Ron…..This is fantastic!? I thought that if I used longer screws it might become possible for them to crack or break from the extra torque or load they would be subjected to, but obviously this is not the case.? This will save me a bunch of money! Having an 18” dovetail bar custom made would have been $$. ? Many thanks!
I owe you a drink! ? ? Best, ? Alan
On Fri, Aug 13, 2021 at 12:19 PM <
eklaab@...> wrote:
Alan,
OK, I figured out your issue. You have the short version of the 5 clamping screws. Charles had them available in two different lengths. I vaguely recalled when I ordered by FTX V2, I specified the longer screws.
The shorter screws do work with the Half Hitch's Nova plate.? ?The longer screws work with the ADM HH dovetail bars and Half Hitch's Nova plate.?
Attached is a photo of the ADM dual HH in the saddle of my FTX V2 with the long screws, and they do reach.
I think it would be easier for you to find longer replacement of your 5 clamping screws.?
Ron
On Fri, Aug 13, 2021 at 9:01 AM <
eklaab@...> wrote:
I'm a bit confused.? I thought the ADM HH dovetails were made specifically to fit on the Half Hitch mounts.? I'm using a ADM dovetail bar (the dual HH)? on my Nova Hitch mount.
Ron
? Hi Ron…It is confusing I agree. I think Charles may have altered the saddle on the FTX V2. He increased the no. retaining screws fro 3 to 5 and increased the width of the dovetail bar to just over 2”. The Adm dovetail is 1 3/4” and is to narrow for the screws
to reach even when they are screwed down to their max length. Looks like I might have to have a bar custom made.?
Alan
