Tow balls are not to be used as recovery points

[Choicebro]

Hi Guys ,just a thanks for this thread. I'm on my first fourby as is my mate. I have advised all my mates that before our next adventure we are all to have the proper hitch. no excuses. Cheers.

[the ferret]

Hi Guys ,just a thanks for this thread. I'm on my first fourby as is my mate. I have advised all my mates that before our next adventure we are all to have the proper hitch. no excuses. Cheers.

Top effort mate, keep up the good work cos yer a long time dead.
Cheers, the ferret.

[Woof]

Hi Guys ,just a thanks for this thread. I'm on my first fourby as is my mate. I have advised all my mates that before our next adventure we are all to have the proper hitch. no excuses. Cheers.

Well done mate, that is the most important thing that this forum is about........ promoting safety and awareness

[Turtle_au]

The strange thing is I always thought it was illegal to leave the towball and tongue on the vehicle unless it was being used to tow a trailer. I always take mine off, and curse others when I hit my shin on theirs.
I also wonder about the fatigue factor. You might get away with the snatch, but will the hitch/ball still handle a sudden stop with your prized boat or van hitched up?

[DX grunt]

I love reading this thread. Not a lot of people belong to dedicated 4wd forums and just know know the consequences of their actions.

Read my signature to remind yourself what it's all about.

Take care out there.

Rossco

[Woof]

I love reading this thread. Not a lot of people belong to dedicated 4wd forums and just know know the consequences of their actions.

Read my signature to remind yourself what it's all about.

Take care out there.

Rossco

I agree with you Ross, so like all of the comments that this thread has generated and hopefully the injuries that we have prevented

[Woof]

I have noticed that a few of our members have copied DX Grunts signature, I would encourage all members to copy it and add it to theirs..
Well done Ross, thanks heaps mate

[macca]

Spoke to a fella the other day who did not realise the danger of using a tow ball.
His basic misunderstanding stems from a tow ball can handle the forces of a heavy trailer so should be able to handle a recovery.
Sent him the links from this topic, interested to find out if he has changed his mind now.
Might save a possible nasty accident.
Macca

[Woof]

Spoke to a fella the other day who did not realise the danger of using a tow ball.
His basic misunderstanding stems from a tow ball can handle the forces of a heavy trailer so should be able to handle a recovery.
Sent him the links from this topic, interested to find out if he has changed his mind now.
Might save a possible nasty accident.
Macca

Good on you Macca, the more that we get it out there the less people could be injured or worse

[tzsafari]

So good to know not to use the towball!