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Tow Bars ??

  • 17-05-2009 9:05pm
    #1
    irishllanaber
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 63 ✭✭


    Can anyone tell me where to go to have a tow bar fixed to my Chausson its on a ford transit chassis. I'm based in Bray Co Wicklow. Thanks:confused:


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  • #2
    peasant
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,819 ✭✭✭✭peasant


    only one I know ..unfortunately not Irish

    http://www.smvmetall.de/English/body_english.html


  • #3
    irishllanaber
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 63 ✭✭irishllanaber


    Thanks peasant. I'm hoping to find someone a bit closer.
    I have rang around the usual tow bar people to my surprise they don't seem to know much about it


  • #4
    peasant
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,819 ✭✭✭✭peasant


    The issue is that due to the long overhang (and possibly the low bumper as well) no variant of standard Transit towbar will fit.

    You'll need to find someone who not just sells but actually makes towbars.


  • #5
    irishllanaber
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 63 ✭✭irishllanaber


    Yes its a problem alright. I heard about a guy in Rathmines, I'm thinking of calling up to him on Friday. Is it possible to get a roof rack on this type of van.


  • #6
    *Kol*
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,549 ✭✭✭*Kol*


    peasant wrote: »
    The issue is that due to the long overhang (and possibly the low bumper as well) no variant of standard Transit towbar will fit.

    You'll need to find someone who not just sells but actually makes towbars.

    I was just looking at my MH the other day to see if it would be possible to install a tow bar but due to the long overhang I doubt that it would be possible. If it was I would say that it would not take much of a load anyway, due to the lever moment caused by the distance it could put a lot of strain on the chassis rails.


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  • #7
    connel42
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 175 ✭✭connel42


    I Have a Cahusson with a large overhang on a trasit chassis.
    I have the origional drawing for a towbar which came with the documents.
    If you want to PM me I can send you a copy or my number if you want to discuss it.


  • #8
    *Kol*
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,549 ✭✭✭*Kol*


    connel42 wrote: »
    I Have a Cahusson with a large overhang on a trasit chassis.
    I have the origional drawing for a towbar which came with the documents.
    If you want to PM me I can send you a copy or my number if you want to discuss it.

    Thanks for that. PM sent.


  • #9
    irishllanaber
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 63 ✭✭irishllanaber


    *Kol* wrote: »
    I was just looking at my MH the other day to see if it would be possible to install a tow bar but due to the long overhang I doubt that it would be possible. If it was I would say that it would not take much of a load anyway, due to the lever moment caused by the distance it could put a lot of strain on the chassis rails.

    I need to pull a dinghy around to different events around the country. Theres not to much weight in it so I'm not too concerned about the weight. (fingers crossed)


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