Trailer Hitch Attachment

[FRC1746]

1. Per Update #1, Trailer Hitch is NOT part of the Robot Weight.

Per <R18> "The Trailer Hitch is composed of the 'Trailer Spacer' .. and the Trailer Mount Bar.."

Does this mean that the hardware used to mount the trailer IS part of the robot weight and bumper envelope?

2. Are there any limitations on the mounting hardware for the trailer hitch? ie: could we use standoffs? <R18B> only requires "Rigid" attachment. Doesn't say how ...

If so, Are the standoffs part of the hitch or the robot?

[GDC]

Any hardware used to mount the Trailer Hitch is considered part of the ROBOT and not the Trailer Hitch. As such, it must be weighed and volume-checked with the ROBOT.

The specific method for mounting the Trailer Hitch to the ROBOT is left to the TEAM to decide, based on the particulars of their design. Note however, that an inadequate design that is not robust enough to keep the TRAILER attached to the ROBOT will result in a violation of Rule <G35>.