On the point by @cmcwilliam - Ineos have confirmed that this plate is acceptable, I have this in writing.
What bolts did you use on the nato holes @JohnHeagney - My M12's I've got seem the wrong thread?
Thanks! I was going to check this morning, thought it was M12’s.
Hi Rovie,
LeTech and Rockinger have adapted this system for the Grenadier. The original Grenadier towing bracket is used and the base plate is bolted on with 4xM10.
Do any of you already use a bar coupling? I have fitted the Variobloc from Rockinger and would also like to buy this type of coupling to tow agricultural trailers.
Hi Eric, just playing catch up. Found this on towbar parts & 'type approval'
I apologize, but I don't understand what you mean when you say a 2" ball is only "legal on a Trialmaster" is there somebody checking your hitch?
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I apologize, but I don't understand what you mean when you say a 2" ball is only "legal on a Trialmaster" is there somebody checking your hitch?
I run this style for all my trucks (own a tree service company) this way the truck can tow a chipper with a pintle ring, or a trailer with a 2-5/16" ball. As long as it mounts to the truck who cares what is legal?
TowSmart® 16,000 lb 2-5/16" Ball Pintle Hitch
The TowSmart® 8-Ton Pintle Hook is built of a rugged steel construction with a durable Black powder-coat finish that is corrosion-resistant. It's great for hauling heavy loads. Simply bolt on to a pintle hook mounting plate (sold separately). The Pintle Hook includes a 2-5/16" diameter ball...
Unless there are some local laws that prevent a certain sized ball being used on a vehicle- the only thing that matters is the hitch is rated for the weight of the trailer- In my case all hitchers are rated at 16,000 lbs, cause the biggest trailer we tow is 14,000.
If the truck is rated for 7k and the hitch is rated for 8k, and the trailer fits on the hitch how can it be "illegal"
But I might be misunderstanding the situation.
In Australia you can get pulled over or waved down for vehicle safety inspections at any time.I apologize, but I don't understand what you mean when you say a 2" ball is only "legal on a Trialmaster" is there somebody checking your hitch?
I run this style for all my trucks (own a tree service company) this way the truck can tow a chipper with a pintle ring, or a trailer with a 2-5/16" ball. As long as it mounts to the truck who cares what is legal?
TowSmart® 16,000 lb 2-5/16" Ball Pintle Hitch
The TowSmart® 8-Ton Pintle Hook is built of a rugged steel construction with a durable Black powder-coat finish that is corrosion-resistant. It's great for hauling heavy loads. Simply bolt on to a pintle hook mounting plate (sold separately). The Pintle Hook includes a 2-5/16" diameter ball...
Unless there are some local laws that prevent a certain sized ball being used on a vehicle- the only thing that matters is the hitch is rated for the weight of the trailer- In my case all hitchers are rated at 16,000 lbs, cause the biggest trailer we tow is 14,000.
If the truck is rated for 7k and the hitch is rated for 8k, and the trailer fits on the hitch how can it be "illegal"
But I might be misunderstanding the situation.
It's interesting to see reactions from other countries to our road laws. It does make us a safer driving community.
I wish I took a photo yesterday. I saw an early 2000’s GMC Jimmy pulling a dual axle trailer (caravan) over twice its own length. The Jimmy’s rear bumper almost touched the ground. This sight is not representative, but surprisingly common in the USA.
This is the difference between our cultures I suppose, individual rights over a common goal.
And the reduction in possibility you and your family will be killed by a moron.
Yes @DaveB I get to see this first hand, as they say if it wasn't for idiots I'd be out of a job. (Fire fighter)
