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WarPig



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Front bumper mounted tow ball?
i fancy getting one of those front bumper mounted towballs that hook over the bumper temporarily. Anyone know where sells them, and if they are recommended?

I know I could get a steering guard with receiver hitch, but a front bumper mounted ball could be positioned offset so I can see down the side of the caravan when pulling it out of the barn where its stored, before hitching up properly. I dont want to drill two holes in my front bumper and bolt a towball to it, I really want one that can be easily removed.
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leeds



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Think it is Devon 4x4 do a slip over bumper tow ball mount.

Yes it is Bearmach BA3107 on this page

Whilst a 2" receiver is normally mounted central on a steering guard it is possible to get them offset by a maximum of about 8" or 200mm to one side


Brendan
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WarPig



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Thanks Brendan, Ive just searched the Bearmach part and that looks ideal Thumbs Up

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Very old post I know Confused but does anyone have any experience of using one of the BA3107 removable towball brackets? I fancy one for use with my Bak Rak removable winch bracket.

Chris 2010 Defender 110 Station Wagon, Santorini Black.
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Unless you're only using a small winch (which will be fine) bear in mind that winch bumpers are a lot heavier duty than the standard ones. You're liable to banana a normal bumper if you load up a 9,000lbs winch on one.
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ChrisCM



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Hi Cupboard,
I agree with you, I was thinking of using it off centre, over the chassis leg so that the mounting didn't do what you suggest and banana the bumper. But will it fit either side of the chassis leg mounting? looks like it's designed to do that. Can any users advise?

Chris 2010 Defender 110 Station Wagon, Santorini Black.
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DAZ110



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Think it usually goes each side of the chassis rail.
But I wondered if it would still fit if your Defender has A/C as the grill sticks out further and might stop it from fitting over the top of the bumper?

Here is the one sold by Simmonites:

http://www.simmonites.com/shop/vehicle-acc...tow-hitch/

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ChrisCM



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Daz110,

Good point, I'll have a look see.

Chris 2010 Defender 110 Station Wagon, Santorini Black.
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DAZ110



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Also very close to the number plate by the looks of it ?
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I may have to remove the grill to put it on, but if it's black I can leave it on there semi-permanently. I don't think it will affect the number plate.

Chris 2010 Defender 110 Station Wagon, Santorini Black.
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DAZ110



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Chris, let us know how you get on. Thumbs Up
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