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    3500kg ADR towbar

    Second fit of the prototype. The production ones will allow refitting the pintle if desired (stiffeners to the sides instead of centre) and will have 2 bolts on each outrigger (the 6 holes on the prototype allowed us to find the best positions).

    I plan on using a Hayman 21126 TBM

    Any interest?

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    Russell, couldn't tell from the photos; do the outriggers require ruling our have you outlawed existing holes to mount?
    IE, what mods required for fitting?
    Looks like an thoughtful design!
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    Yep.
    Any plans for the 6x6?

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    pics

    I had tried to upload the pics straight from my phone but they disappeared into the ether. Here's try no 2.

    I have no plan for a 6x6 bar

    The outriggers use 2x 12mm bolts each side. The engineer states that these holes do not affect the strength of the chassis rail. Currently the plan will be to either use a spreader plate on the other side of the rail vs a 16mm O/D spacer.

    In terms of modification, I have an approved plan to increase the seating capacity to 8 (in my case by fitting a station-wagon body) and also to certify the GCM at 6700.

    In Tas, seating at 9 or more needs a commercial bus level of compliance. Standard "county" seats and anchors easily meet the requirements for 8 or fewer.

    There is NO certified standard GCM for the Perentie which has caused mucho confusion with some individuals saying that the "county" diesel GCM can probably be used (either 6700, 6900 or 7000kg depending on the data source). My engineer has calculated that 6700kg GCM (3500kg trailer weight) is safe with the Perentie chassis and the authority has agreed with the plan to modify along those lines.

    We are interested in whether others might be interested in a tow bar- once an idea of volume is available then Aaron can indicate the price point
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    Russell, by solving the lack of rating, I would expect that asking the same price as a commercial tow bar wouldn't be unreasonable.
    I've had a few inquiries about tow rating.
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    I'm very interested! I'll have to go have a crawl under my wagon to ensure the fuel tank leaves enough room for the bolts. I'm sure it will, I will have to remove the tank to fit though.

    Edit: Two questions - Is there any chance the bar could be supplied galvanised?
    Is there any chance the design of the towbar could be changed to allow for fitment of the pintle hook as well? I envisage this would mean duplicating the central vertical gusset and relocating to either side of the rear crossmember mounting surface, like on my current - very light duty - setup.


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    Dervish

    1 the plan is for production bars to allow refitting the pintle (see my first post).

    2 I can see no problem with galvanising- I'll pass that on to Aaron.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rfurzer View Post
    Dervish

    1 the plan is for production bars to allow refitting the pintle (see my first post).

    2 I can see no problem with galvanising- I'll pass that on to Aaron.
    Apologies on the poor reading comprehension, I got excited I'm a definite yes.

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    Well done rfurzer. It looks very nicely put together and similar to my set up in some of your design. Very nice welding job too!

    Below is the set up under my RFSV. I designed it so that there where no holes that needed to be drilled into the chassis as I didn't want to break the galvanising. I used M12 high tensile bolts and plates to clamp the rear support to the chassis. It works well by stopping any leverage that could be caused by the push and pull of a trailer by bracing the towbar back to the chassis. The pintal hitch can also be fitted and still maintain full rotation. I galvanised it all as well.

    I have pulled my 2 ton trailer with it full of firewood and it is solid. My other main design criteria was that my 2 ton trailer sat nice and level on the ball which it does.

    Have I read right that your set up has been ADR approved to 3500kg's?

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    3500

    Yes Warwick, Aaron has the 3500kg ADR.

    Your bar is very nice too!

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