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lambert:
with respecrt if i hit enough of a dip in the road to strike the bottom of the pin with enough force to shear it vertically out of the jaw then i will have other more meaningfull things to worry about.

barmiebrumie:
Whatever you do DONT weld it as you will weaken it with the heat it will need to penertrate, & if anything did (& proberbly would) happen your insurance would be void  8-[


John

carbore:
I think the example of the pin hitting the road is a bit extreme, but.... For me as I planned to tow into fields a bit I diddnt like the idea of a ball top pin. I dont mean anything extreme, but into fields through rough gateways, over bumps etc. I know propper nose weight should reduce the risk of a pulling up situation, but some of the fields Iv ended up in at farm sales or picking up stuff off ebay, are a long way from flat, which is why I have a 4x4 tow car anyway. Its definitley worth a thought if you are replacing your pin anyway IMHO.

muddyjames:
my example was of an extreme situation but trailers, especially long ones pitch up and down on thier own. Using a shock link proves just how much they do, so even if the pin is loose or not got the R clip in place at the bottom just a gentle nudge by ging over a dip and the fact long trailers pitch alot could be a combining factor.

Range Rover Blues:
The Towsure one, made by Maypole, is a copy of the Dixon Bates "pinball wizard" as it's known.  For what they cost it's a no-brainer and if you take the pin out it will work with an Al-Ko stabilliser hitch if you are unlucky enough to have one.

Great for recovery, good solid tow bar and handy for hitching the dog too when camping :D

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