Dolphins are so smart that within a few weeks of captivity, they can train people to stand on the very edge of the pool and throw them fish.
Last edited by dom14; 25th September 2017 at 11:30 PM.
RB30, some 2-3 inch lift auxiliary LPG tanks
Few more mods on the way
http://www.worldwildlife.org/species/tiger
https://www.panthera.org/
Cheetah Outreach
Thanx ET. That didn't cross my mind immediately. Stupid me. Thanx for the tip.
The reason I thought about including a horizontal hinge is to help when turning 90 degree turns.
But, it is NOT necessary at all, is it??!!
I mean there are semitrailers out there with four wheels that turns with the truck without any big issues.
The outer wheels should simply turn faster to allow 'cos both front and back wheels are "technically" independent.
So, the "towing bar'(PeeBee's idea) can be fixed to the vehicle under tow without needing any horizontal hinge at all.
Am I right ET?
I am getting it now why an A frame is safer on the highways.
I can fabricate an A frame with a tow hitch that can be assemble and dismantled easily, but dunno about
the legality of it though.
BTW, I am not contemplating on an unmanned tow on the vehicle under tow, after you explained the legality of needing automatic
breakaway braking systems, and of course in my scenario with a recovery, there always will be bloke behind the driving seat of the vehicle under tow, (unless there are compelling circumstances not to be that way). So, as long as there is a guy on the vehicle under tow, I reckon I'll have the legal issues somewhat covered.
Last edited by dom14; 26th September 2017 at 10:00 AM.
RB30, some 2-3 inch lift auxiliary LPG tanks
Few more mods on the way
http://www.worldwildlife.org/species/tiger
https://www.panthera.org/
Cheetah Outreach
I AM NOT STUBBORN.........I prefer the term, Singlemindedly independent !
I have had mine (auto coupler) for a while now and I think it is the best set up I have had. I have a Tregg on an off road camper - but it was light enough to move around when coupling up. No chance of that on a 2.5T off roader. I did weld the orientation plate to my draw bar as I could not hold it tight enough with just the nut. I also bought the sliders for the WDH. They are simple but very clever and work very well - it's no use having heaps of articulation and then have the chains holding you back.
Last edited by BillsGU; 26th September 2017 at 06:06 PM.
Hi Guys
The towing setup in Doms first photo is called a "Hitch and go". They have a cable that passes through the firewall of the towed vehicle
and attaches to the brake pedal , with an override coupling .So that when the towing vehicle brakes it activates the towed vehicles brakes .
They also have all the signal lights "brake ,tail and indicators wired into a trailer plug so all lights are operational when being towed .
Craig
dom14 (30th September 2017)
Thanx mate.
That just reminded me that having a 'driver' in the vehicle under tow doesn't probably mean it is legal, 'cos the indicators, brake lights etc also need to be activated in synchronization with the towing vehicle. So, it kinda makes sense to have a trailer socket wired up to the front of the vehicle(perhaps usng an extension from the rear trailer socket). Not that hard to do. All we need is a trailer wire harness & couple of female+male sockets/plugs.
However, creating the automatic braking apparatus would be a bit of challenge without a 'blueprint' of how to go about it, but worth a try.
RB30, some 2-3 inch lift auxiliary LPG tanks
Few more mods on the way
http://www.worldwildlife.org/species/tiger
https://www.panthera.org/
Cheetah Outreach
Hi ET
Where did you get the 2 inch Reese point? Off the shelf or custom made. I'm thinking about getting one fitted on my DX ute.
cheers
Len
I have 3 'Reese points' or 2 inch receivers on my truck;
- the Tow Bar obviously,
- a custom jobbie made by XLR8 in Perth (that bolts to the rear chassis cross member where the factory recovery point would be) and takes my Winch Cradle
- a receiver as part of my custom Bull Bar (also made by XLR8) which will take a standard tongue or my Winch Cradle
The winch lives on the back custom receiver so it sits under the tray but above the standard tow bar so it doesn't interfere with any towing connections.
My spare doesn't live under the tray as it won't fit due to a long range main tank.
Dolphins are so smart that within a few weeks of captivity, they can train people to stand on the very edge of the pool and throw them fish.
Aquarian51 (13th October 2017)