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Loubrey
15th January 2012, 04:30 PM
All,

I've just fitted my new winch to my Front Runner bulbar and I've got a problem with the rego plate. I've gone for synthetic line and fitted a hawse to suit. The problem is that there is now no space left for the rego without having it sticking up (around 75mm) above the front mounting plate and further obstructing airflow (already have Genesis spotties) into the Puma's radiator.

Questions then:

1. Is it legal in WA to fit the rego on the right hand of the bulbar (flat forward facing section outside the chassis mounting tabs)? It is clearly visible from all angles and at the same level it would be if it was in the centre.

2. If it's not legal to do this, what's the opinion out there regarding the potential airflow issues the 75 mm full width protrusion might cause?

3. Does someone in Oz sell a hinging rego bracket to overcome this whole issue?
Hoges
15th January 2012, 05:01 PM
Check the motor reg rules for WA ...some Alfa models hang the rego plate off to the side...
p38arover
15th January 2012, 05:56 PM
Dunno about WA but mine was never questioned:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/01/892.jpg
oldyella 76
15th January 2012, 07:26 PM
Not sure if it's the same as Victoria but, I was told by a Victorian cop that it has to be on the front facing the front. As long as it was like that it was legal. I got pulled on a tractor that had the front plate on the side of the bonnet for the same reasons that you are having.
Lindsay
malleefowl
15th January 2012, 07:40 PM
Check with Mulgo.He made me a drop down step with plate attached.Works really well/great for under the bonnet checks etc
dullbird
15th January 2012, 08:21 PM
ours has been like this for a few years now not been pulled over. although we are NSW..so possibly not very helpful

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/02/1240.jpg
lambrover
15th January 2012, 08:29 PM
I mounted mine under the hawser.
krispe
15th January 2012, 09:30 PM
Hi Dullbird,

Off topic, but who is that bullbar by.

Kris
Tombie
15th January 2012, 09:51 PM
Hi Dullbird,

Off topic, but who is that bullbar by.

Kris

Bespoke job by DWE


"Where the Desert meets the Sea"
'Did I mention some great 4WDriving is just 5 minutes from home?'
dullbird
16th January 2012, 06:51 PM
no not all by DWE the actualy winch bar is mantec the A frame was custom made
gaz
17th January 2012, 09:39 PM
Our defender is on RHS no problems, been thru rego check and nothing said!
Loubrey
18th January 2012, 02:41 PM
Blooming hell Gaz, what does that setup weigh up front there! I imagine some serious suspension work to keep that on the level?

Very tidy looking Deefer there mate...
gaz
18th January 2012, 05:08 PM
Blooming hell Gaz, what does that setup weigh up front there! I imagine some serious suspension work to keep that on the level?

Very tidy looking Deefer there mate...

Yes i,ve certainly done a lot of work on the suspension plus built a trailer for our boat with independent suspension attached photo was take outside my mothers place on our way to the cape last year (2011). the whole rig allowed us to get in and out of some pretty remote area's, no one around for hundreds of klm's and great fishing. now that's defender living.
muddys1
20th January 2012, 01:57 AM
when you think about it there are a lot of road trains about where the number plate is off to the side due to the towing pin in the centre of the bullbar and then the uprights of the bullbar are about 1/3 way across as well so the number can only go on the side not the centre,
i will have the same problem with my britpart style winch bar when the winch gets fitted.
hope this helps you

muddy
landy
20th January 2012, 03:03 PM
If its legal as long as its "on the front, facing the front" Ref Vic police, would it be legal if it was attached to the front of the roof rack. That would stop all the problems of off roading and losing the number plate.
Loubrey
21st January 2012, 09:59 AM
Thanks for all the replies guys. I've now mounted the rego on the RHS of the bullbar and it seems ok with WA's finest! They've been unusually active the last few days here in the Pilbara and I've past patrol cars at least 4 times without a second glance in the last couple days...
Beckford
21st January 2012, 01:02 PM
I moved my plate yesterday to the drivers side on the bar, so I can see the winch drum better.
djam1
21st January 2012, 08:50 PM
Thanks for all the replies guys. I've now mounted the rego on the RHS of the bullbar and it seems ok with WA's finest! They've been unusually active the last few days here in the Pilbara and I've past patrol cars at least 4 times without a second glance in the last couple days...

I would doubt that they would notice a number plate.