My front tow bar, should I sell it?

[(RIP) PLANK]

I am thinking of selling my front tow bar as I have never found it useful, it is detachable and made to the specs in the download section. PM me with offers if you are interested

[rustic]

I already have one, it makes life so easy with my boat trailer when launching the boat down a very narrow slipway.

When I used to reverse it down, sometimes I had to go forward for a second bite, but not with the front tow bar.

It is like pushing a wheel barrow, very easy to position a trailer or a caravan into a narrow space.

So for anybody who manoeuvres trailers of any type, have a go, try one.

Best regards,
Rustic

[Kamsin]

Originally Posted by rustic

I already have one, it makes life so easy with my boat trailer when launching the boat down a very narrow slipway.

When I used to reverse it down, sometimes I had to go forward for a second bite, but not with the front tow bar.

It is like pushing a wheel barrow, very easy to position a trailer or a caravan into a narrow space.

So for anybody who manoeuvres trailers of any type, have a go, try one.

Best regards,
Rustic

After 21 years of driving Class 1 trucks, im hoping i dont need one.
If i cant back it in, then its not going in, forward or backward!

[Thomas-the-Terrano2]

I had one good but not worth time unflinching from rear and recouping to front. Harder to line up single handed. With kasmin on this plus mount decreases ground clearance and approach angle Mr insurance lol

[rustic]

Originally Posted by Thomas-the-Terrano2

I had one good but not worth time unflinching from rear and recouping to front. Harder to line up single handed. With kasmin on this plus mount decreases ground clearance and approach angle Mr insurance lol

I don't tend to require excessive ground clearance when I have my 2 tonne boat on an overall length of 26 feet for the twin axle trailer and boat. It only comes down 40 mm below the front of the chassis. Still higher up than the sump guard.

I fit the fixed part to the front at the start of the journey and clip in the ball assembly with one bolt. When home, 2 minutes to remove the fixed part, just need a kneeling pad, and you won't need to change out of your best togs.

When launching, it is easier to see what is going on as the visibility is much better. Most of my hitching up is done alone, and no I don't have stoved in bumpers either. I get as close as I can to the trailer, get out to have a look, guess how far to reverse and open the drivers door and watch the ground past the door edge to guess the required gap. Works for me..
if in doubt, take a second look.

[rustic]

Originally Posted by Kamsin

After 21 years of driving Class 1 trucks, im hoping i dont need one.
If i cant back it in, then its not going in, forward or backward!

Am I right in thinking that a class 1 is an artic ?
If so, the pivot point of the trailer is within the wheel base of the towing truck, so a totally different technique no thinking which way to turn the wheel on a normal car.
My brother in law is an artic driver, and tells me it is easier than it looks compared to a car and caravan.

[zippy656]

dont sell it!


GIVE it to a good home


ME!!!

[(RIP) PLANK]

Originally Posted by zippy656

dont sell it!


GIVE it to a good home


ME!!!

well at least it's a positive comment! I want to sell it to spend the money on something else