety Plus, Howard Power Steering and TruCenter have several models and many bracket combinations so they should be able to service most applications. Each brand touts their own advantages and each of the three listed are different in design and how they address the steering control issue. All are find products, and any will vastly improve the drive qualities of a ill handling RV.
John D.
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Big Z:
John D

The tow hook bolts were replaced, and an additional hole drilled for the Brackets. Not trying to sell roadmaster, but I don't think there is anything--Safer--out there. JMHO http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif Even with the weight of these big campers, you can sure tell the difference with the proportional braking system.

Is the steering stabilizer made for All rigs? I'll check it out as soon as I get this posted. Been thinking about one for the coach.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

[Big Z]

John,

Thanks for the link! It looks to be a pretty good set-up. Not that the coach is Ill handling, but on occasion, that 40' sail gets hit pretty hard! This just might be the ticket! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

[package deal]

i am presently looking at a h2 sut as a toad. i read your thread. it helps a lot. any other comments that would help me decide. i have a 05 travel supreme, 500hp. i have been trailering a denali yukonxl. i do a lot of hunting and want to be able to keep the dogs in the back, not inside due to smell is the reason for sut. tired of a trailering. do you do any off roading with it?

[Big Z]

It pretty much shows in the pics above what you need for Frog towing, (Four Rolling On Ground).
If you go with RoadMaster, (or other Mfg.) you will need the BlackHawk Tow Bar, the Bracket Kit, A proportional, (for Air) Brake System, and Brake-Away System. The accessory kit containing Drag cables, a wiring kit & harness. Plus the cable extensions.

I have several scratches, and enough paint chips in the front to warrant a paint job with Line=X! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif And Might!

As far as the H2, it's just a personal choice! 30 or so years of--Run of the mill--4X4's, I got My Something Different! It's One of the best rig I've owned.

Measure your cages and see if they fit in the sut. If they fit, see if there's a canopy option! If your thinking the dog cages can be a bit smaller, you've made up your mind! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[Graham]

John, I'm about to get the roadmaster set up for my 2004 H2.
A couple of questions
1. What do you have for a brake set up?
2. Having never towed a car (just a 24'trialer) how are the brake lights, turn indicators activated on the H2...? Do you need to leave the key on?
Graham

[Big Z]

Not john, but can answer you Questions. My H2 was the prototype for RoadMaster, and the first H2 towed.
1.) you need the BrakeMaster-for AIR Or HYD.
2.) You need the BrakeAway unit-see page one
3.) Get the RoadMaster wiring kit and have it installed by a pro.
4.) Read the Manual for towing proceedures--No you don't leave the key on.

[Dick Renaud]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by John D:
My H2 behind our 2002 Royale XLII Prevost RV
John D. 03 H2 </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I am setting up my 06 H2 with a blue ox and will be installing the warn winch bumper. I don't think the standard base plate will work. How did you connect to the tow hooks? do you have pictures of the connection?

[Big Z]

You might consider the RoadMaster set-up. Not only are they stronger, their not failing like the Ox! The nut holding them together, is backing off--Three units were sent back from a local shop for the problem this last week! Scary ****! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif Oh!, by the way, you Can't connect to the tow hooks!

[Dick Renaud]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Big Z:
You might consider the RoadMaster set-up. Not only are they stronger, their not failing like the Ox! The nut holding them together, is backing off--Three units were sent back from a local shop for the problem this last week! Scary ****! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif Oh!, by the way, you Can't connect to the tow hooks! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Thanks for the heads up. I was trying to find a solution that would allow me to retain the tow hooks. What model of the roadmaster is best for the H2. I will be towing with a 42 Monaco Signature with a Cummins ISX-600 engine

[Big Z]

If you get the kit that I mentioned on page one, there MUCH stronger than the tow hooks!(that you replace). You will need All the stuff listed below;

1.) BlackHawk Tow-bar
2.) 8" offset--for hitch)
3.) BrakeMaster for Air Brakes
4.) seat bracket, for BrakeMaster
5.) Brake-A-way system--see page 1 for pic
6.) Drag chain extenders
7.) braking indicator for dash--Coach
8.) wiring kit--for H2

I've been running the set-up for three years now.

[Dick Renaud]

Big Z
thanks for the info. I went to Roadmaster site and got all the info and part numbers. I will have the install done in Eugene when I pick up the Monaco.

[PARAGON]

Ask your roomate

[PARAGON]

Look in the glove box