Thread: What gear to tow a caravan in?

Originally Posted by ~Rich~

Sorry guys but I thought it was pretty easy to answer this subject.












In Summer - Shorts & T/Shirt
In Winter - Jeans, shirt & Jumper.

We're supposed to wear Shorts?

Bruce there are number of solutions.

My solution... I use a Rapid Hitch.



My Rapid Hitch is now modified to use the hitch.

That is one of the most common issue with LR's hitch, albeit far better now than
Previously.
Bruce if the van sits above the D4 it will need to run level, this can be done it two ways. It needs to run level for safety.
As some have used there different methods it depends on how far out the trailer sits above the D4. If it is an inch or 2 then a raised tow all is you may require, from any local tow place & even Bursons/Repco. Cost about $30-40.
If there is a substantial height difference then maybe
something like Mowog has will be suffice.
All I can say is make sure it tows the weight you require &
some

Cheers

Mowog and Pete thank you. I have no tried to connect both yet but just looking at it appears to be a difference or approx 3 inches.

The van is standard, the towbar etc is Land Rover, then why don't they meet, and why does the owner (me) need to spend some money in purchasing a non Land Rover part to make them meet?

Pete what is a "raised tow?"

For Mowog, could you please explain how/why you needed to modify your "Rapid Hitch", and approx how much are they and where do you purchase them?

Best wishes
Bruce

Originally Posted by Dahai

I have no tried to connect both yet but just looking at it appears to be a difference or approx 3 inches

Bruce, I have a D4 with the standard hitch. I have 2 trailers and a boat. All three (including other trailers I have towed) are almost a perfect height and tow really well behind the vehicle.
Sounds like your van maybe the odd one out??
Cheers, Craig

Bruce

My guess is your trailer coupling is on top of the drawbar like mine is the photo I provided.

The ideal for a Rover is a recessed coupling I wish I thought of that when I ordered my van. I would have thought selling dealer would have raised the point as well.

The towball for a McHitch is different see link below. Joe from McHitch modified my Rapid Hitch so that now has a pin on one end and a ball on the other.

Chrome Towpin 3.5 Tonne [TPCH35] - $20.00AUD : McHitch.com.au - Uniglide Trailer Coupling, Shop

Titan Trailer Brakes - Rapid Hitch

Mowog yes trailer coupling is on top of the drawbar. I could not completely understand what was being shown on the links you provided, however, I believe something like what you showed in your first photo will solve the problem.

Your second photo had a different set up. Why did you change from the first? Any pluses or minuses with either? I will only be towing a 9 metre van 3500 kg rated.

Best wishes
Bruce

I went for the McHitch for a number of reasons.

The main one being it is impossible for the McHitch to come off the ball.
It offers a greater range of movement than a standard ball.
It is an off road rated hitch.