unfit Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Okay, i have been online way too much, but why do some LRs have a tow hitch/ball on the front bumper? Especially old series???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwakers Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 for manoeuvring trailers down boat ramps. its much easier with the trailer on the front of the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwhacker Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 I had two mounted on the front and a strap between on my 88 for recovery when offroading. And yes ery handy for moving trailers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon B Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 If it's for regular use, get a kit that puts the hitch at standard trailer height. The bumper is a tad too high, you'll notice more with a long trailer and uneven ground. I love mine, by Watling Eng. the only downside is you need to practice reversing a trailer now and then. I use mine to launch my clubs 6.8m dive boat, safe and easy to see hazards etc. Do it! Do it now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeyw Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 The ones you see on a series are often fixed to a 4-inch drop plate to be closer to normal trailer hitch height. Mine are bolted direct to the bumper, with a substantial spreader plate behind! They get used as recovery points, for hooking a dog lead on to occasionally and also for manoeuvring trailers. I have been known to show of with trailers on both ends once in a while, normally when someone asks me to move their trailer and I'm too lazy to unhitch the one already on the back. This does require some experience! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gruntus Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 show off!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmatt Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 The ones you see on a series are often fixed to a 4-inch drop plate to be closer to normal trailer hitch height. Mine are bolted direct to the bumper, with a substantial spreader plate behind! They get used as recovery points, for hooking a dog lead on to occasionally and also for manoeuvring trailers. I have been known to show of with trailers on both ends once in a while, normally when someone asks me to move their trailer and I'm too lazy to unhitch the one already on the back. This does require some experience! Yep been there! My gaffer came out to see my works 110 with a loaded 18' IWT tri axle trakler on the back pushing a 16'tri on the front as someone had left it in the way! As you say it takes some experiance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Badger Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 I use a Dixon bait adjustable height thing, on a detachable towing thingy. I ended getting a front bumper where you can slide in and attach it, this is because I have the same system on the back. Also the bracket that attaches to the height adjuster is swappable, if you need to switch between a millitary hitch and standard, it's super easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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