Thread: Mitch Hitch for D3

I think that it simply means that the recovery eyelet and tongue insert are not suppled wth the Mitch Hitch - not that they can't be used wth the Mitch Hitch. Best to verify with Mitchell Bros though.

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Rockylizard
I have the new type it do,s not have the recovery eye on top. I usually just use my pin with R clip you can buy a gizmo that fits up into where the tounge goes with a eye on it ( TJM / oppisite lock /aRB ) they all have them. the tounge does not come with it because they dont know the hight of your trailer.
Connok

Paging CaverD3...

In the meantime, I think the eyelet was only on the initial batches. It is certainly not required -- simply insert the eye of the strap into the hitch, pass the pin through and recover away. A recommended accessory.

That being the case where do you hook your trailer safety chains up to? Currently I use the recovery hoop between the two plugs because it is the easiest to access.

Originally Posted by trobbo

Currently I use the recovery hoop between the two plugs because it is the easiest to access.

Me too!

Not sure what the loop on top of the Mitch Hitch is for - seems redundant on the D3.

Wot Robert said.

Early ones had an eylet above the tongue receiver for recovery, later ones didn't.
Do what RMP suggests or get a recovery tongue with a D shackle.

Chains attach to the holes in the flange below the receiver.

Robert do you know anything about Land Rover giving 'advice in Overlander about the Mitch hitch and 4x4 intellegence wheel carrier?

No idea. That is the second time in two weeks I've been asked that question and I honestly have no clue what it is about.

My own views on the subjects are quite clear, well known and have not changed, although I've not written about them for a while. A manufacturer recommending against a product will not change my mind unless it can be demonstrated there is an engineering as opposed to commercial reason.

Originally Posted by CaverD3

Chains attach to the holes in the flange below the receiver.

I had one fitted only last month and used the holes either side of the receiver as stated above. Did the job fine towing my camper trailer (900+kg) around. It felt so much safer that towing with the original LR plow. Weight was evenly distributed, trailer hung slightly higher but better than the low option. Very impressed and really, after I got over the cost, it was well worth it. Better than having the bloody thing feel like it's going to fall off, weighs heavy on the mind!