Re: Towbar plans? <-- ping Nate, fabrication question.
 

So what dimention tubing should I make it out of?

I think the maximum diameter that will go into the ball coupler is
2-1/2"





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> > Best person to ask in this group would be Nathan Collier.
> > I put a ping in the subject so he should be along shortly.
>
> thanks doug!
>
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Re: Towbar plans? <-- ping Nate, fabrication question.
 

So what dimention tubing should I make it out of?

I think the maximum diameter that will go into the ball coupler is
2-1/2"





Nathan W. Collier wrote:
> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> news:%49Ag.67337$9c6.56319@dukeread11...
> > Best person to ask in this group would be Nathan Collier.
> > I put a ping in the subject so he should be along shortly.
>
> thanks doug!
>
> --
> Nathan in Montana
> http://ConcealedCarryForum.com
> http://1911Carry.com
> http://GlockCarry.com
> http://hkusp.info

Re: Towbar plans? <-- ping Nate, fabrication question.
 

So what dimention tubing should I make it out of?

I think the maximum diameter that will go into the ball coupler is
2-1/2"





Nathan W. Collier wrote:
> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> news:%49Ag.67337$9c6.56319@dukeread11...
> > Best person to ask in this group would be Nathan Collier.
> > I put a ping in the subject so he should be along shortly.
>
> thanks doug!
>
> --
> Nathan in Montana
> http://ConcealedCarryForum.com
> http://1911Carry.com
> http://GlockCarry.com
> http://hkusp.info

Re: Towbar plans? <-- ping Nate, fabrication question.
 

"Weldman" <wrenwright@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> So what dimention tubing should I make it out of?
>
> I think the maximum diameter that will go into the ball coupler is
> 2-1/2"

with a little lateral bracing i think the 1x2 would be just fine, if you can
get it in 3/16". im sure 2x2 would be fine. i even see towbar setups made
out of 2x2 3/16" angle iron. what do you have in mind for your connection
point (which will be the weakest link anyway)?

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Re: Towbar plans? <-- ping Nate, fabrication question.
 

"Weldman" <wrenwright@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1154583898.039857.56740@i3g2000cwc.googlegrou ps.com...
> So what dimention tubing should I make it out of?
>
> I think the maximum diameter that will go into the ball coupler is
> 2-1/2"

with a little lateral bracing i think the 1x2 would be just fine, if you can
get it in 3/16". im sure 2x2 would be fine. i even see towbar setups made
out of 2x2 3/16" angle iron. what do you have in mind for your connection
point (which will be the weakest link anyway)?

--
Nathan W. Collier
http://UtilityOffRoad.com
http://7SlotGrille.com
http://InlineDiesel.com
http://BighornRefrigeration.com
http://ConcealedCarryForum.com
http://1911Carry.com

Re: Towbar plans? <-- ping Nate, fabrication question.
 

"Weldman" <wrenwright@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1154583898.039857.56740@i3g2000cwc.googlegrou ps.com...
> So what dimention tubing should I make it out of?
>
> I think the maximum diameter that will go into the ball coupler is
> 2-1/2"

with a little lateral bracing i think the 1x2 would be just fine, if you can
get it in 3/16". im sure 2x2 would be fine. i even see towbar setups made
out of 2x2 3/16" angle iron. what do you have in mind for your connection
point (which will be the weakest link anyway)?

--
Nathan W. Collier
http://UtilityOffRoad.com
http://7SlotGrille.com
http://InlineDiesel.com
http://BighornRefrigeration.com
http://ConcealedCarryForum.com
http://1911Carry.com

Re: Towbar plans? <-- ping Nate, fabrication question.
 

"Weldman" <wrenwright@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1154583898.039857.56740@i3g2000cwc.googlegrou ps.com...
> So what dimention tubing should I make it out of?
>
> I think the maximum diameter that will go into the ball coupler is
> 2-1/2"

with a little lateral bracing i think the 1x2 would be just fine, if you can
get it in 3/16". im sure 2x2 would be fine. i even see towbar setups made
out of 2x2 3/16" angle iron. what do you have in mind for your connection
point (which will be the weakest link anyway)?

--
Nathan W. Collier
http://UtilityOffRoad.com
http://7SlotGrille.com
http://InlineDiesel.com
http://BighornRefrigeration.com
http://ConcealedCarryForum.com
http://1911Carry.com

Re: Towbar plans?
 

I'm with Nathan. Mine is 1-1/2" x 3" .120 wall

Nathan W. Collier wrote:
> "Weldman" <wrenwright@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1154526852.823309.39510@h48g2000cwc.googlegro ups.com...
>
>>I think I have some 1x2 in the shop that
>>is 14 ga. How stout does this thing need to be?
>
>
> 14 gauge isnt nearly thick enough to provide adequate lateral support in the
> even of an emergency evasive manuever at highway speeds. you might be able
> to get away with 11 gauge, but since you share the roads with my wife and
> kids im not comfortable with that either. i would recommend 3/16" minimum
> with bracing.
>

Re: Towbar plans?
 

I'm with Nathan. Mine is 1-1/2" x 3" .120 wall

Nathan W. Collier wrote:
> "Weldman" <wrenwright@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1154526852.823309.39510@h48g2000cwc.googlegro ups.com...
>
>>I think I have some 1x2 in the shop that
>>is 14 ga. How stout does this thing need to be?
>
>
> 14 gauge isnt nearly thick enough to provide adequate lateral support in the
> even of an emergency evasive manuever at highway speeds. you might be able
> to get away with 11 gauge, but since you share the roads with my wife and
> kids im not comfortable with that either. i would recommend 3/16" minimum
> with bracing.
>

Re: Towbar plans?
 

I'm with Nathan. Mine is 1-1/2" x 3" .120 wall

Nathan W. Collier wrote:
> "Weldman" <wrenwright@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1154526852.823309.39510@h48g2000cwc.googlegro ups.com...
>
>>I think I have some 1x2 in the shop that
>>is 14 ga. How stout does this thing need to be?
>
>
> 14 gauge isnt nearly thick enough to provide adequate lateral support in the
> even of an emergency evasive manuever at highway speeds. you might be able
> to get away with 11 gauge, but since you share the roads with my wife and
> kids im not comfortable with that either. i would recommend 3/16" minimum
> with bracing.
>