blindorange
Guest
i have a mitsubishi caravanette and because of the overhang over the end of the chassis can not fit a store bought towbar does anyone know of a steel fabricator in the midlands that could do the job
coventrycraig
Guest
think I do - ish.
I had a bike rack on the back of our kontiki which slid off leaving two box tubes fitted to the alco chasis. So I had that bit already.
I got the man to weld a bar/box section across welding trianglur bits to strengthen it, then to weld an ajustable plate to that - all i did is bolt a towbar on and wire my own electics and there easy!
He was in Nuneaton and dead reasonable.
Craig
I had a bike rack on the back of our kontiki which slid off leaving two box tubes fitted to the alco chasis. So I had that bit already.
I got the man to weld a bar/box section across welding trianglur bits to strengthen it, then to weld an ajustable plate to that - all i did is bolt a towbar on and wire my own electics and there easy!
He was in Nuneaton and dead reasonable.
Craig
gordon
Guest
i have just been reading a artical in a horse mag about tow bars. you should be aware that all towbars are now subject to the mot test so beware of fitting self made towbars
jogguk
Guest
Really?
I wonder how they determine if they are safe or not. Just a visual check for loose bolts or is it the wiring they test? or both
barnybg
Guest
I would think they would check everything ?
If adaquate thickness of steel used,if corroded/rust,secured properly,wiring,at the end of the day what do you use a tow-hitch for ?To tow another vehicle,wether it being a trailor carrying X or maybe a car,it still poses a danger to other road users ...
If adaquate thickness of steel used,if corroded/rust,secured properly,wiring,at the end of the day what do you use a tow-hitch for ?To tow another vehicle,wether it being a trailor carrying X or maybe a car,it still poses a danger to other road users ...
Chrissy
Guest
Mot
I have checked with hubby (MOT Tester) and the main thing they are looking for is that it is fixed well and secure and that there isn't corrosion within 30cm.
Hope this helps
Reason for Rejection
A towbar component insecure, fractured or excessively:
Worn
Corroded, or
damaged
Towbar assembly is attached to the vehicle structure using a mounting, support or fixing which is obviously of an innapproproate size or type.
Retaining device missing or insecure
Locking device missing, insecure, inadequate or damaged to the extent that its operation is impaired.
Excessive play between a detachable tow ball and the receiver socket.
A quick release mechanism that does not secure the tow ball are as intended.
A locating or swivel pin missing or insecure
Excessive play or wear in a locating or swivel pin or bracket
A locating or swivel pin retaining device missing or insecure
Any deliberate modification, excessive corrosion, damage, fracture or inadequate repair of a load bearing structure or supporting panelling within 30cm of the towbar mountings, which affects its strength to the extent that the security of attachment of the towbar is significantly reduced.
dah dah
THE END
Chrissy
I have checked with hubby (MOT Tester) and the main thing they are looking for is that it is fixed well and secure and that there isn't corrosion within 30cm.
Hope this helps
Reason for Rejection
A towbar component insecure, fractured or excessively:
Worn
Corroded, or
damaged
Towbar assembly is attached to the vehicle structure using a mounting, support or fixing which is obviously of an innapproproate size or type.
Retaining device missing or insecure
Locking device missing, insecure, inadequate or damaged to the extent that its operation is impaired.
Excessive play between a detachable tow ball and the receiver socket.
A quick release mechanism that does not secure the tow ball are as intended.
A locating or swivel pin missing or insecure
Excessive play or wear in a locating or swivel pin or bracket
A locating or swivel pin retaining device missing or insecure
Any deliberate modification, excessive corrosion, damage, fracture or inadequate repair of a load bearing structure or supporting panelling within 30cm of the towbar mountings, which affects its strength to the extent that the security of attachment of the towbar is significantly reduced.
dah dah
THE END
Chrissy
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jogguk
Guest
I have checked with hubby (MOT Tester) and the main thing they are looking for is that it is fixed well and secure and that there isn't corrosion within 30cm.
Hope this helps
Reason for Rejection
A towbar component insecure, fractured or excessively:
Worn
Corroded, or
damaged
Towbar assembly is attached to the vehicle structure using a mounting, support or fixing which is obviously of an innapproproate size or type.
Retaining device missing or insecure
Locking device missing, insecure, inadequate or damaged to the extent that its operation is impaired.
Excessive play between a detachable tow ball and the receiver socket.
A quick release mechanism that does not secure the tow ball are as intended.
A locating or swivel pin missing or insecure
Excessive play or wear in a locating or swivel pin or bracket
A locating or swivel pin retaining device missing or insecure
Any deliberate modification, excessive corrosion, damage, fracture or inadequate repair of a load bearing structure or supporting panelling within 30cm of the towbar mountings, which affects its strength to the extent that the security of attachment of the towbar is significantly reduced.
dah dah
THE END
Chrissy
Many thanks Chrissy for the informed and correct descriptions