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Originally Posted by p76rangie
RECOVERY POINTS,
300BHP. I am not sure whether you are suggesting to use the actual tow ball as a recovery point. This is generally a no no as the recovery rope can slip off.
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The tow ball is actually the preferred recovery point for ALRC events who's regs conform to the MSA (Motorsport Association) who are the British representative of the FIA.
The ball itself actually creates a lip so the rope would have to go backwards to get past it, much the same as a conventional hook.
The advantage over hooks is they can be used for towing a trailer/caravan and they also mount with 4 bolts where most hooks only use 2.
However I personally don't disagree with you, which is why I don't actually use tow balls and opt for the NATO style pintle as it physically closes over the top of the rope.
In 20 years of watching/competing in events though I've never seen a rope slip off a tow ball. However some competitors mount them so the ball is facing the vehicle, this offer a top, bottom and side enclosure of the rope.
It's a bit hard to see, but on the front bumper infront of the number plate, see a tow ball mounted and facing the radiator:
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Originally Posted by p76rangie
Are the Jate Rings rated. Not sure about using a single bolt as a recovery point. Also not sure whether those mountings weldedon the chasis are designed for the stress of recovery.
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For RTV events this is one of the recommended options, personally I see them as only being secondary recovery points. But for a "normal" recovery they should be more than strong enough. A high speed snath recovery is a different matter entirly though.
I will see if I can seek some more technical info from the ALRC scruitineers commitee on this matter.
