Towing Again

[Tom109]

It amazes me the level of legislation and inspection ROW owners face compared to the USA. This is not an insult, quite the contrary - you likely have safer roadways while we supply all those Youtube videos

 

[DCPU]

For those asking questions about jockey wheels and doors.

Brian James cargo connect trailer.

Jockey wheel clamped fully up:

And jockey wheel just lowered to the ground:

 

[Eric]

For those asking questions about jockey wheels and doors.

Brian James cargo connect trailer.

Jockey wheel clamped fully up:
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And jockey wheel just lowered to the ground:
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Hmmm I've IWTs but I'll willing to bet the jockey wheels are in the same place. Since I suspect they are both Knott, I'm going to have to take care. The one I'm waiting to try is the tow ball mounted bike rack

 

[bigleonski]

In my old Prado I used to have to put jockey wheels at the lowest setting - the door just cleared the handle then.

 

[MarkH]

For those asking questions about jockey wheels and doors.

Hadn't thought about this! Do you think a jockey wheel sitting at 700mm back from the towball would clear?

 

[AnD3rew]

Hadn't thought about this! Do you think a jockey wheel sitting at 700mm back from the towball would clear?

Good thing about jockey wheels is that on most trailers they are easier and cheaper to replace and relocate than doors.

 

[FlyingTexan]

Seems silly we have a superb towing platform but can't attach anything to it.

It’s nothing special. For superb you want an air ride suspension.

 

[MarkH]

Good thing about jockey wheels is that on most trailers they are easier and cheaper to replace and relocate than doors.

Yes, might have to add a spacer to move it back a few inches, the WDH brackets & bars prevent it going on the outside of the A-frame.

 

[DCPU]

Hadn't thought about this! Do you think a jockey wheel sitting at 700mm back from the towball would clear?

I'll check later...

 

[DCPU]

Hadn't thought about this! Do you think a jockey wheel sitting at 700mm back from the towball would clear?

Well mine measures 575mm from centre of towball to centre of jockey wheel, so I d think 700mm is going to be well clear of the large door.

 

[MarkH]

Well mine measures 575mm from centre of towball to centre of jockey wheel, so I d think 700mm is going to be well clear of the large door.

Bloody marvelous. Thanks for checking that.

 

[DCPU]

@JohnHeagney ~ did you get any response to this question?

And can you confirm whether the backplate comes with all 6 holes pre-made to align with the Vertical Towing Interface bolt pattern?

 

[DCPU]

Another variant to lower the towball height:

 

[JohnHeagney]

@JohnHeagney ~ did you get any response to this question?
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And can you confirm whether the backplate comes with all 6 holes pre-made to align with the Vertical Towing Interface bolt pattern?

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Yes it does, 6 pre-drilled holes and two different bolt sizes I think.

 

[JohnHeagney]

Another variant to lower the towball height:
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I tried this first but needed a further drop!

 

[JohnHeagney]

@JohnHeagney ~ did you get any response to this question?
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And can you confirm whether the backplate comes with all 6 holes pre-made to align with the Vertical Towing Interface bolt pattern?

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This was the response from Ineos:
Hi John,

Just getting back to you regarding the drop plate query you have raised earlier.

It should not pose a problem. This sort of adaption should not pose any additional strain on the tow bar system. However, we can't be accountable for anything if the adaptions were to fail.

To ensure the adaption works in the long run, perhaps making additional checks every now and then should help to prevent any issues.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need any further assistance.

Thanks,

Denis Barinov

INEOS Grenadier Customer Service

 

[Cheshire cat]

This was the response from Ineos:
Hi John,

Just getting back to you regarding the drop plate query you have raised earlier.

It should not pose a problem. This sort of adaption should not pose any additional strain on the tow bar system. However, we can't be accountable for anything if the adaptions were to fail.

To ensure the adaption works in the long run, perhaps making additional checks every now and then should help to prevent any issues.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need any further assistance.

Thanks,

Denis Barinov

INEOS Grenadier Customer Service

That email could have been shortened to something like:
“Dear John. Thank you for your enquiry. You are completely on your own”.

 

[DaveB]

Another variant to lower the towball height:
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Most people find that as age progresses the ball height naturally lowers.

 

[Cheshire cat]

Most people find that as age progresses the ball height naturally lowers.

I take it you are still talking about toe hitches.

 

[JohnHeagney]

That email could have been shortened to something like:
“Dear John. Thank you for your enquiry. You are completely on your own”.

The reality is that this piece of kit is so rugged, it really couldn‘t fail however I will regularly check it before use!