Front towbar fitting?

[mazzerman]

Hi Guys
Does anyone know of a way of fitting a towbar to the front of a Surf?
I already have one on the back but sometimes its awkward for launching my jetski so would love to have one on the front for those awkward slips.
Cheers
Mazzer

[MikeSurf]

I have also thought about this for boat launching. I think that you will have to manufacture something that will bolt to the recovery hook fixings in the front chassis legs. When I get around to it I'll make one and see how it goes.

Mike

[marky]

a member has done this but i cant think who it was

[mazzerman]

Let me know how that goes Mike.
I saw a Dihatsu 4x4 at the weekend with a towbar atached to the
A bar/Bullbar at the front and he was succesfully launching PWC's frontward.
Thats what made me think.
Only thing is, i didnt think that the A bar on Surfs would be strong enough?
Any thoughts?

[slim]

Hi Guys
Does anyone know of a way of fitting a towbar to the front of a Surf?
I already have one on the back but sometimes its awkward for launching my jetski so would love to have one on the front for those awkward slips.
Cheers
Mazzer

have seen this on a lot of 4x4 when i launch my ski, have seen 1 on an izuzu trooper that was removible. all i think have had to get the welder out and fabricate a normal towbar to fit....

[andy]

This is the thing that you need,and all you do is slot a tow ball in when required.


http://www.difflock.com/buyersguide/...receiver.shtml

[Gamedawn]

a member has done this but i cant think who it was

It was Hormygollop. He's got a front mounted receiver hitch.

[rubblebags]

Receiver bar (Home Made).

Hi Guys
Does anyone know of a way of fitting a towbar to the front of a Surf?
I already have one on the back but sometimes its awkward for launching my jetski so would love to have one on the front for those awkward slips.
Cheers
Mazzer

Hi Mazzer
If you have a look on the caravan threads in the basement you will see that I posted two pictures for Marky only last week. I have been trying to up load some pictures but it turns out that my smart card in my camera was not formated. I will sort some pictures for you tomorrow. Ill try to give you some dimentions as well.

Geoff.

[MikeSurf]

The Receiver on difflock is exactly what I am making. You must be carefull if you are using the vehicle on the road with the device attached, Even more so if you remove the towball and cover as I believe that this is not going to be human friendly in the event of a collision. Make sure that the bracket doesnt protrude past the bumper when the ball is removed.

Mike

[rubblebags]

Hi Mazzer
If you have a look on the caravan threads in the basement you will see that I posted two pictures for Marky only last week. I have been trying to up load some pictures but it turns out that my smart card in my camera was not formated. I will sort some pictures for you tomorrow. Ill try to give you some dimentions as well.

Geoff.

Hi Mazzer
Pics as promised. As mike said " this dose not protrude ".

Geoff.

[mazzerman]

Thats exactly what i am after, where can i get one?
I want one i want one!!!!!!!
Thanks Geoff