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#16 minitravellerman

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Posted 01 November 2018 - 04:23 PM

the problem you will have is you have your fuel tank to get in the way. almost worth fitting a tow bar.

 

 

 

Exactly - the SPQR type bolts to the underside of the subframe so that might be my only option. I don't want to fit a towbar. Well not yet. I am designing a detachable towbar that will allow me to keep the number plate in it's current location when the towbar isn't being used. I will hope to build a woody trailer to match the car at some point.



#17 nicklouse

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Posted 01 November 2018 - 04:31 PM

but number 19 is mounted higher than your tank and as most things that pull you out of or along surfaces are higher than a Mini subframe the tank will be subject to a squashing force.

 

if you are on about some thing for a tie down then that is a different thing.

 

also note re towbars you will need one with an approval tag now.



#18 minitravellerman

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Posted 02 November 2018 - 11:29 AM

but number 19 is mounted higher than your tank and as most things that pull you out of or along surfaces are higher than a Mini subframe the tank will be subject to a squashing force.

 

if you are on about some thing for a tie down then that is a different thing.

 

also note re towbars you will need one with an approval tag now.

 

It's for lashing down on the trailer not for being towed backwards or towing anyone else.

 

NI tow bar regs are different than the mainland I understand.



#19 unburntfuelinthemorning

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Posted 09 November 2018 - 02:11 PM

SPQR?  Senātus Populus que Rōmānus?






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