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domlandy1
Member Since: 21 Feb 2011
Location: lake vyrnwy
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I agree I think it's miles better than the lr multi height, I tow different height trailers all the time and it a pain to be swopin all the time!!!
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 28th Apr 2011 9:44 am |
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methley
a.k.a. Big Hairy Ski Monster
Member Since: 07 Oct 2008
Location: Marshfield, South Glos
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Mmh, if it's not approved for EU then I think I will give it a miss...
Towbars and the law
European Law now states that all light passenger vehicles registered on or after 1st August 1998 require a type approved towbar tested to EC94/20 and towball with suitable D&S value. This is not retrospective and does not affect any vehicle registered before this date. Other vehicles not subject to type approval are ~ commercial vehicles, car derived vans and motor caravans.
Fitment of a non type approved towbar on a vehicle registered on or after 1st August 1998 could result in prosecution and in the event of an accident the vehicles insurance could be invalidated. Andy
Fridge Slide for sale https://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/post2064622.html#2064622
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| 28th Apr 2011 9:48 am |
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mowog
Member Since: 12 Jan 2010
Location: Brisbane
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I can't answer about the EU certification. This (Rapid Hitch) is a US product and its US spec meets the Australian ADR standards. I would imagine it wouldn't take much research to see if those standards are the same as the EU standards.
In Australia and the US they tend to tow much larger loads so I would suspect the standards for tow hitches would be pretty high.
Yes it is fitted to a D4 hitch in the photo.
I have further modified my hitch for this coupling (below) This coupling takes a special pin and it is impossible for the coupling to come off the ball.
Discovery 4 SE Long range fuel tank Kaymar Rear Bar.
Mini Inspired by Goodwood
Mini JCW Clubman
Lotus Trooper Off Road Caravan
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Last edited by mowog on 29th Apr 2011 10:08 pm. Edited 1 time in total
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| 28th Apr 2011 11:33 pm |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
Posts: 16390
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wow, thats a bit of a monster  Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
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| 29th Apr 2011 6:44 am |
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Navigator
Member Since: 17 Mar 2010
Location: Stay at Home. One of the lives you save could be your own.
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At first glance at the pic I thought someone had resurrected the powered coupling for the 101" FC there! A vaccine does not stop you catching a virus, or passing it on, or getting ill from it, really ill. It does reduce the likelyhood of you dying when really, really ill. Stay Alive - KEEP AWAY FROM PEOPLE.
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| 29th Apr 2011 10:22 am |
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ozd4
Member Since: 11 Nov 2009
Location: Queensland
Posts: 92
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Slight correction,
McHitch are OZZIE designed and made in Lithgow by Joe Mc Ginnes., the universal in it is Toyota, come in 3.5ton & 6.5 ton and have full articulation.
Cheers Ken
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| 29th Apr 2011 8:14 pm |
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mowog
Member Since: 12 Jan 2010
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 90
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ozd4 wrote:Slight correction,
McHitch are OZZIE designed and made in Lithgow by Joe Mc Ginnes., the universal in it is Toyota, come in 3.5ton & 6.5 ton and have full articulation.
Cheers Ken
I was referring to the Rapid Hitch as a US product.
The McHitch is a great product I have the 3.5 ton McHitch. Discovery 4 SE Long range fuel tank Kaymar Rear Bar.
Mini Inspired by Goodwood
Mini JCW Clubman
Lotus Trooper Off Road Caravan
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mowog/
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| 29th Apr 2011 10:07 pm |
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