Reply With QuoteLooks good to me, certainly seems great value as well. Not sure about the legalities if it should fail re insurance etc though. Maybe someone here would know if it needs some sort of ADR certificate or if because its rated then it would be ok.
Wizard
SubscriberHi all. Just obtained a D4 hitch for my D3, and now looking to replace the ridiculously long towbar tongue I currently have. Found this online in the US:
Stinger 2" drop 1" lift aluminium towball hitch, rated to 3600kg tow and 360kg nose
and would like any opinions on it. My wife will be back in the US for a month in August so I could have her bring it back.
Their hitches and WDH look interesting too (not igniting the whole D3/4/RRS WDH debate AGAIN)
[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=HRoQ_yQZQwQ[/ame]
[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=xvM7mCnqmwo[/ame]
Regards, Will
Stornoway Grey '09 D3 TDV6 SE, 2015 TERRITORY Engine at 348k
LLAMS, FYRLYTS, OL D4 Bar
Safari Snorkel, D4 hitch, ARB CKMA12
Master
Looks good to me, certainly seems great value as well. Not sure about the legalities if it should fail re insurance etc though. Maybe someone here would know if it needs some sort of ADR certificate or if because its rated then it would be ok.
Wizard
Do you only tow one trailer ?
I tow several and have a rapid hitch....about $180 delivered to Australia from the us, so much cheaper if your wife brings it home. Have been using for about 3 years. Price in Australia by importer was about $650 at the time....fleecing and gouging.
It is used once a week to tow a 3.5 tonne horse float. The rating is 4.5 tonne, but ball being used is rated to 3.5 tonne, but you can purchased it with a 70mm ball on the lower side to flip for different trailers.
Brett....
Wizard
SubscriberCurse you Brett, stop tempting me...
Regards, Will
Stornoway Grey '09 D3 TDV6 SE, 2015 TERRITORY Engine at 348k
LLAMS, FYRLYTS, OL D4 Bar
Safari Snorkel, D4 hitch, ARB CKMA12
Swaggie
Subscriber[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31Q-i9RKseQ]GALL BOYS TESTING McHITCH AUTO-COUPLER OFFROAD CARAVAN COUPLING - YouTube[/ame]
Baz
Cheers Baz.
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Master
SubscriberAlloy stinger hitches at varying heights are available in Australia at quite reasonable prices. I have seen them on sale at various automotive parts stores throughout Australia.
Be careful, many are rated 2500kg or less..
Only a select few manufacturers cover the 3500kg spectrum.
Wizard
SubscriberThey are rated at 8000lb (3600ish kg) tow and 800lb (360ish kg) nose.Originally Posted by Tombie
(if ya'd checked tha link ya woulda seen it lol)
Regards, Will
Stornoway Grey '09 D3 TDV6 SE, 2015 TERRITORY Engine at 348k
LLAMS, FYRLYTS, OL D4 Bar
Safari Snorkel, D4 hitch, ARB CKMA12
Basic mechanical laws state that the further you put the weight away from the fulcrum the greater the leverage. That towball mounting hole looks further away from the car than standard that addition distance alters leverage and will lessen actual usable download weight. Sorry to sound like a spoil sport.
Wizard
SubscriberCompletely true. If/before I order I'll be asking the various measurements, and seeing if I can get the neck as far into the hitch as possible. If necessary I'll have it redrilled at out machine shop.Basic mechanical laws state that the further you put the weight away from the fulcrum the greater the leverage. That towball mounting hole looks further away from the car than standard that addition distance alters leverage and will lessen actual usable download weight. Sorry to sound like a spoil sport.
The D4 hitch sleeve is 125mm long, and it's (about) 75mm from the back of the hitch to the centre of the hole.
Regards, Will
Stornoway Grey '09 D3 TDV6 SE, 2015 TERRITORY Engine at 348k
LLAMS, FYRLYTS, OL D4 Bar
Safari Snorkel, D4 hitch, ARB CKMA12
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