Master
Hi, been having a bit of a search but can't seem to find any thing.
I've got the swan neck tow ball on my p38, and been looking for a recovery point.
From what I can see, the tow bar should be as good as any other hayman reese style, and the actual tow ball unit is a solid bit of steel, just like what a recovery hitch is. It is obviously designed with strength in mind as it is for towing.
Now I'm not stupid, and would never use a tow ball for recovering, but the swan neck is a solid bit of steel. can any one offer any thoughts about cutting it down, and making it into a similar unit as a recovery hitch. ( same type of size ) reason for cutting is to make it shorter, less flex, strongher, you get the idea.
Any thoughts?
I personally think that it will be no different to buying a recovery hitch to stick into a hayman reece bar, as the steel is probably strongher any way.
Any other thoughts on rear and front recovery points?
OldBushie
If you want to use your existing tow bar, I'd be unbolting the swan neck section & seeing if a square receiver can bolt in it's place. I have one here & it looks like it might be an option, then you could use that as a recovery point.
The swan neck towbars aren't legal out here & all early cars that had them fitted should have had them removed prior/shortly after sale.
Same goes for the odd D3 that you see with the similar set up.
Personally, I'd be getting a Hayman Reece towbar from a wrecker.
Scott
Master
Spouse, I have the swan neck tow bar on mine and have used it towing over the last 6 years or so.......is it illegal ?.......didn't know!
2000 4.6 HSE Alveston red
2007 307 xse peugeot
1974 xj6l jaguar
Master
Sorry scouse.....auto dic.
2000 4.6 HSE Alveston red
2007 307 xse peugeot
1974 xj6l jaguar
Wizard
SupporterSimon
I found this option on another site
Recovery.jpg
Rear recovery point on a P38 ?
Concept only as I think a rated recovery shackle in place of the one pictured may be a bit safer though!
Gary
Master
I saw that too, looks like a jate ring, not sure I'd be gaining any thing more than just using the original bolt.
Unfortunately the Reece style is slightly wider, I have already tried that.
I will double check the legal side of those swan necks, it looks like it is actually rated to 4950kg.
I'm happy to use the bar it's self for recovery, but it'd be good to also tow if I need to.
OldBushie
I'm not sure of the technicalities but there's no compliance plate on those bars & I know when the cars first came out in 1995, any that appeared with that towbar had to have it removed.Originally Posted by daf11e
Scott
Master
Maybe ok for the newer models as mine is 2000....I'll do some research!
Ps ( it certainly tows OK)
2000 4.6 HSE Alveston red
2007 307 xse peugeot
1974 xj6l jaguar
OldBushie
No, it shouldn't have left the dealership when new with it fitted.
It could have been fitted by someone after the original sale as I've seen a few on eBay over the years.
Scott
Master
Thanks I'll contact the original dealer on Sydney's north shore as they sold it to the original owner a lady it appears ......I have all the original paperwork...
2000 4.6 HSE Alveston red
2007 307 xse peugeot
1974 xj6l jaguar
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