KJ v OU Ltd [2022] NZDT 216 (16 November 2022) [pdf, 115 KB]
...was sufficient proof that a lose towbar was responsible for the second bike rack failing and needing to be replaced. 19. Mr Z said that those kind of towbars need a specialised ball system which he described. He said that the using a mathematical formula which is an acceptable way to work out load capacity, the downward pressure on the bike rack was too great. 20. He said that while he does not dispute that the bike towbar became lose and demonstrated unacceptable movement, the rea...