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| Zagato Site Supporter Member Since: 08 Jan 2011 Location: Billingshurst West Sussex Posts: 5013  
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17th Jan 2012 6:34pm |
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| WarPig Member Since: 04 Dec 2009 Location: Sheffield Posts: 1748  
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Is there any need to use a Shocklink when towing with a Defender? With the Defender's suspension being stiffer than eurobox cars, I wonder if they are a good idea. But at £400 each im hoping you all say "no"
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17th Jan 2012 9:23pm |
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| rossy Member Since: 29 Nov 2010 Location: Co. Roscommon Posts: 1296  
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I wouldn't have thought so unless you plan to go greenlaning with the caravan at the back !
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17th Jan 2012 9:42pm |
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| JWL Member Since: 26 Oct 2011 Location: Hereford Posts: 3443 
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Not being pedantic or anything but, let me get it straight, with these DB Shocklink adapters to my understanding take out what forces on the hitch? Now when I think of how a caravan is hitched to a tow vehicle then any shock loading being transferred from the trailer to the tow vehicle has to go through a shock absorber that is fitted anyway, it's called the overun brake!
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17th Jan 2012 9:47pm |
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| Laurie Member Since: 22 Feb 2008 Location: Sussex, England Posts: 2897 
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Only need to consider it if you're a Series towing an aluminium chassis 'van.
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17th Jan 2012 9:49pm |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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A Shockline damps vertical shocks rather than horizontal. As Laurie says though, they're more applicable to leaf sprung Series Land Rovers. They're also popular amongst folks towing horse boxes, as they give a better ride for the expensive cargo. Darren 110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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17th Jan 2012 10:12pm |
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| JWL Member Since: 26 Oct 2011 Location: Hereford Posts: 3443
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I allways did wonder, granted vertical loads could figure, as you say horse box tuggers may think that they are cushioning the trip for the dobbin but less of an issue nowadays with twin axles. One thing I would say is that the one in the picture is only rated to a hitch loading(nose weight) of, if I can see correctly, 80kg. My laat caravan was reccomended to have a higher weight and I'm sure that most horseboxes wouldexcwed that aa well
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17th Jan 2012 11:08pm |
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| JWL Member Since: 26 Oct 2011 Location: Hereford Posts: 3443
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I allways did wonder, granted vertical loads could figure, as you say horse box tuggers may think that they are cushioning the trip for the dobbin but less of an issue nowadays with twin axles. One thing I would say is that the one in the picture is only rated to a hitch loading(nose weight) of, if I can see correctly, 80kg. My laat caravan was reccomended to have a higher weight and I'm sure that most horseboxes wouldexcwed that aa well
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17th Jan 2012 11:09pm |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8185  
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i agree the longer wheel base on a 110 makes it far better for towing than a 90 Cheers
James 110 2010 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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17th Jan 2012 11:29pm |
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| Lorryman100 Member Since: 01 Oct 2010 Location: Here Posts: 2686 |
I just ordered the Dixon Bate one that Zag has to give more clearance from the cross member and the spare wheel. I'm hoping that as the Winterhoff's actuator arm is set farther back, and with the addition of this DB tow jaw the back door can remain closed whilst hitching up. 
Brian. |
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18th Jan 2012 1:55pm |
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| WarPig Member Since: 04 Dec 2009 Location: Sheffield Posts: 1748
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That makes sense Brian. I dont have my spare wheel on the rear door so I guess its not such an issue for me. I assume that apart from the spare wheel clearance issue, yours would otherwise be OK? So is your Bradley towball up for sale Brian
I see Bradley have acquired the trading name of Dixon Bate http://www.bradleydoublelock.co.uk/news/ |
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18th Jan 2012 4:27pm |
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| Lorryman100 Member Since: 01 Oct 2010 Location: Here Posts: 2686 |
Hopefully I am picking the van up from the dealers at the end of next week as they have still to fit the roof mounted satellite. I was going to then interchange between the tow balls and see what one in my mind would be best, I could then offer you first refusal the other one? Though chances are I would keep both and use the Bradley one in the winter as it is smaller and not as sticky outey as the DB one.
Brian. |
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18th Jan 2012 4:39pm |
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| WarPig Member Since: 04 Dec 2009 Location: Sheffield Posts: 1748
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A wise decision. Real men have two (tow)balls.
I bought a 2nd hand Nemesis wheel clamp from ebay today. Its a big heavy beast but will be ideal for use whilst my vans in storage. Might get a lighter clamp for use when touring. Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated Last edited by WarPig on 25th Jan 2012 9:42pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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18th Jan 2012 4:44pm |
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| JSG Member Since: 12 Jul 2007 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2412 
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Do you think you'll need the extra height of the neck for the Winterhoff hitch Brian?
My current towball is exactly the same as above but has the shorter neck, but if I read the specs on the Winterhoff site correctly it looks as though the lower / shorter neck may be ok Click image to enlarge Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated John
http://www.hampshire4x4response.co.uk 2011 Tdci 110 CSW XS |
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18th Jan 2012 7:45pm |
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