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=== Tow Bars === | === Tow Bars === | ||
Note: the attach point on the RV-10 nose wheel is a socket head screw | Note: the attach point on the RV-10 nose wheel is a socket head screw, 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]. Usually tow bar adapters for the RV-10 have 5/8 ID (0.625). | ||
* [http://www.brackettaircraft.com/universal%20towbars.htm Brackett] universal tow bar needs the T-750 adapter | * [http://www.brackettaircraft.com/universal%20towbars.htm Brackett] universal tow bar needs the T-750 adapter | ||
* To prevent slipping off the head, Bogert offers a solution which extends the head to 1 inch, see [https://bogertaviation.com/products/rv10-rv14-tow-pin-kits rv10-rv14-tow-pin-kits]. | * To prevent slipping off the head, Bogert offers a solution which extends the head to 1 inch, see [https://bogertaviation.com/products/rv10-rv14-tow-pin-kits rv10-rv14-tow-pin-kits]. | ||
Revision as of 16:21, 15 January 2026
Tow Bars
Note: the attach point on the RV-10 nose wheel is a socket head screw, see Bolt at Vans. Usually tow bar adapters for the RV-10 have 5/8 ID (0.625).
- Brackett universal tow bar needs the T-750 adapter
- To prevent slipping off the head, Bogert offers a solution which extends the head to 1 inch, see rv10-rv14-tow-pin-kits.
Companies offering Tugs
Note: Tow Buddy is no longer in business
- 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