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Vehicle & Technical => Defender => Topic started by: Matt_H on May 06, 2006, 16:45:28

Title: Quick release two mounts
Post by: Matt_H on May 06, 2006, 16:45:28

Is there anything decent for a defender that can tow and then be released off quickly for off roading play time?  It's a paint in the whatsit having to unbolt the whoel structure all the time only then not to have it when it is needed.

Would ideally like to have someting like a nato hitch at the back (are they ok to bolt striaght through rear cross member?)  But then there is the occasional time I'd like to tow a small civy trailer.

Thanks
Matt

Title: Quick release two mounts
Post by: Porny on May 06, 2006, 16:57:24

Like one of these....

http://www.southdown4x4.com/DetachableTowing.htm

I'm after one too, hence my add in wanted section!!!


Ian

Title: Quick release two mounts
Post by: the loon on May 06, 2006, 19:42:31

I would go with the NATO hitch myself. Had one on the 90 and was really good.
The only thing I would strongly advise though is put a plate behind the crossmember (easy enougth job but can be a little fiddly to gain access)
You can just bolt the hitch on but I've heard stories of them tearing off. At least with a plate you get a bit more piece of mind

Also with the NATO hitch its an "always on" answer so you dont have to mess about attaching and remooving and doesnt overly effect your exit angle.