I don't think they're CE certified, but.... Front Runner Rack, OEM Ladder & RAI, Tuff-Trek Foxwing, B'rakhah Ingonyama Expedition Trailer, RLD's Spare Wheel Protector, Bodsy's Bars, Empty Pockets! Member of Gloucestershire & Worcestershire 4x4 Response.
20th Dec 2017 12:36 pm
Erea
Member Since: 19 Mar 2012
Location: Munster
Posts: 1509
Having watched helplessly in my rear view mirror as my double axel trailer rolled down a busy road for about 500 yards before stopping after a hitch broke off the car, I’d make sure all your hitch parts are genuine and acceptable to local laws.
20th Dec 2017 1:14 pm
abermarc
Member Since: 06 Dec 2017
Location: Caerphilly
Posts: 238
Don't really want to go into the legalities in this post. If I believed all the horror stories about what is and isn't legal I'd have sold the sankey long ago. As far as I am concerned if I were involved in an accident the authorities would need to be able to prove categorically that the hitch was the root cause. The only people likely to pull me up on it are a bored traffic copper or a very pedantic vosa officer and I'm willing to take my chances with both.
This post is intended solely for requesting constructive advice on how I might successfully and safely secure my sankey to the back of my D3 without it costing an absolute fortune.
All comments so far much appreciated and taken on board. Thanks all.Cogito ergo sum!
Disco 3 - Daisy - Ultimate combo of beast mode and comfort!
Defender 90 - Ruby - RIP
Disco 1 - Lilly - Tame!
Disco 1 - Truck with no name - Beast!
Disco 1 - Bertie - Beast!
Sankey 'twintub' DIY Camper Conversion
South African Multii-Trail Custom Overland Trailer
Used mine successfully and without issue for quite a few years, as many on here have and done. Front Runner Rack, OEM Ladder & RAI, Tuff-Trek Foxwing, B'rakhah Ingonyama Expedition Trailer, RLD's Spare Wheel Protector, Bodsy's Bars, Empty Pockets! Member of Gloucestershire & Worcestershire 4x4 Response.
20th Dec 2017 2:15 pm
B16 KJR
Member Since: 10 Jul 2006
Location: Rosyth, Fife
Posts: 3005
abermarc wrote:
Don't really want to go into the legalities in this post. If I believed all the horror stories about what is and isn't legal I'd have sold the sankey long ago. As far as I am concerned if I were involved in an accident the authorities would need to be able to prove categorically that the hitch was the root cause. The only people likely to pull me up on it are a bored traffic copper or a very pedantic vosa officer and I'm willing to take my chances with both.
This post is intended solely for requesting constructive advice on how I might successfully and safely secure my sankey to the back of my D3 without it costing an absolute fortune.
All comments so far much appreciated and taken on board. Thanks all.
No problem, I just wanted to make you aware, as insurance companies are always looking for an excuse not to pay out in the event of an accident, but as you say, you are willing to take your chances.
20th Dec 2017 2:36 pm
abermarc
Member Since: 06 Dec 2017
Location: Caerphilly
Posts: 238
Funny you should mention that. I'm in a Disco because my Defender was written off the day after I'd sold it and the day before the guy was coming to collect. Without argument AXA my insurers paid out the amount I'd sold it for in spite of it having a winch, snorkel, led lights everywhere, a nato hitch, a two inch lift, non standard seats and additional seating in rear. Apparently they don't consider any of those significant enough mods to affect the policy!Cogito ergo sum!
Disco 3 - Daisy - Ultimate combo of beast mode and comfort!
Defender 90 - Ruby - RIP
Disco 1 - Lilly - Tame!
Disco 1 - Truck with no name - Beast!
Disco 1 - Bertie - Beast!
Sankey 'twintub' DIY Camper Conversion
South African Multii-Trail Custom Overland Trailer
20th Dec 2017 2:55 pm
Iguana
Member Since: 14 Oct 2013
Location: 'Sunny' Zomerset
Posts: 9402
Does state 'Not EU approved, for recovery only'Iggy/Ieuan
Current LR =
2015 RR Sport Autobiography
&
1992 Land Rover Defender Camper
- Gone but not forgotten:
MY10 D4 GS
MY05 Disco 3 'S'
MY14 FL2 HSE manual in Blue
MY15 Disco 4 HSE Lux in Santorini Black
MY08 Disco 3 SE manual in Buck Blue
1960 Series 2 88" (No idea why I sold it!)
20th Dec 2017 2:57 pm
Marmoset
Member Since: 28 May 2007
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 281
Are you looking to get the hitch level up quite high to keep the sankey level? If so, check out the mitch hitch (by Mitchell Bros.) from Australia. You may be lucky and find one cheap on ebay as they've been around for while.2011 D4 SDV6 HSE
2008 D3 TDV6 HSE
2005 D3 V8 SE - left in Oz..
20th Dec 2017 4:33 pm
abermarc
Member Since: 06 Dec 2017
Location: Caerphilly
Posts: 238
Ordered above as per Iguana’s suggestion. Will get pictures done when it’s all setup.
And breathe......now I can go back to figuring out why my heated seats aren’t working!
Thanks for all the help and advice.Cogito ergo sum!
Disco 3 - Daisy - Ultimate combo of beast mode and comfort!
Defender 90 - Ruby - RIP
Disco 1 - Lilly - Tame!
Disco 1 - Truck with no name - Beast!
Disco 1 - Bertie - Beast!
Sankey 'twintub' DIY Camper Conversion
South African Multii-Trail Custom Overland Trailer
20th Dec 2017 9:51 pm
Iguana
Member Since: 14 Oct 2013
Location: 'Sunny' Zomerset
Posts: 9402
Iggy/Ieuan
Current LR =
2015 RR Sport Autobiography
&
1992 Land Rover Defender Camper
- Gone but not forgotten:
MY10 D4 GS
MY05 Disco 3 'S'
MY14 FL2 HSE manual in Blue
MY15 Disco 4 HSE Lux in Santorini Black
MY08 Disco 3 SE manual in Buck Blue
1960 Series 2 88" (No idea why I sold it!)
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