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| 1. |
Q:
Fifth wheel towing devices have
been around for years, what is so different about Tru-Hitch?
A: The Tru-Hitch not only works like an underlift
for damage free towing, but also functions as a true
weight distributing device to properly load the towing
vehicle. |
| 2. |
Q:
What do you mean by "properly loads the towing
vehicle?"
A: The Tru-Hitch uses a rigid connection to the
towel vehicle to place the load onto the fifth wheel
rather than behind the rear wheels like the more
conventional tow trucks. |
| 3. |
Q:
What does this loading the fifth wheel accomplish?
A: By loading the fifth wheel you actually
distribute the tow load evenly on the towing
vehicle. This means you gain weight on the steering
axle as well as the drive axles. |
| 4. |
Q:
What advantage does a heavier front axle give the
operator?
A: With the Tru-Hitch's ideal weight distribution,
a Towman need not have a clumsy 35' long unit to carry
reasonable loads. He can run a short tractor and
have excellent maneuverability and still "scale"
most loads. |
| 5. |
Q:
What effect does this weight distribution have on safety?
A: With the additional weight on the front axle,
steering and braking are not hurt. The front axle
doesn't lock up under heavy breaking nor do you loose the
ability to turn and maneuver as you would with the present
underlift equipment. |
| 6. |
Q:
How does the Tru-Hitch allow the Tower to be legal at
highway scales?
A:
Since the Tru-Hitch load is on the fifth wheel, all axles
are loaded more or less equally, unlike the conventional
tow trucks that unload the steer axle and overload the
drive axles. |
| 7. |
Q:
Isn't the Tru-Hitch difficult to hook up?
A:
Not
at all! The towed vehicle rests on the hitch booms and a
chain is passed over the truck frame. When the
cylinders are extended, the towed vehicle is lifted and
converted to a trailer. |
| 8. |
Q:
I don't quite understand?
A:
It helps to think of the Tru-Hitch rig as a drop deck
trailer. The hitch is the removable powered
"goose neck" and the towed vehicle is converted
to a trailer. |
| 9. |
Q:
With a short tractor trailer rig combination you must have
a very maneuverable combination.
A:
Absolutely!
The fifth wheel pivot allows a Towman to actually
"jack-knife" when turning and backing.
Ninety degree turns are a snap with a short tractor and a
Tru-Hitch. |
| 10. |
Q:
Who makes the Tru-Hitch and what does one cost?
A:
The Tru-Hitch is made in Connecticut in our own plant
because we want control over quality. A Tru-Hitch
with a 25,000# lift and 80,000# tow rating costs about the
same as a comparable add-on device. Since the Tru-Hitch
requires no complicated installation or "Frame
Stretching", it is a less expensive alternative for a
Towman who needs damage free underlift equipment. |
| 11. |
Q:
How would you sum up the Tru-Hitch benefits for us?
A:
(1) The Tru-Hitch, with it's unique Rigid Hookup, allows a
Towman to carry heavy loads safely and enjoy
maneuverability and the economy of a conventional tractor.
(2) He can keep his large recovery equipment available for
accident work.
(3) He is able to transport over the road safely and
without the hassles at the scales. A Tru-Hitch
should be a profitable addition to any Towman's fleet. |
