Army Number 5 trailer behind a D3?

[Aussie Jeepster]

Just wonrdering if anyone is towing a Number 5 army trailer behind a D3 or D4?
I want to keep the pintle ring on the trailer so it will mean fitting a hitch receiver with a pintle hook to the Disco, but thought I'd ask of others how it might go.
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[DieselLSE]

That's what I do Jeepster (except that mine is an engineering trailer). The D4 I just purchased came with the OE tow bar which means the trailer sits low at the tow point. I have a Mitch Hitch on order which I expect will level it all out OK. I will need to shorten the bar that the pintle is attached to and drill a new pin hole.


Just wonrdering if anyone is towing a Number 5 army trailer behind a D3 or D4?
I want to keep the pintle ring on the trailer so it will mean fitting a hitch receiver with a pintle hook to the Disco, but thought I'd ask of others how it might go.
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[101 Ron]

http://rs131.pbsrc.com/albums/p299/101Ron/2007101.jpg?w=480&h=480&fit=cliphttp://s131.photobucket.com/user/101Ron/media/2007103.jpg.html'sort=2&o=78

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/04/834.jpg (http://s131.photobucket.com/user/101Ron/media/2007101.jpg.html)

[Aussie Jeepster]

Thanks Ron, that is the hook/receiver I'm going for

[67hardtop]

This is what im using on my series...https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/04/795.jpg
I need to re drill the hole closer to the hitch so it doesnt stick out too far.

Cheers Rod

[Aussie Jeepster]

This is what im using on my series...https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/04/795.jpg
I need to re drill the hole closer to the hitch so it doesnt stick out too far.

Cheers Rod

That is what I had on my J**p - sorry I sold it now (the receiver, not the J**p!).

[101 Ron]

Height adjustable

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/04/694.jpg (http://s131.photobucket.com/user/101Ron/media/2007103.jpg.html)

[101 Ron]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/04/792.jpg (http://s131.photobucket.com/user/101Ron/media/2007107.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/04/793.jpg (http://s131.photobucket.com/user/101Ron/media/2007108.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/04/794.jpg (http://s131.photobucket.com/user/101Ron/media/defender130winterrallie2001.jpg.html)

[Aussie Jeepster]

Yep, looks good.
Height adjustable until the top of the pintle hits the back tailgate when it is down!
Thats similar to what I had on my J##p and the upper limit was dictated by the bottom of the side opening rear door.


Height adjustable

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/04/694.jpg (http://s131.photobucket.com/user/101Ron/media/2007103.jpg.html)

[rar110]

I have the same dilemma. What are you doing about the NATO plug?

[67hardtop]

Just get two light assys on a board and a plug to suit ur vehicle. Hang board on rear of trailer, plug into back of vehicle....easy peasy...

Cheers Rod

[Aussie Jeepster]

As I'll be selling my Perentie, I doubt I'll need the 12 pin plug any longer so will probably do a rewire.
If I find a female 12 pin plug, I'll look at making an adapter.



I have the same dilemma. What are you doing about the NATO plug?

[rar110]

A socket is pretty expensive.

But I'd like to keep the trailer original. Maybe I'll just replace the white plug on the L322.

[rar110]

Just get two light assys on a board and a plug to suit ur vehicle. Hang board on rear of trailer, plug into back of vehicle....easy peasy...

Cheers Rod

Ta Rod, that's a good cheap option. Cheaper than a NATO socket. And easier.