video links thread anyone??

[pettsy]

Had my old crafter done by sv tech, 2 to 2.8t towing. Was just paperwork and a sticker next to cab data plate!

 

[GazCro]

How much is it.
Cheshire contractors do it aswell but thought theirs wasn't to bad at about a grand. Plus the price of the towbar so if starting from scratch with no tow bar fitted then doesn't seem to bad to run legally.

I've never priced not thought it was about a grand. I'd be pee'd off if i paid to change a towbar because it didn't have a high enough daN rating to find the new one booked to the chassis in exactly the same way as that's the weak link imho. That's how the navara I've seen was and tbh the lower rated towbar on my hilux is far far stronger imho.

 

[Lancs Lad]

I've never priced not thought it was about a grand. I'd be pee'd off if i paid to change a towbar because it didn't have a high enough daN rating to find the new one booked to the chassis in exactly the same way as that's the weak link imho. That's how the navara I've seen was and tbh the lower rated towbar on my hilux is far far stronger imho.

I'd need to dig the quote out but was well over a grand iirc. Definitely mentioned a different tow ball.

 

[Smiffy]

I've never priced not thought it was about a grand. I'd be pee'd off if i paid to change a towbar because it didn't have a high enough daN rating to find the new one booked to the chassis in exactly the same way as that's the weak link imho. That's how the navara I've seen was and tbh the lower rated towbar on my hilux is far far stronger imho.

I don't think it's so much to do with the physical strength of the towbar. I think technically to have a higher train weight you are meant to use a different bolt pattern. But I have seen hundreds of lorries run with normal towballs and not fail an mot or roadside check

 

[Lancs Lad]

I don't think it's so much to do with the physical strength of the towbar. I think technically to have a higher train weight you are meant to use a different bolt pattern. But I have seen hundreds of lorries run with normal towballs and not fail an mot or roadside check

Eh? Why? it's still only 3.5t tow.

 

[craig]

Eh? Why? it's still only 3.5t tow.

The d value calculated with the weight of the towing vehicle dictates the weight allowed to be towed by that hitch.
https://www.trailparts.co.uk/S_and_D_Values

 

[Routy56]

I think the only pickup with 7t train is the ssangyoung musso?

Yep I did a test drive with a Musso but the dealer would not negotiate a good deal
So pleased that I bought the Navara NP300 Tekna just like yours and Ollie. Great towing truck within the GTW limit

 

[V8Druid]

Do you recon he has his shorts on today?? @Gunners

yep

 

[V8Druid]

I don't think it's so much to do with the physical strength of the towbar. I think technically to have a higher train weight you are meant to use a different bolt pattern. But I have seen hundreds of lorries run with normal towballs and not fail an mot or roadside check

50mm ball is only rated at 3500kgs max anyway

 

[V8Druid]

The d value calculated with the weight of the towing vehicle dictates the weight allowed to be towed by that hitch.
https://www.trailparts.co.uk/S_and_D_Values

but that's for a jaw, not a ball
" maximum vertical load which can be applied to the Towing Jaw/hitch. .....The "D" value of a Towing Jaw "

 

[Smiffy]

50mm ball is only rated at 3500kgs max anyway

3500kgs max though. There are actually 50mm ball hitches floating around rated at less

 

[V8Druid]

3500kgs max though. There are actually 50mm ball hitches floating around rated at less

that's the coupling you're talking about ..... the ball that bolts on the back of the vehicle are all 3500kgs - BSI std. .. to cater for all eventualities -- from campers at 250kg through to full fat 3500kg trailers ... any heavier loads are all on ring and jaw

 

[Monkeybusiness]

that's the coupling you're talking about ..... the ball that bolts on the back of the vehicle are all 3500kgs - BSI std. .. to cater for all eventualities -- from campers at 250kg through to full fat 3500kg trailers ... any heavier loads are all on ring and jaw

I’ve definitely seen ball hitches with 3000kg stamped into the flat on top of the ball.

 

[V8Druid]

I’ve definitely seen ball hitches with 3000kg stamped into the flat on top of the ball.

non std/imported then ... 'sposed to all be the max cap. of 3500kg design weight for a 50mm ball.

 

[Bucket on wheels]

 

[V8Druid]

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1066699270043030

 

[V8Druid]

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=475035106028184

 

[V8Druid]

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=994727743928548

 

[V8Druid]

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=817286068398867

 

[V8Druid]