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!
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!

[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!
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.

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! Truth be known, that Is, my dream machine! One of these Days!

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! <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 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 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!