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Thread: Towball hitch fell out with van attached!

  1. 4th December 2012, 09:36 PM #1
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    Towball hitch fell out with van attached!

    Coming out of Rainbow Beach down a hill at 80+kph, the towball hitch that locks into the D3 dropped out of the car with the van attached. Managed to get everything stopped without incident, just glad I wasn't going around a corner.
    Had just had it repaired after it happened a week ago, quite possibly locking mechanism damaged that first time. Very difficult to know if the hitch is fully locked in but thought we were good.
    Still, upshot is I'll need a new one, or perhaps a good second hand. Any ideas as to where to start looking in Brisbane or should I just get on the phone?
    Have been using a Hayman Reece set up as it made towing a 2.8t van much easier. May have been an error in hindsight...
    any advice or help would be welcomed. Thanks.
    Hamma
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  2. 4th December 2012, 09:48 PM #2
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    This is the best solution

    Mitchell Bros 4x4 & more - Online 4x4 Store - Discovery 3 Hi Rise Tow Hitch

    Or there is this one on Gumtree

    Land Rover Tow Hitch | Other Parts & Accessories | Gumtree Australia Cairns City - Redlynch
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  3. 4th December 2012, 09:52 PM #3
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    Did you have load levelers and is the car air or coil suspension????
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  4. 4th December 2012, 10:16 PM #4
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    MR Automotive at Redcliffe might be able to help - 07 3284 6688

    http://www.mrautomotive.com.au/
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  5. 4th December 2012, 10:20 PM #5
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    I know this is dumb

    I have no idea how to post a "POST" can you help me please
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  6. 4th December 2012, 10:48 PM #6
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    UUMM you put up a post do you mean how do you start a thread?
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  7. 5th December 2012, 06:59 AM #7
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    I have a D4 hitch make me an offer... I am in Brisbane. But your best bet is the Mitchell Brothers hitch.
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  8. 5th December 2012, 07:33 AM #8
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    Mitchell Brothers Hitch. Best money you will ever spend, safe and secure by far. Just watch your shins when you walk around the back of your car after you have it fitted...
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  9. 5th December 2012, 04:31 PM #9
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    I would get onto LR they are aware there is an issue. VOSA in UK are looking at it too.
    There is a thread on DISCO4.COM - Index
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  10. 5th December 2012, 08:29 PM #10
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    I have an unwanted Mitch hitch on the Sunshinecoast
    PM me if your interested

    Cheers Ken
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