Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Class III Tall Grass Hitch invented by the Curator
She's hitched up and ready to roll!! Amazin' how the extra weight smooths
out the ride. Needed to air up the rear tires a bit ('bout 160 psi).
Added some heavy-duty chain for extra support on the tailgate, (note the
'Heavy-Duty 'S' hooks to attach the chain) Also paid-up for some BIG 5/16
sheet metal screws to attach the frame to the tailgate.
Most of the time was spent cutting down the 4x4 to fit precisely into the ball mount receiver.
Note: The 14'x14' piece of 3/8' plywood on the underside of the tailgate to
distribute the load more evenly. B'gosh it costs a little more, but you just can't be too safe.
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Wade G. Burck
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See, this is exactly what happens when somebody has too much time on their hands and access to unregistered power tools. The Constitution does not protect the the right to abuse plywood, substitute cheap-ass chains for a photo-op, nor the right to weld. I shudder to think that in my own family there are idiots who would have gladly driven down the road with such a rig, the well-being of priceless showbiz equipment be damned.
I hope this is a joke! But, apparently someone actually built this thing and is using it. I shudder to think what trailer is attached to that hitch.
Warren
Warren,
What joke. It is marketed under the name "The Trouper". A contract will make a down payment, and no payments for a year.
Wade
And how many easy payments of $19.95 are required to purchase this incongrous assemblage of galloping junk from home depot? Of course, I never did find those sheets of plywood biger than the vehicle that distribute the load. Guess those mighty bid sheet metal scrws coupled with the non load rated chain are essential.
I'm not sure if I'm being a fool or somebody thinks this is actually a real transportation solution.
Warren
Warren,
I understand the families of Johnny Sharp and Johnny Canole out of Elkhart, Indiana are marketing them.
Wade
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