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| dorstsmith2 Member Since: 06 Aug 2012 Location: On the third rock from the sun in dorset Posts: 188   
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have fitted spacer behind tow ball 60mm or LONG EXTENDED NECK CAR AL-CO AKS ALKO TOW BALL TOWBALL COUPLING thing to watch LONG EXTENDED NECK tow ball is the load rating fond is place then looking for spacer for my van
TENT HIRE DIRECT 105A EDWARD STREET WALSALL TELE 01922 634808/632371 |
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14th Jun 2013 9:47am |
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| chrisb Member Since: 16 Aug 2011 Location: Dark Peak Posts: 25 
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I have the rear NAS type rear bumper. Attached to that is a Dixon Bate adjustable height bracket, and then tow bar.
Tows fine (General trailers upto about 2 tonnes) and bonus is the bike rack fits perfectly, just clearing the spare wheel.  Click image to enlarge |
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21st Jun 2013 8:25pm |
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| bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069 
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Exactly what I am about to do
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22nd Jun 2013 8:31am |
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| DAZ110 Member Since: 06 Dec 2007 Location: East Sussex Posts: 2039 
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What about something like this:
http://compare.ebay.co.uk/like/32109621369...amp;ff19=0 |
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22nd Jun 2013 9:18am |
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| xtreme Member Since: 05 Jul 2012 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 24 
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Just to add my experience!
Nas now fitted plus standard tow ball, altera bike carrier just fits on with upright tight on spare tyre, but when slid out does not click into place/lock so need to extend further. Tried Alko extended tow bar, despite being assured this extends outward it doesn't, only height. Just ordered the 1 1/2" alloy extension to give the clearance! Cheers Barrie |
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22nd Jun 2013 10:19am |
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| DAZ110 Member Since: 06 Dec 2007 Location: East Sussex Posts: 2039
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Don't forget you might need longer bolts.
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22nd Jun 2013 11:28am |
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| kmac Member Since: 07 Oct 2009 Location: Middlesex Posts: 1309 
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Hi
I have used this is the past
Allws you to move a standard tow-ball further outwards Up for sale if anyone needs it as I now have one of these (also for Atera bike carrier) Click image to enlarge |
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22nd Jun 2013 8:17pm |
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| ARC99 Member Since: 19 Feb 2013 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 1831 
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What are the measurements and weight loading? Don't make old people mad.
We don't like being old in the first place, so it doesn't take much to  us off.
Richard |
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22nd Jun 2013 8:41pm |
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| kmac Member Since: 07 Oct 2009 Location: Middlesex Posts: 1309
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The one I'm currently using extends to 1700mm and can take nose weight of 100KGs If using it to tow the manufacturer says max 2500KG towing load The one I have for sale has same nose weight, but is just shorter 5 7/8" (so just under 6 inches) I installed a swing away spare wheel carrier so needed to extend out even more so moved to the other one. I have used it with 4 adult bikes on long motorway journeys with no problem. Don't know the towing weight of the smaller one. (I don't tow). Pic below of the smaller one fitted Click image to enlarge |
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22nd Jun 2013 8:50pm |
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| Supacat Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 11018 
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Interesting to know. I think others have posted that the rear step bumper is not best suited to towing as it leaves the towball too high for many standard trailers. Are you just using a standard D&B mount with it set on lowest setting or have you had to modify further? |
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29th Jun 2013 5:50am |
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