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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: GoodFella2006 on December 05, 2012, 11:17:16 pm

Title: Towball Mount Extension
Post by: GoodFella2006 on December 05, 2012, 11:17:16 pm

This isn't very ideal this time of year but would be a time saver during summer.

The idea is carrying the hose reel,hazard signs and the pole outside the van so no lifting hose reel,no opening the rear doors.

(http://www.bak-rak.com/images/baserakbare.JPG)

(http://i.imgur.com/zbSst.jpg)

(http://www.bak-rak.com/images/G$%20SS%20sq%201.jpg)

http://www.bak-rak.com/

They don't seem heavy duty to me so i searched for the motorbike carriers,found this one,

(http://i.imgur.com/yH1Vp.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/FYQ85.jpg)

EBAY Link (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MOTORBIKE-RACKS-SCOOTER-RACKS-/181035802563?pt=UK_Trailers_Transporters_Parts&hash=item2a26931fc3)

This one carries upto 115 kg so more robust.

We will need a pivot base;

(http://i.imgur.com/no0Bv.jpg)

Ebay Link (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sealey-SA85PB-Pivot-Base-340-for-SA84-SA841-SA85-Retracting-Air-Hose-Reels-/330792401873?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item4d04c37bd1)

And a hose reel;

(http://www.thecleaningwarehouse.co.uk/ekmps/shops/soapsud/images/high-pressure-hose-reel-with-pigtail-150-x-3-8-inch-2461-p.jpg)

LINK (http://www.wintecs.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=10262&osCsid=v05ds590thgboma5meefnsglq7)

Title: Re: Towball Mount Extension
Post by: Dave. on December 06, 2012, 07:59:11 am

I saw this on eBay last night - this guy might be able to make up something more practical

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4x4-van-pick-up-off-road-suv-gun-locks-modifications-and-fabrications-/170951620691?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item27cd82b853

Title: Re: Towball Mount Extension
Post by: Mike #1 on December 06, 2012, 06:50:11 pm

how are going to get the stuff in or out of the van with that on the back mate . Mike

Title: Re: Towball Mount Extension
Post by: GoodFella2006 on December 07, 2012, 12:21:00 am

Dave,I'm thinking about something I can drill a few holes and bolt the hose reel on.Welding or fabrication shouldn't be necessary.

Mike,you can bolt the hose reel on one side to allow one of the rear doors open.Or use the side loading door if there is one.It's going to carry the hose reel,hazard sign and the pole outside the van so you shouldn't need access to inside.A bucket holder might be possible,if you trad some windows as well.

Have a look at this video,

http://youtu.be/DaBFgXlgAs4

Bak rak is the cheap copy of that i think.

Another idea is to keep it simple and use something like this (imagine a hose reel instead of that winch  ;D )

http://youtu.be/yRWHhejWMdg

http://youtu.be/gun-MHJPfnE

http://youtu.be/qOlP3Im7bvI  <-- He is jumping on that rack  :o