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=== Tow Bars === | |||
Note: the attach point on the RV-10 nose wheel is a socket head screw with an OD of 9/16 (0.5625). See [https://store.vansaircraft.com/3-8-24-x-1-3-4-socket-head-cap-screw-screw-3-8-24x1-3-4.html Bolt at Vans] | |||
* [http://www.brackettaircraft.com/universal%20towbars.htm Brackett] universal tow bar needs the T-750 adapter | |||
=== Companies offering Tugs === | === Companies offering Tugs === | ||
* [https://www.amigoaerotow.com/ Aerotow] | * [https://acairtechnology.com/ AC Air Technology]<br>[[File:Screen Shot 2024-04-02 at 8.55.23 AM.png|300px]] | ||
* [https://airtug.com/product/the-nfe-4-aircraft-tug/ Airtug] | ----- | ||
* [https://www.besttugs.com/ | * [https://www.amigoaerotow.com/ Aerotow]<br>[[File:Screen Shot 2024-04-02 at 8.57.24 AM.png|300px|border]] | ||
** A2 | ----- | ||
* [https://airtug.com/product/the-nfe-4-aircraft-tug/ Airtug]<br>[[File:Screen Shot 2024-04-02 at 8.59.20 AM.png|300x300px|border]] | |||
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* [https://www.besttugs.com/products Best Tugs] | |||
** [https://www.besttugs.com/a-2-info A2]<br>[[File:Screen Shot 2024-04-02 at 9.04.23 AM.png|300px|border]] | |||
*** 2600 weight capacity | *** 2600 weight capacity | ||
*** High speed range control | *** High speed range control | ||
*** No Lazy Susan or Ez load option available | *** No Lazy Susan or Ez load option available | ||
** A3 | ** [https://www.besttugs.com/a-3-info A3]<br>[[File:Screen Shot 2024-04-02 at 9.07.58 AM.png|300px|border]] | ||
*** 3600 weight capacity | *** 3600 weight capacity | ||
*** Low and High speed range control | *** Low and High speed range control | ||
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*** N# Decals | *** N# Decals | ||
*** Custom Frame Colors | *** Custom Frame Colors | ||
* [https://www.sportys.com/gotow-drill-powered-tow-bar.html GoTow Drill Powered Tow Bar] | ----- | ||
* [https://www.minimaxtugs.com/ MiniMax Tugs] | * [https://www.sportys.com/gotow-drill-powered-tow-bar.html GoTow Drill Powered Tow Bar]<br>[[File:Screen Shot 2024-04-02 at 9.26.03 AM.png|300px]] | ||
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* [https://www.minimaxtugs.com/ MiniMax Tugs]<br>[[File:Screen Shot 2024-04-02 at 9.28.45 AM.png|300px|border]] | |||
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* [https://www.powertow.com/single-wheel-electric-tug.html Power Tow] | * [https://www.powertow.com/single-wheel-electric-tug.html Power Tow] | ||
** 40 EZ Aircraft Tug | ** 40 EZ Aircraft Tug<br>[[File:Screen Shot 2024-04-02 at 9.30.39 AM.png|300px|border]] | ||
** ThunderVolt 12 Volt | ** ThunderVolt 12 Volt<br>[[File:Screen Shot 2024-04-02 at 9.32.34 AM.png|300px|border]] | ||
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=== Build your own Tug === | === Build your own Tug === | ||
* | * [https://www.kitplanes.com/build-an-electric-tug-for-your-airplane/ Kitplanes tug ]<br>[[File:Screen Shot 2024-04-02 at 8.39.31 AM.png|300px]] | ||
* Open Source project, see Dan Morris's [https://www.facebook.com/groups/52637485835/?multi_permalinks=10158551053235836 FB Post] / [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyoJmfmVC4g YouTube]<br>[[File:Screen Shot 2024-04-02 at 8.44.49 AM.png|300px]] | |||
* Converting tugs for trailers | * Converting tugs for trailers | ||
** [[Tow Tuff TMD-3500ETD hints]] ([https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B089QX3CL2 link to Amazon], [https://www.target.com/p/tow-tuff-tmd-35etd8-adjustable-3500-lbs-capacity-electric-utility-trailer-dolly-green/-/A-82166319 link to Target]) | ** [[Tow Tuff TMD-3500ETD hints]] ([https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B089QX3CL2 link to Amazon], [https://www.target.com/p/tow-tuff-tmd-35etd8-adjustable-3500-lbs-capacity-electric-utility-trailer-dolly-green/-/A-82166319 link to Target])<br>[[File:Screen Shot 2024-04-02 at 8.41.35 AM.png|300px|border]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:33, 2 April 2024
Tow Bars
Note: the attach point on the RV-10 nose wheel is a socket head screw with an OD of 9/16 (0.5625). See Bolt at Vans
- Brackett universal tow bar needs the T-750 adapter
Companies offering Tugs
- Best Tugs
- A2
- 2600 weight capacity
- High speed range control
- No Lazy Susan or Ez load option available
- A3
- 3600 weight capacity
- Low and High speed range control
- No Lazy Susan or Ez load option available
- Options
- Dual Tundra Package (oversize tires)
- Single Tundra Package (oversize tires)
- Fire Extinguisher
- Led Light
- Trailer Tow Attachment
- Regenerative Braking
- Anodized Blue or Red
- Under glow
- N# Decals
- Custom Frame Colors
- A2
Build your own Tug
- Kitplanes tug
- Open Source project, see Dan Morris's FB Post / YouTube
- Converting tugs for trailers