lcbandit
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do box trailers sit higher than bike trailers?
trailer dilemma
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lcbandit
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TBH single axle yu wont have a problem, unless the back of the trailer is actually dragging on the road!
It is double axle where towball height is very critical!
that's the problem I think it will drag or very nearly drag with the height of the ball as it is now lol suppose only way to find out is to try it n then panic!
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Be no issues using a drop or towing it high, it will be under 750kg
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that's the problem I think it will drag or very nearly drag with the height of the ball as it is now lol suppose only way to find out is to try it n then panic!
Ball as low as poss. and a gentle test run might be the best plan.
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is your's braced steve? which drop bar is it?
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No brace, 2 inch reciever nas type
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Hell, is that the mother of all drop plates!
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Is that like a slotted in one then?
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Yep
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You may have insurance /safety issues with that "modification" of the nas/aus type reciever hitch , as its rating would be compromised by the length of drop and then subsequent lack of bracing to redress the balance. The trailer shown would most likely not be a problem , but at the 3500kg upper end its a different matter , I have seen distortion by such stresses on hitchs in Australia , and they were not as extreme as the one pictured . JMHO
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the adjuster only take the hitch a bit lower than the supplied holes, normal trailers run much higher my home made box was designed to fit my lowered Audi
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EC Centre of towball height 350-420mm
Ifor Williams recomended 485-535
Some data, I might go and take some pics in a bit
Ifor Williams recomended 485-535
Some data, I might go and take some pics in a bit
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I agree, fine for a little single axle box, unsafe and illegal for 3 tonne plus.
For max weight towing, which I do most weeks, I always use standard height vehicle and tyres, and the standard Disco towbar with bracing bars fitted.
Basically the same as mine,
And this is with 35" tyres, 2" lift
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So.... If I get one of these and a 50mm ball what's it rated to?
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I'm hopefully getting a Dixon bate adjustable one n it has braces ste n warrior do you catch yours when out laning?
ste n warrior do you catch yours when out laning?
