Is it just me?

[Mick_Marsh]

Is it just me or has anyone else noticed the 101 front pintle off centre?
Is there a reason for it to be so?

[101RRS]

Yes it is off centre. Was told the reason why but cannot remember why:(.

Garry

[Sprint]

im guessing its the same reason caravanners have a tow hook mounted off centre on the front of thier tow vehicle, with the trailer (or gun in a 101's case) hooked up to the front, you can push the trailer into the desired position and be able to look down the side of it

[101RRS]

On a 101 the pintle is only about 2" from the centre and on the drivers side not the passenger side like most front mount tow/push points.

Garry

[101 Ron]

would it be cause the crank handle can line up with the motor correctly ?

[Mick_Marsh]

You mean people could crank start these things!!

[101RRS]

You sure can - last year we had four 101s lined up and Ron started them all first go with his crank:o. Easy Peasy.

Garry

[Lotz-A-Landies]

You sure can - last year we had four 101s lined up and Ron started them all first go with his crank:o. Easy Peasy.

GarryI was there and was gobsmacked that he was able to do it. :o

Previously I thought the crank was there only for show (remember the crank handle was removed from the Phase II RRc and never appeared on the Discovery or Defender models)!

[101 Ron]

I just have musles in my poo :D:D:D:D