Tow Ball Question

Submitted: Sunday, Nov 16, 2008 at 11:38

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rredbeak

im in a few travelling forums and i read in one of them about a towball breaking and the caravan heading west.
How do i tell if i have the heavy duty towball please.its 50mm and unmarked [labelled] as far as i can see.
For a few dollars more id rather be sure than sorry.

I have a pajero and a 2100Kg van [total weight]

cheers.. Rod

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Reply By: Patrolman Pat - Sunday, Nov 16, 2008 at 11:50

Sunday, Nov 16, 2008 at 11:50

If in doubt why not just buy a heavy duty one anyway.

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Follow Up By: rredbeak - Sunday, Nov 16, 2008 at 12:07

Sunday, Nov 16, 2008 at 12:07

thats what im trying to find out,how do you tell a heavy duty versus normal ???

Are they swtamped with the weight capability ?? mine has nothing on it [typically my luck]... cheers.. Rod

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Reply By: Supercalafreakinawesome- Sunday, Nov 16, 2008 at 12:34

Sunday, Nov 16, 2008 at 12:34

Hi,
yes mine has stamped 3500kg on the top in small numbers/letters.

Cheers

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Reply By: Supercalafreakinawesome- Sunday, Nov 16, 2008 at 12:40

Sunday, Nov 16, 2008 at 12:40

Sorry rredbeak,
the one I'm using atthe moment actually has 3.5T on it not 3500kg

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Reply By: Ray - Sunday, Nov 16, 2008 at 13:55

Sunday, Nov 16, 2008 at 13:55

I certainly would not use a tow ball if it didn't have the weight number on it. It could be a shonky one. It is a wise move to change your tow ball every 12months if you are doing a lot of towing and at least every two years. To add 3.5 tonne is the same as 3500 kg.

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