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Pikey Hitch?
« on: 24 July 2008, 21:54:09 »
Is there a universal/typical standard (above ground) height measurement for mounting a tow-ball for caravan-towing vehicles in the U.K?

I`m mounting a 'maneouvering' 50mm. tow-ball to the front of my old Landy and expect it to be used mostly for positioning visitor`s caravans in the tight quarters of Debs` garden, so want the hitch to be the 'right' height on the drop-plate. :y
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Re: Pikey Hitch?
« Reply #1 on: 24 July 2008, 21:55:48 »
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Is there a universal/typical standard (above ground) height measurement for mounting a tow-ball for caravan-towing vehicles in the U.K?

I`m mounting a 'maneouvering' 50mm. tow-ball to the front of my old Landy and expect it to be used mostly for positioning visitor`s caravans in the tight quarters of Debs` garden, so want the hitch to be the 'right' height on the drop-plate. :y
I'd like to see that Debs ::) ;D
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« Reply #2 on: 24 July 2008, 21:56:19 »
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Is there a universal/typical standard (above ground) height measurement for mounting a tow-ball for caravan-towing vehicles in the U.K?

I`m mounting a 'maneouvering' 50mm. tow-ball to the front of my old Landy and expect it to be used mostly for positioning visitor`s caravans in the tight quarters of Debs` garden, so want the hitch to be the 'right' height on the drop-plate. :y
Shinbreakers are generally mounted 4cm below the kneecap in my experience.  >:(
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« Reply #3 on: 24 July 2008, 21:56:38 »
Deb's is asking a question............................................. :y :y :y
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« Reply #4 on: 24 July 2008, 21:57:05 »
Same as the back, Debs??

My dad's got one mounted to the towing eye of his Rangie; about 2 holes down on a drop plate from the underside of the eye - if that helps?
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« Reply #5 on: 24 July 2008, 21:58:03 »
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Deb's is asking a question............................................. :y :y :y
About the C-word too!  :o :D
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« Reply #6 on: 24 July 2008, 21:58:51 »
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Is there a universal/typical standard (above ground) height measurement for mounting a tow-ball for caravan-towing vehicles in the U.K?

I`m mounting a 'maneouvering' 50mm. tow-ball to the front of my old Landy and expect it to be used mostly for positioning visitor`s caravans in the tight quarters of Debs` garden, so want the hitch to be the 'right' height on the drop-plate. :y

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Normally about shin level...  :D :D :D ;D ;D ;D

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« Reply #7 on: 24 July 2008, 22:00:38 »
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Same as the back, Debs??

My dad's got one mounted to the towing eye of his Rangie; about 2 holes down on a drop plate from the underside of the eye - if that helps?

 ;D.......I haven`t got a ball on the back of Lazarus Landy; I only (normally) use NATO pintles as all my big-girl`s 'stuff' has pintle-rings. ;)
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Deb's is asking a question............................................. :y :y :y
About the C-word too!  :o :D

It's OK to mention the 'C' word now, TB failed to give up drinking.............;D ;D ;D
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« Reply #9 on: 24 July 2008, 22:02:28 »
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Deb's is asking a question............................................. :y :y :y
About the C-word too!  :o :D

It's OK to mention the 'C' word now, TB failed to give up drinking.............;D ;D ;D
;D ;D ;D

Now what oil should I use . . .  :P
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« Reply #10 on: 24 July 2008, 22:02:30 »
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Is there a universal/typical standard (above ground) height measurement for mounting a tow-ball for caravan-towing vehicles in the U.K?

I`m mounting a 'maneouvering' 50mm. tow-ball to the front of my old Landy and expect it to be used mostly for positioning visitor`s caravans in the tight quarters of Debs` garden, so want the hitch to be the 'right' height on the drop-plate. :y
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From the Caravan clubs handbook page 640 (1999 / 2000 edition ) it says the coupling ball is 50 mm diameter and when measured from ground to ball centre should be between 350 and 420 mm (vehicle fully laden - but not with caravan attached) in accordance with BS AU 113c or ISO 1103.
According to this site:
http://www.caravanningnow.co.uk/caravanning/faqtowba.htm

Funny how knowing why the forum knows I am online bugs me and towbars really really don't. Guess I'm just fickle...  :)
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« Reply #11 on: 24 July 2008, 22:02:36 »
i dont know what your talking about debs ,but pintle rings in your big girls stuff is making my mind boggle. :D ;D ;D
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« Reply #12 on: 24 July 2008, 22:02:40 »
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Same as the back, Debs??

My dad's got one mounted to the towing eye of his Rangie; about 2 holes down on a drop plate from the underside of the eye - if that helps?

 ;D.......I haven`t got a ball on the back of Lazarus Landy; I only (normally) use NATO pintles as all my big-girl`s 'stuff' has pintle-rings. ;)

No need to be posh!!  About 4 inches below the kneecap is about right, alas..
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« Reply #13 on: 24 July 2008, 22:04:20 »
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Is there a universal/typical standard (above ground) height measurement for mounting a tow-ball for caravan-towing vehicles in the U.K?

I`m mounting a 'maneouvering' 50mm. tow-ball to the front of my old Landy and expect it to be used mostly for positioning visitor`s caravans in the tight quarters of Debs` garden, so want the hitch to be the 'right' height on the drop-plate. :y
I'd like to see that Debs ::) ;D

Ooooh-errrr! :-[

[size=8]Note to self: "Read through future posts with a pervy-eye!"[/size] ;D
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Re: Pikey Hitch?
« Reply #14 on: 24 July 2008, 22:05:06 »
Hi Debs For normal caravan towing its 13" approx to top of ball from ground but you can also fit a plate on  that allows you to alter height by moving it up & down on 4x4  / Land Rovers like this
http://www.autow.co.uk/towbars/drop_plates_prices_186.html

In case its not just right ! usually see em on 4x4 's as they ride higher ! :y

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