Tow hitch height? - Page 2

zippy656 · 08-02-2011, 20:00

oh 56.. thats old

er than me im only 46

Nisstay · 08-02-2011, 20:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daz__

Hey all,

I'm just finishing a rebuild on my y60 and wondered what standard tow ball height is? (lets say to the top of the ball) as ive lifted suspension and body its going to be way out as it is now!
many thanks

Daz

viewing the very helptul plans for a front ball hitch on this forum .( which i made and use frequently } the stated centre ball height is 17 inches . Hope this helps .

andrewk · 08-02-2011, 20:26

The EC Directive 94/20/EC states that the towball height should be between 350 and 420mm with the vehicle in the ‘laden’ condition (to the towball centre). Laden condition may have been defined (by the manufacturer) as either fully laden (the maximum technically permitted mass of the vehicle as shown in the vehicle handbook), or, conventionally laden (defined as 68.5kg per specified passenger seat and 6.5kg of luggage per specified passenger and located in the centre of the luggage storage area).

Andrew

lacroupade · 08-02-2011, 20:29

Glad to know theres yet another utterly pointless EU directive on such a mundane piece of b/s

Daz__ · 09-02-2011, 21:21

Excellent

cheers guy's, another job for the list!

Daz

The Patrolman · 09-02-2011, 21:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by jace

eu rules dictate we must use metric measurements aswell as imperial !!!!!

Ok 1foot 100mm = 16inches
or 12inches and one Decimetre

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 09-02-2011, 21:53

350 to 420 mm with vehicle fully laden ground to centre of 50mm ball

though off roaders may be higher due to departure angle, but might
effect stability of trailer.

says caravan club.

94/20 is only enforceable on cars registered after 1st august 1998
or S reg, this is all about type approval.

commercials were exempt though i believe they are being pulled into
line currently.

a car is also known as an m class, a commercial a n class.

its worth noting that s reg on, drop plates are illegal as are those
multi height 'cassette' hitches, ironically meaning that it may be
harder to get a trailer to sit level or nose down is many desire.

personally my tint tent tows slightly nose up but in doing so i
feel creates its own maximum nose weight and for two years
have done so without any stabiliser device!

zippy656 · 09-02-2011, 22:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Patrolman

Ok 1foot 100mm = 16inches
or 12inches and one Decimetre

no wonder i get it all wrong then!!

Daz__ · 09-02-2011, 22:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by zippy656

no wonder i get it all wrong then!!

Haha

100mm = 16" !! have to tell the missus that one

zippy656 · 09-02-2011, 22:59

why?

she putting sheves up??

Daz__ · 09-02-2011, 23:48

Haha, yeah, right after shes cooked dinner and washed the car

09-02-2011, 21:53	#22
Thomas-the-Terrano2 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hackenthorpe Sheffield Vehicle: Terrano2 R20 lwb 2.7TDi Posts: 5,234	350 to 420 mm with vehicle fully laden ground to centre of 50mm ball though off roaders may be higher due to departure angle, but might effect stability of trailer. says caravan club. 94/20 is only enforceable on cars registered after 1st august 1998 or S reg, this is all about type approval. commercials were exempt though i believe they are being pulled into line currently. a car is also known as an m class, a commercial a n class. its worth noting that s reg on, drop plates are illegal as are those multi height 'cassette' hitches, ironically meaning that it may be harder to get a trailer to sit level or nose down is many desire. personally my tint tent tows slightly nose up but in doing so i feel creates its own maximum nose weight and for two years have done so without any stabiliser device! __________________ M6YTB / 20YTB '60' 2010 Ford C Max Zetec 1.6i, black '56' 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0TD, silver 2021 Bailey Pegasus Grade SE Turin caravan Smile, its more likely to confuse. One Life, Don't Just Live It, Drive a Nissan, or ...... a Jeep. Owner of Nissan 4x4s 2005 to 2019, and maybe in the future too! Last edited by Thomas-the-Terrano2; 09-02-2011 at 22:01.

08-02-2011, 20:00	#16
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,137	oh 56.. thats old er than me im only 46

08-02-2011, 20:26	#18
andrewk Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oldham Vehicle: Nissan Patrol Posts: 777	The EC Directive 94/20/EC states that the towball height should be between 350 and 420mm with the vehicle in the ‘laden’ condition (to the towball centre). Laden condition may have been defined (by the manufacturer) as either fully laden (the maximum technically permitted mass of the vehicle as shown in the vehicle handbook), or, conventionally laden (defined as 68.5kg per specified passenger seat and 6.5kg of luggage per specified passenger and located in the centre of the luggage storage area). Andrew

08-02-2011, 20:29	#19
lacroupade Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: All hail to the Glove of Love... Posts: 9,212	Glad to know theres yet another utterly pointless EU directive on such a mundane piece of b/s

09-02-2011, 21:21	#20
Daz__ Daz Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: sussex Posts: 86	Excellent cheers guy's, another job for the list! Daz

09-02-2011, 22:59	#25
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,137	why? she putting sheves up??

09-02-2011, 23:48	#26
Daz__ Daz Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: sussex Posts: 86	Haha, yeah, right after shes cooked dinner and washed the car