So the whole tow rig subject needs to be addressed.
I 100% support having a tow rig available both for emergencies and extra tools. I think it is a great idea and we would be nuts to overlook it. That being said, a problem arises when you have someone towing their "road worthy" rig around just so we have access to a trailer. Before you know it, everyone wants to do the same thing and we end up with an event that lacks purpose.
Realize this first event is going to be small and we must make every effort to do it just as if we had 20 or 100 rigs. Think of this event as an operational test; it will determine how we do things in the future.
I like the suggestions from Nick and Tim and propose we look for a volunteer to provide the group with a trailer who will NOT be towing his rig for the event and IS willing to provide the necessary contingency support. This is can be someone riding shotgun on the trail or a good samaritan; either way.
The tow rig should be used to transport a disabled vehicle to a repair facility, parts store or to the next event location to keep the group together. We cannot afford to lose a day during the event due to a disabled rig. I see no problem towing a disabled rig to multiple event locations so long as efforts are being made to make repairs.
If the situation arises in which a disabled rig has occupied the trailer for transport to a subsequent event location and another rig requires the trailer at said location, the previous rig will be bumped unless the the two parties can negotiate an alternative solution. This will obviously not be necessary if we have two volunteer tow rigs, but I do not see that as a likely possibility considering the quantity of rigs participating in this event. Further, a ratio of 1:5 seems quite reasonable. So, unless someone has 1/5th of a trailer, one should do just fine.
Where things get hairy is how to proceed when we utilize the trailer in the event the rig cannot be repaired or make it home.
For example, we cannot possibly expect someone to tow a rig to South Carolina if they live in Virginia; it is just not reasonable. There can be no expectation of transport back to the house. If it works out, fine. Maybe the AAA Platinum plan is something to consider. I have it and it's a great deal. I pay $250/year and get 4 tows. One at 250 miles and three at 100 miles. Not too shabby!
Do we need to offer an incentive to encourage someone to volunteer to be our emergency support? I would hope having a shotgun seat would be enough but what do you all think?
Please provide all suggestions and feedback regarding this matter as I do feel it is extremely important to the success of this event.
Tim, I am still working into the mileage issue we discussed, so continue to bare with me.
Thx,
Mike
I 100% support having a tow rig available both for emergencies and extra tools. I think it is a great idea and we would be nuts to overlook it. That being said, a problem arises when you have someone towing their "road worthy" rig around just so we have access to a trailer. Before you know it, everyone wants to do the same thing and we end up with an event that lacks purpose.
Realize this first event is going to be small and we must make every effort to do it just as if we had 20 or 100 rigs. Think of this event as an operational test; it will determine how we do things in the future.
I like the suggestions from Nick and Tim and propose we look for a volunteer to provide the group with a trailer who will NOT be towing his rig for the event and IS willing to provide the necessary contingency support. This is can be someone riding shotgun on the trail or a good samaritan; either way.
The tow rig should be used to transport a disabled vehicle to a repair facility, parts store or to the next event location to keep the group together. We cannot afford to lose a day during the event due to a disabled rig. I see no problem towing a disabled rig to multiple event locations so long as efforts are being made to make repairs.
If the situation arises in which a disabled rig has occupied the trailer for transport to a subsequent event location and another rig requires the trailer at said location, the previous rig will be bumped unless the the two parties can negotiate an alternative solution. This will obviously not be necessary if we have two volunteer tow rigs, but I do not see that as a likely possibility considering the quantity of rigs participating in this event. Further, a ratio of 1:5 seems quite reasonable. So, unless someone has 1/5th of a trailer, one should do just fine.
Where things get hairy is how to proceed when we utilize the trailer in the event the rig cannot be repaired or make it home.
For example, we cannot possibly expect someone to tow a rig to South Carolina if they live in Virginia; it is just not reasonable. There can be no expectation of transport back to the house. If it works out, fine. Maybe the AAA Platinum plan is something to consider. I have it and it's a great deal. I pay $250/year and get 4 tows. One at 250 miles and three at 100 miles. Not too shabby!
Do we need to offer an incentive to encourage someone to volunteer to be our emergency support? I would hope having a shotgun seat would be enough but what do you all think?
Please provide all suggestions and feedback regarding this matter as I do feel it is extremely important to the success of this event.
Tim, I am still working into the mileage issue we discussed, so continue to bare with me.
Thx,
Mike
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