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24th August 2011, 10:48 PM
#21
Hardcore
Originally Posted by
tadpole
Hi Mate this is a fantastic thread i diddn't realise that the tow balls can come off, I would have assumed that it was rated @ 3500kg so would have been fine. I will let everybody I know the danger, Cheers Glenn
Yeah, that's the problem tadpole, there are so many people like yourself that are not aware of the danger.
It is so simple to loop the strap over the towball as it's the obvious place, but to mobilise 3 ton that is bogged, the towball is the weakest place.
There have been quite a few deaths, but many more near misses over the years that we don't hear about.
The Reece hitch by the way seems to be rated at only 2.500 kg, and that is for towing, not snatching.
It's good that you stumbled on this post as it may just have saved a life.
Cheers Rod.
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24th August 2011 10:48 PM
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24th August 2011, 11:01 PM
#22
Hardcore
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25th August 2011, 05:46 PM
#23
Nasty Dog - Moderator
Just recieved a email from a mate from The 4WD Show who emailed this clowns and here is their reply:
"This product must be used with a rated towball, it hooks over your towball, if you send me your email address i can send you all our testing infomation."
I would like to know since when is a towball rated as a recovery point...........bloody W@NKER..
My mate is now calling 4WD Action to get them behind us.
Will call ACCC tomorrow after work if nothing happens (thanks Rod)
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25th August 2011, 06:04 PM
#24
Nasty Dog - Moderator
Just rang the ACCC and it is going to be put to the product safety group asap.............so stay tuned.
If you would like to call them and I encourage everyone to do so, the contact details are here: http://www.accc.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/54217
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25th August 2011, 06:18 PM
#25
Nasty Dog - Moderator
Makes you think.
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25th August 2011, 06:58 PM
#26
RIP - valued member and true gentleman of this forum that will be missed by many!
I would not use a towball as a snatch point.
It is fascinating to go back to those tests the Kiwi bloke did. The particular towball he tested rated quite well compared with other attachment hooks.
However, clearly all towballs are not created equal.
And the one he tested failed at 8 tonnes, which happens to be the resistance of a Patrol si2e 4wd bogged to the chassis.
Finally, the towball seems to have a strong tendency to fly back to the tow vehicle. Whereas hooks can straighten.
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25th August 2011, 11:20 PM
#27
Hardcore
Last edited by the ferret; 25th August 2011 at 11:48 PM.
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26th August 2011, 08:49 AM
#28
Administrator
I tense up when I see those videos...lol
Nice work using the winch cable as a snatch em too!
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27th August 2011, 04:23 PM
#29
When it is put to you like it has in this thread you can see how dangerous it really is. This is why i signed up to this forum, thanks guys i will never use my towball again for anything i cherish the lives of my family and friends to much. I will confess i have used it pull out small post with no issues, but never again. THANKS AGAIN.
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27th August 2011, 05:28 PM
#30
Nasty Dog - Moderator
Originally Posted by
Intenseracer
When it is put to you like it has in this thread you can see how dangerous it really is. This is why i signed up to this forum, thanks guys i will never use my towball again for anything i cherish the lives of my family and friends to much. I will confess i have used it pull out small post with no issues, but never again. THANKS AGAIN.
Thanks mate, please pass the word around to all your mates..the more that know about this the better..
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