Disconnect alarms for tow bar arms
This is unique subject. I read a blog recently where the writer described one arm of the tow bar disconnecting. It appears they saw it quickly from the rear view camera and got some damage. It could h...
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mowermech wrote:
Yes, it can be done, and would likely be quite easy to design and build.
But, think about it for a minute.
Out of all the tow bars that are on the road all summer long (and year 'round, for that matter), how many disconnect incidents have you heard of? How many people have you heard of that inspected their rig before driving off and found that mischief had been done (pins removed, hair pins stolen, etc.)?
Given the apparent low rate of incidents, how long do you think it would take to sell enough to make the initial investment (invention, patent, manufacturing cost, etc.) back?
It behooves each of us to keep reminding people (yes, even ourselves!) to inspect their tow at every stop, before driving off. EVERY time!
I think that is the point. It is rare. I do inspect at every stop and now I will do a little tug and hands on along with the normal visual. I am probably providing a solution for which there is no problem. Thanks for humor I got me. Having the base plate installed on my new Smart Car It is my secon Smart. Towed the first for eight years and from time to time the Grand Cherokee.
