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Guy
Member Since: 05 Jul 2005
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May I ask a (possibly) dumb question, cos there's something that isn't quite clear to me...?
Is this a complete tow fitting in its own right, or is it a plug-in for the existing detachable tow bar fitting?
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 24th Oct 2005 3:02 pm |
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BN
Member Since: 18 Mar 2005
Location: Here
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Guy wrote:May I ask a (possibly) dumb question, cos there's something that isn't quite clear to me...?
Is this a complete tow fitting in its own right, or is it a plug-in for the existing detachable tow bar fitting?
Guy it is basic part of a system and not complete.
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| 24th Oct 2005 3:04 pm |
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BN
Member Since: 18 Mar 2005
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The price ex dealer is £165 + VAT
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| 24th Oct 2005 4:45 pm |
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Slimer
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Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Last Exit to Nowhere
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Non Stick Nick wrote:Mine quotes £165 +vat which I guess is the same.
At a guess Nick the very same dealer, unless there's another one in Reading I don't know about 
Si The End
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| 24th Oct 2005 4:59 pm |
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Non Stick Nick
Member Since: 02 Oct 2005
Location: Reading, Berkshire
Posts: 772
 
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Ah ha, yep that's the one.
I assumed that you would have tried some where more Surrey ish.
Regards
Nick I am a hob nobber.
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| 24th Oct 2005 6:46 pm |
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Slimer
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I work in Winnersh (the Triangle  ) The End
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| 24th Oct 2005 6:55 pm |
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timbo
Member Since: 04 Oct 2005
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 5
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Non Stick Nick wrote:
I had to drill & tap the 2 inch receiver and put a bolt in to stop the tow bar rattleing when in use for towing the caravan.
To date I have seen bkie racks, cargo trays, clay pigeon launchers, bar-b-ques, access ramps and all sorts used in the receiver. Not seen the porta potty version yet.
I've got to admit this Yank was surprised by all the commotion about a standard Class III - 2 inch trailer hitch. I'm far from the towing expert, but I'll share what little I know.
1. This expensive lump is engineered to a tongue weight of either 550 lbs or 700lbs depending upon your choice to believe the weight limit stamped on the hitch or the notoriously poor US manual. That is part of the reason for the high price - you certainly don't want any voids in the piece. Total tow weight in the US is 7000 lbs.
2. Yes they do rattle - in the US you can find many special hitch pins that designed to eleminate this. I'd be really hesitant about tapping the receiver and removing any material less it reduce its load capacity or stress reciever where the pin fits.
3. Regarding the variety of attachments - keep in mind its a standard hitch across multiple brands of trucks so it is not surprising that you can use it for anything you want a stabil strong attachment point for while in the field. But I have to agree I've chuckled at some of the uses...
Regards, Tim LR3 Buckingham Blue / Alpaca V6 SE Petrol
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| 24th Oct 2005 7:28 pm |
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