What about your mate Hodgesaarth? It's the kind of thing that a small machine shop could knock out without blinking (well - a bracket mounting on the same chassis points with a 2" square tube at the other end).Discovery 3 tdv6 7 seat Buckingham Blue
Had it since new - sold Jun 17 after 12 years and 214,000 miles
23rd Oct 2005 3:59 pm
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kevinlally wrote:
BN wrote:
Now I have located the unit, I want one, but look at the b****y price that is outrageous.
$275 from here -http://www.roverconnection.com/LR3/lr3_KNB500023.htm
Still outrageous!
What about your mate Hodgesaarth? It's the kind of thing that a small machine shop could knock out without blinking (well - a bracket mounting on the same chassis points with a 2" square tube at the other end).
not as simple as that... the demountable bit is cast and has an interlock mechanism, plus it would have to be type approved and load-tested. I think the coupling that forms part of the 'rigid' tow-bar is very similar
not as simple as that... the demountable bit is cast and has an interlock mechanism, plus it would have to be type approved and load-tested. I think the coupling that forms part of the 'rigid' tow-bar is very similar
Depends on whether you want a demountable or fixed bracket, and for what purpose you require the bracket.
If it's for bike rack use, then a basic fixed jobby would suffice -less than 100 lbs load in all probabilityDiscovery 3 tdv6 7 seat Buckingham Blue
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23rd Oct 2005 4:05 pm
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kevinlally wrote:
10forcash wrote:
not as simple as that... the demountable bit is cast and has an interlock mechanism, plus it would have to be type approved and load-tested. I think the coupling that forms part of the 'rigid' tow-bar is very similar
Depends on whether you want a demountable or fixed bracket, and for what purpose you require the bracket.
If it's for bike rack use, then a basic fixed jobby would suffice -less than 100 lbs load in all probability
the fixed tow bar kit has a part that uses the demountable socket, there are no alternative fixing points, other than the forward supports
23rd Oct 2005 4:08 pm
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kevinlally wrote:
BN wrote:
Now I have located the unit, I want one, but look at the b****y price that is outrageous.
$275 from here -http://www.roverconnection.com/LR3/lr3_KNB500023.htm
Still outrageous!
What about your mate Hodgesaarth? It's the kind of thing that a small machine shop could knock out without blinking (well - a bracket mounting on the same chassis points with a 2" square tube at the other end).
No the patent on the hitch prevents that, otherwise it would have been made by now don't worry.
Brian tell me how much Home of RLD Hidden winch mounts Spare wheel Locks Trailer Body Fabrication ray@rld-tech.co.uk D3/4 sump plates MY 14 sump plates and the Discovery Sport wheel protectors Discovery 5 wheel locks
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23rd Oct 2005 5:43 pm
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Re: tow hitch
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Brian tell me how much
If only we could make it RLD. In USD it is about 350$ terrible for a simple metal chunk.
but think what you can do with this spare wheel carrier ,jerry can holder and many more things Home of RLD Hidden winch mounts Spare wheel Locks Trailer Body Fabrication ray@rld-tech.co.uk D3/4 sump plates MY 14 sump plates and the Discovery Sport wheel protectors Discovery 5 wheel locks
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23rd Oct 2005 5:53 pm
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Re: tow hitch
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but think what you can do with this spare wheel carrier ,jerry can holder and many more things
reckon you could fit a portaloo on one of those
23rd Oct 2005 5:54 pm
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Re: tow hitch
10forcash wrote:
RLD wrote:
but think what you can do with this spare wheel carrier ,jerry can holder and many more things
ok when on safari you can put two seats there + bumper dumper. Home of RLD Hidden winch mounts Spare wheel Locks Trailer Body Fabrication ray@rld-tech.co.uk D3/4 sump plates MY 14 sump plates and the Discovery Sport wheel protectors Discovery 5 wheel locks
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23rd Oct 2005 6:00 pm
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Re: tow hitch
BN wrote:
10forcash wrote:
RLD wrote:
but think what you can do with this spare wheel carrier ,jerry can holder and many more things
reckon you could fit a portaloo on one of those
Ideal for many things. Rear view seat.
should be able to fit a sidewinder on there... no need for rear PDC with one of those
23rd Oct 2005 6:00 pm
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Re: tow hitch
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ok when on safari you can put two seats there + bumper dumper.
I had the NAS spec rear tow set up on my TD5.
The receiver bit is very convenient but the bit that goes in the hole can be very sloppy and there is no means of tightening the fit.
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.
The other problem is CE approval & the issues that this may create with insurance in the even of a claim.
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.
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that is outrageous.
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