bhirsch
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I used to tow around an Arrow with a 35EZ gas powered Powertow and it worked out great. Plenty of power and traction. I now own a PA32-260 with wheel pants. It needs a towbar with the two hooks with retainers to move it around or a fairly low profile dragger that won't hit the nose fairing. Here's a tow bar that works with the plane so you'll know what kind of attach points I have to deal with:
http://www.sportys.com/PilotShop/product/14091
I don't believe a Powertow would work with these type of attach points but I'm not sure. There are no bolts at the base of the strut (think Frankenstein) and of course I can't access the axle hole like I did in the retract.
I need some opinions about a good gas or electric tow for the airplane. I have a relatively flat hangar entrance but will have ice and snow several months out of the year and there's always that hangar lip of ice buildup. When the plane's fully fueled it weighs 2400 lbs (3400 lbs. gross). When moving the plane in or out I'll need to make a gradual 90 degree arc to get the plane pointed in the right direction. One wheel solutions would probably be better for dragging. If there's something that can dolly the nose wheel around that would be great, too. I'd like to keep the costs to less than $2K if possible, but might consider spending more if there's a good reason.
I would really love hearing from any other Six owners. Are there any lower cost solutions that have been effective?
http://www.sportys.com/PilotShop/product/14091
I don't believe a Powertow would work with these type of attach points but I'm not sure. There are no bolts at the base of the strut (think Frankenstein) and of course I can't access the axle hole like I did in the retract.
I need some opinions about a good gas or electric tow for the airplane. I have a relatively flat hangar entrance but will have ice and snow several months out of the year and there's always that hangar lip of ice buildup. When the plane's fully fueled it weighs 2400 lbs (3400 lbs. gross). When moving the plane in or out I'll need to make a gradual 90 degree arc to get the plane pointed in the right direction. One wheel solutions would probably be better for dragging. If there's something that can dolly the nose wheel around that would be great, too. I'd like to keep the costs to less than $2K if possible, but might consider spending more if there's a good reason.
I would really love hearing from any other Six owners. Are there any lower cost solutions that have been effective?
