Testing of an EC approved Tow bar

[rustic]

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?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=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]

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]

:smile: interesting :wink:

 

[(RIP) PLANK]

notice no stabaliser!

but i still dont trust remevable tow hitches :wink: