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31st March 2014, 08:55 AM
#251
Patrol God
My mates also noticed the sticker on me rear door over the weekend and asked why..
I told em how the snap and I was made a fool. I finished with "tow balls are rated to tow, gradually applying load.. Not 2.5-3 ton like a rocket.."
That got them thinking..
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31st March 2014 08:55 AM
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31st March 2014, 08:58 AM
#252
Patrol God
Come to think if it..
I call BS to anyone who says the load on a snatch strap is bugga all...
If you are the recovery vehicle and get stopped in your tracks by the stuck truck you could well be applying double the weight of your car to the strap..
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31st March 2014, 09:16 AM
#253
Expert
Reading the last few posts makes you realise that getting this message across wil be a never ending battle but still one worth doing
Theres only one thing tougher than my truck............. YES DEAR GOING TO DO THE LAWNS NOW
WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries,can and do kill people and damage property
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20th May 2014, 04:37 PM
#254
Expert
Its amazing just how dumb the human race can be came across two cars the other day one stuck the other about to snatch from his treg hitch that's right put the treg pin through the snatch and locked it in makes you wonder if the message will ever get through when i asked he they thought it was safe reply was yeah safer than using a towball
Theres only one thing tougher than my truck............. YES DEAR GOING TO DO THE LAWNS NOW
WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries,can and do kill people and damage property
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21st May 2014, 09:10 AM
#255
Legendary
Originally Posted by
patrol2.8
Its amazing just how dumb the human race can be came across two cars the other day one stuck the other about to snatch from his treg hitch that's right put the treg pin through the snatch and locked it in makes you wonder if the message will ever get through when i asked he they thought it was safe reply was yeah safer than using a towball
nothing wrong with that as many menbers do this
2007 GU 6 /ST-L / MYO8 / DIESEL/AUTO /MOONSTONE /pro vent 200
OH LEATHER IS NICE
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21st May 2014, 09:15 AM
#256
Originally Posted by
patrol2.8
Its amazing just how dumb the human race can be came across two cars the other day one stuck the other about to snatch from his treg hitch that's right put the treg pin through the snatch and locked it in makes you wonder if the message will ever get through when i asked he they thought it was safe reply was yeah safer than using a towball
This is exceptable when you dont have a proper rear shackle... we have managed to bend one of those pins on a recovery.
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21st May 2014, 09:39 AM
#257
The 747
Patrol2.8 is talking about a hitch like this, I can't see that being safe.
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21st May 2014, 09:49 AM
#258
Originally Posted by
Winnie
Patrol2.8 is talking about a hitch like this, I can't see that being safe.
Oh...... sorry you know the one I mean !!!!!!
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21st May 2014, 10:26 AM
#259
Expert
Originally Posted by
Winnie
Patrol2.8 is talking about a hitch like this, I can't see that being safe.
Thanks winnie that's the one im talking about can't see how anyone would even try a snatch using it
Theres only one thing tougher than my truck............. YES DEAR GOING TO DO THE LAWNS NOW
WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries,can and do kill people and damage property
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21st May 2014, 10:39 AM
#260
Hardcore
Originally Posted by
patrol2.8
Thanks winnie that's the one im talking about can't see how anyone would even try a snatch using it
Yeap, mine is rated at 3000kg and definitely not safe. If no alternative pull the complete unit out of the receiver and place the snatch strap into the receiver and use the pin. BA is big on safety so I think that's what he meant.
Cheers
Jack
2012 Simpson 50th Anniversary Edition.
WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries can, and do kill people and damage property.
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