Extended Tow Bar ?
Submitted: Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 12:32
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Flight Sargent
Has any one else here solved this dilema. I have a hilux tray top dual cab. I cart around a small aerochute its an ultralight aero plane of sorts and the tray was custom made to extend out a further 12 inches or so to fit the plane on. Problem is the tow bar is too far under the tray now and need to get it exteneded does any one know of a towbar manufacturer that custom makes these espesially in WA ?
SARGE
Reply By: _gmd_pps - Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 19:28
Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 19:28
this is what I have on my truck
http://www.ozshops.com/P1110012.JPG
its a double receiver top 2.5" underneath 2"
have a double bar 28" extension .. my slide-on sticks out 60cm
it's not yet legalised here in WA .. I am working on that ..
I was told a
shop in Vic Park should be able to do that ...
I also a working on a custom trailer with an extended drawbar
that I only need the extension when I really go tracks or off road
on road I can tow without extension with the extended draw bar ..
there is no standard solution in OZ to do that .. only flimsy Hayman Reece
low end stuff .. they only go to class IV for an extension with decent tow rating you need a class V ... so most likely a custom job and engineer certified ..
good luck
gmd
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Follow Up By: Flight Sargent - Friday, May 04, 2007 at 17:27
Friday, May 04, 2007 at 17:27
Thanks for that...can you tell me where I can get an extended set up like that? You say that this set up is not legal in WA.....It may be I will need to get my campers draw bar extended that seems like an easier option.
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Follow Up By: _gmd_pps - Friday, May 04, 2007 at 17:30
Friday, May 04, 2007 at 17:30
I don't think you can buy one for a Hilux .. I got
mine in the US
for a US vehicle ... Torquelift is the brand ..
I think you will need a custom job like this ..
good luck
gmd
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