Breakaway car
Saw this on the local news last night: LINK
Forum Discussion
Base plates should be attached to at least some part of a frame, as in the engine supports or the front end steering stations, many tow packages are also installed by persons that do not follow the complete instructions and do not install all of the components, therefore creating situations that are beyond the owners control.
My two toads have base plates attached to frames welded and bolted, also have a brake away independent from the tow plate and cables that go to the frame.
I am glad no one was hurt, we can all learn a lesson from this check your tow package, and try to be safe for every ones sake.
My guess is that the base plate was not installed with all the components that the base plate originally had, and some components where missing, no manufacturer of base plates is going to open himself to that kind of liability.
navegator
My two toads have base plates attached to frames welded and bolted, also have a brake away independent from the tow plate and cables that go to the frame.
I am glad no one was hurt, we can all learn a lesson from this check your tow package, and try to be safe for every ones sake.
My guess is that the base plate was not installed with all the components that the base plate originally had, and some components where missing, no manufacturer of base plates is going to open himself to that kind of liability.
navegator
