Testing of an EC approved Tow bar

rustic · 30-06-2008, 12:19

I found this link from Witter that shows how they test their tow bars.
This is probably why only EC approved tow bars can be fitted to vehicles registered " S reg" and later.

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu...deoid=19821756

It makes you wonder what about earlier tow bars, I just think they were over designed, never heard of problems with the earlier ones, some were even home made.

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 01-07-2008, 21:20

the video of the testing is impressive.

liked the x5 throwing the test trailer about,
near on 3 tonnes trying to slide on those
reverse bends - wonder it didnt take the car
with it.

previously thought most spectacular test was
suspending the vehicle by the tow ball with a
large crane.

consider these quick release balls are secured
by typically one fastener as well to the bracket.

siweb · 01-07-2008, 21:53

:smile: interesting :wink:

(RIP) PLANK · 03-07-2008, 22:35

notice no stabaliser!

but i still dont trust remevable tow hitches :wink:

30-06-2008, 12:19	#1
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	Testing of an EC approved Tow bar I found this link from Witter that shows how they test their tow bars. This is probably why only EC approved tow bars can be fitted to vehicles registered " S reg" and later. http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu...deoid=19821756 It makes you wonder what about earlier tow bars, I just think they were over designed, never heard of problems with the earlier ones, some were even home made. __________________ Ford Maverick GLX 1995 2.7TD LWB in illusion silver, 98k miles. Owned since new, for 22 years. Best car I have ever owned. Just wish I could drive it more.

01-07-2008, 21:20	#2
Thomas-the-Terrano2 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hackenthorpe Sheffield Vehicle: Terrano2 R20 lwb 2.7TDi Posts: 5,234	the video of the testing is impressive. liked the x5 throwing the test trailer about, near on 3 tonnes trying to slide on those reverse bends - wonder it didnt take the car with it. previously thought most spectacular test was suspending the vehicle by the tow ball with a large crane. consider these quick release balls are secured by typically one fastener as well to the bracket. __________________ 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!

01-07-2008, 21:53	#3
siweb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 191	:smile: interesting :wink:

03-07-2008, 22:35	#4
(RIP) PLANK Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central England, in the Heart of the Black Country Vehicle: T2 2004 TDI SE LWB Posts: 7,740	notice no stabaliser! but i still dont trust remevable tow hitches :wink: