hitches

[rogngab]

Hi everone just drove back to brisbane with the new d4 3lt se sensational vehicle 2 questions what is the best hitch to buy and where from in brisbane and same for a brake controller cheers Roger:D

[chuck]

The oem hitch on the D4 is much improved over the D3.
This means you should only have to buy the tongue insert & ball.
Believe it or not I found the oem insert to be cheaper than a 3500 kg rated one from hayman reece!!!
I have retro fitted a D4 hitch & insert/tongue for my D3.

I am not sure which is the best brake system however be aware that if they are not wired right they can be problematic.

Regards

Chuck

[Disco4SE]

Roger, I have stuck with the standard D4 hitch set up. Its fine with my boat and trailers. Not yet towed anything and found the OEM a problem.
Cheers, Craig.

[CaverD3]

If you plan to tow off road then you will need a mitch Hitch.

[NomadicD3]

Hi Rogngab,
I did alot of research into hitches for the D3 and found the mitch hitch to have the best/most approppriate specs, however, Whilst i am more than just a little handy with the tools i decided that i would fit it myself and it was not as easy as they would have you believe. I was able to fit it however what should have taken no more than an hour ended up being 3 hours. I would advise you get someone else to fit it if you are not to handy on the tools, ie let them have the headache LOL
PS if you want to more details on the problem i had just PM me.
good luck

[mowog]

I use a Rapid Hitch on my D4.

[Disco4SE]

As mentioned earlier, I have no problem with the standard D4 hitch, however I did put the Mitch Hitch on my D3 and found it to be a great advantage over the OEM. Had mine colour coded. Looked good.
Cheers, Craig

[Disco4SE]

Worked out how to attach the full size pictures.
Here is a photo of my ex D3 with the colour coded hitch.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/600.jpg

[101RRS]

Worked out how to attach the full size pictures.
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/disco4se-albums-my-discos-picture1715-337.jpg

No you haven't - where is the pic?

[Disco4SE]

No you haven't - where is the pic?
Bugger...........thought I had it worked out

[gghaggis]

I tow off-road with the D4/RRS OEM hitch. Never had a problem (although I tow a large van, so maybe not quite as adventurous as we were with the little one).

I've always liked the removable design and the way it protect's my errant shins when I'm walking 'round the vehicle!

Cheers,

Gordon

[rogngab]

Hi gghaggis we also have a large van and will not be travelling off road with van is the oem the one that looks like a j cheers Rog

[gghaggis]

There are 2 that look like a 'J' - one is removable, the other isn't (and I think only available in the UK). The removable one has a large green plastic knob on the side.

Cheers,

Gordon

[Bushwanderer]

Now I'm confused. :confused: I thought that the OEM hitch receivers available in Oz were of the 2" square (Hayman Reece type) design. Therefore no "J" in Oz.

Is this not correct?

TIA,
Peter

[gghaggis]

Sorry, I was referring to the view side on, it looks a little like a 'J'. It is indeed a square reece-hitch type receiver.

Cheers,

Gordon

[Bushwanderer]

:BigThumb:

[GeorgeK]

Hi Everyone,

I use the standard D4 hitch set up and it works fine. I have put about 4000kms on the van (and hitch) without a problem so far. My van is not small at 24'.

I'm going to try to attach a pic again.(At least I would have if I hadn't attached it in another post - I can't attach the same photo twice it seems.)

Cheers

George

[101RRS]

Has anyone put the 10MY OEM Range Rover Sport hitch and wiring harness on an earlier model.

The 10MY hitch is about $600 with wiring harness whereas the earlier hitch is about $750 plus the wiring harness is about another $250-$300.

Cheers

Garry

[CaverD3]

The MY10 tow hitch receiver definately will fit not sure if the wiring is different but don't see why it would have changed.

[Bushwanderer]

Hi Guys,
I can't answer for the RRS, but, I believe, the wiring harness for the D3 and D4 is different.

Best Wishes,
Peter

[driftn69]

Howdy,

Fitted a Rapid Hitch to my D4 after finding the OEM insert to low for our semi off road van, this allowed me to lift the front of the van improving it's road manners hugely. Still use the OEM for general use.

Fitted a Redarc EBRH brake controller using the thread by Sneigy for hints to install the unit (excellent thread). My only variation was to run the cable from the controller directly into the plug rather than connecting into the pin 5 cable behind the tail lamp assembly.

Cheers,
Colin

[mowog]

The Rapid Hitch is an awesome product. Its good to see another user here. I have part of my Rapid Hitch away getting a new ball (pin) made for a McHitch

[davman]

Hello Guys
My Van is 2700KGS, mainly an on road van, but I do take it down tracks to get into camping sites etc. I have heard that the OEM hitch will not suffice for towing larger vans. Is this because they are sometimes too low, not strong enough, etc etc.
Cheers