Snowy
Joined: 06 Jul 2007
Location: At the end of my tether
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Was on the phone to APB trading sorting out my Takla Air Jack and they asked me if I would be interested in one of these.....
They said someone from the forum had already bought one. Anyone willing to own up and let me know what they are like. I understand that they don't have an EU approval, only a South African approval so can't be sold as a tow bar in the UK.
I like the idea of it, as it won't act as a plough like the LR one and it has the pin/jaw that I can use to tow some of the farm trailors on the shoot, instead of using the tractor.
I think they said £190+vat If you are annoying me, just remember it takes 42 muscles for me to frown and only 4 to extend my middle finger, and I'm lazy so don't be offended.
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DiscoDunc
Joined: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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yep, that was me.
There are not EU approved for towing (yet). I bought one to fix my winch tray to.
they dont come with the TowBall though. You would have to buy this seperate. It is one solid piece of kit. I dont now about all the techy strees and breakage stuff but it seems a hell of a lot stronger than the std LR towbars !! Duncan
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John C
Joined: 28 Aug 2007
Location: East Yorkshire
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Talk to Ray (RLD) about them. He made mine:
It's a very very fine piece of kit! TDV6 SE Auto, Cairns Blue
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| Thu Jul 03 2008 7:02pm |
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Snowy
Joined: 06 Jul 2007
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Thanks DiscoDunc, so it comes as just a flat plate to mount whatever you want to, so in my case I'd have to buy the pin/ball/jaw adaptor 
Is it easy to get on and off, or is it semi-permenant
And is the ground clearance a lot better than the LR removable hook
John C - that looks like an impressive bit of tow bar, but looks to reduce the ground clearance a bit, and that's something I don't want to do.
Thanks chaps  If you are annoying me, just remember it takes 42 muscles for me to frown and only 4 to extend my middle finger, and I'm lazy so don't be offended.
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| Thu Jul 03 2008 7:09pm |
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DiscoDunc
Joined: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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Quote:Thanks DiscoDunc, so it comes as just a flat plate to mount whatever you want to, so in my case I'd have to buy the pin/ball/jaw adaptor
Yes, that is correct
Quote:Is it easy to get on and off, or is it semi-permenant
really easy. 1 bolt through the recovery eye and two bolt up underneath where it slots in.
Quote:And is the ground clearance a lot better than the LR removable hook
Yes, i havnt measured it but it must be several inches. you can then fit the adjustable plate so it is almost as high as the bottom of the tailgate
if i have time the weekend i'll fit it and take a photo. ChrisTyler may have a photo in his gallery as he has the same bracket Duncan
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| Thu Jul 03 2008 7:59pm |
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Snowy
Joined: 06 Jul 2007
Location: At the end of my tether
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Many thanks Dunc  If you are annoying me, just remember it takes 42 muscles for me to frown and only 4 to extend my middle finger, and I'm lazy so don't be offended.
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| Thu Jul 03 2008 8:52pm |
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DiscoDunc
Joined: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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Here are some photos :
Tow hitch fitted
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with adjustable thingy
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and again showing height above ground
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and with Winch Tray Fitted (Tray kindly made by ChrisTyler )
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and again
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This thing also is supposed to fit up inside the hole where the tow bar slots. But I can get it to fit, ChrisTyler..... Help Please. How does it fit ??
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caverD3
Joined: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Sydney
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What is required for EU approval? Mitchel Bros do one that takes a standard tongue and weighs less. Enineer tested and certified to 3.5 tonne.
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TDV6: Adaptive Headlights, Electronic Rear Diff.ARB Bar.Blaupunkt speakers, JVC powered Subwoofer, Removable Snorkel, Mitchell Bros Tow Hitch.
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AndrewS
Tarquin of the Desert
Joined: 06 May 2005
Location: Earth
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 Sorry but whats wrong with the standard rear recovery point Certainty of death, 'small' chance of success... What are we waiting for?
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| Sun Jul 06 2008 3:59pm |
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DiscoDunc
Joined: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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The recover point is fine but the tow bars are too low to attach a winch tray.
Having said that.... when ChrisTyler said he would get one made for me just like his I didnt realise that it would be made out of 5mm armour plating. I can only just lift it without the Winch fitted. Chris doesnt seem to realise that we havnt all got muscles like Popeye  Duncan
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