Tow bar options pros and cons
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FlyingPete
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I think pre-1998 vehicles don't have to use type-approved towing equipment- hence the pre and post-98 distinctions when you buy brackets.
https://www.pfjones.co.uk/range-rover-towbar-2009-2012-sub-frame-only.html
So this does/ doesn’t comply? To the 1998 regs.
https://ntta.co.uk/uploads/downloads/SafeLegalTowingShort.pdf
This from attached doc. Page 35.
European type approval 94/20/EC
In the U.K, with effect from 1st August 1998 all Passenger Carrying Vehicles up to 3500kgs Gross Vehicle Weight (M1 Vehicles) can only be fitted with European Type Approved towbars if the vehicle has received European Whole Vehicle Type Approval.
Non M1 vehicles, light commercial vehicles and private imports from outside the EEC do not need Approved Towbars; however, most car and some Light Commercial Vehicles such as vans commonly use the Type Approved Towbar.
Accessories.
I know it’s not the defender the OP is asking about.
I am just asking where the documentation can be found for the legality of it.
As I like the receiver plate it’s easy to install/remove. Also gives back the clearance easily.
J
So this does/ doesn’t comply? To the 1998 regs.
https://ntta.co.uk/uploads/downloads/SafeLegalTowingShort.pdf
This from attached doc. Page 35.
European type approval 94/20/EC
In the U.K, with effect from 1st August 1998 all Passenger Carrying Vehicles up to 3500kgs Gross Vehicle Weight (M1 Vehicles) can only be fitted with European Type Approved towbars if the vehicle has received European Whole Vehicle Type Approval.
Non M1 vehicles, light commercial vehicles and private imports from outside the EEC do not need Approved Towbars; however, most car and some Light Commercial Vehicles such as vans commonly use the Type Approved Towbar.
Accessories.
I know it’s not the defender the OP is asking about.
I am just asking where the documentation can be found for the legality of it.
As I like the receiver plate it’s easy to install/remove. Also gives back the clearance easily.
J
Apologies for dragging up an old post.
Being fed up with my Dixon Bate adjustable plough on my 2003 Double Cab and only doing occasional towing I am interested in the receiver hitch system.
Reading all of the above regarding legality and type approval I have realised my Defender is vehicle type approval N1, a light goods vehicle and therefore it would be legal to tow with it.
Anybody have a differing opinion ?
Being fed up with my Dixon Bate adjustable plough on my 2003 Double Cab and only doing occasional towing I am interested in the receiver hitch system.
Reading all of the above regarding legality and type approval I have realised my Defender is vehicle type approval N1, a light goods vehicle and therefore it would be legal to tow with it.
Anybody have a differing opinion ?
