Thread: removable hi-rise hitch?

Originally Posted by Peteren

Why not install this one and remove it when not in use?


Land Rover parts and servicing specialists - British Off Road - Recovery Hi Rise Tow Hitch


That's my plan, use the LR one for my motorcycle trailer which has a very low connection point and install the high rise one when I tow our off road van

This is a reasonable plan but a couple of things that will slow you down with this hitch....

The upper bolt passes through the recovery eye and torques up a poly bush. Once you have done some towing you will need to replace the bush and it is also recommended to replace the bolts too. Not difficult but could get expensive if doing too often.

Also, the upper bolt is difficult to fit because of the proximity of the trailer plugs. You can undo the white plug but the wiring loom has very little slack available to pull it out of the way. I found I had to also undo a couple of loom plugs up under the car (very hard to get to with hand) to get just enough slack to pull the plug out clear of where the bolt needed to be for installation and this would be true also in reverse for removal.

If it was me, I would leave the Mitch Hitch in place and get a tongue with a few inches of drop to suit your other trailer. However, if your off-road towing is say once a year, then removal of Mitch Hitch would be viable.

Cheers,
Scott

Originally Posted by RobA

Peter I will get some sorted tomorrow and hopefully master the process of publishing them to this site. You are probably aware Allin's has been in the towing hitch business since Adam was in short pants so they have a very good reputation for quality of product given they are also an RAA approved supplier so I would hope that is a tick of confidence in their ability.

Will see if I can get a shot of the Ulti hitched up as well with the new one as well as a shot of the old one but without the Ulti on as I would need to swap over OzHitch connectors

Rob

Peter after much faffing around I think I have worked it out with Photobucket. Only the techie gods know. Hopefully this link will take you to the pictures <iframe width="480" height="360" src="http://s32.photobucket.com/user/4WDTours/embed/slideshow/Discovery%204%20raised%20hitch"></iframe>

Rob

I have the same problem but have a 14 Disco 4. Looks like I'm out of luck as LR have changed the hitch. The factory tow bar will only accept the hitch LR sells. The hayman Reece is the standard box style hitch and will not fit.

Originally Posted by jliquorish

I have the same problem but have a 14 Disco 4. Looks like I'm out of luck as LR have changed the hitch. The factory tow bar will only accept the hitch LR sells. The hayman Reece is the standard box style hitch and will not fit.

Interested in seeing pics of the change if you have any.

Hi all,

First post, but have been reading with keen interest as we are about to purchase a hitch for our first van.

Have come across this new Ritter hitch which is apparently about to go on the market, read the review on this site.

Tested&#58; Ritter Tow Hitch - caravancampingsales.com.au - caravancampingsales.com.au

Only price they have advertised is fitted, and at $990 it is quite expensive.

Oh well, looks like another option to consider.

Scott.

Originally Posted by jliquorish

I have the same problem but have a 14 Disco 4. Looks like I'm out of luck as LR have changed the hitch. The factory tow bar will only accept the hitch LR sells. The hayman Reece is the standard box style hitch and will not fit.

Stuck my head under a MY14 D4 when I dropped the vehicle in for a service today. The fitting on the vehicle that accepts the LR hitch receiver appears the same as previous years so you could source an earlier D4 version one so you could use std 2" fittings.

Originally Posted by jliquorish

I have the same problem but have a 14 Disco 4. Looks like I'm out of luck as LR have changed the hitch. The factory tow bar will only accept the hitch LR sells. The hayman Reece is the standard box style hitch and will not fit.

Hi
Do you mean the the tongue or as some people call it the tow ball mount (TBM). The bit the tow ball is bolted to.

If so I am using a Haymen Reese TBM on my D4 which is MY14.

Sorry if I have misunderstood you.

Richard

Originally Posted by Peteren

Land Rover parts and servicing specialists - British Off Road - Recovery Hi Rise Tow Hitch

G'day, I have an MY13. I am a little concerned when the BOR ad says "Difficult to remove, and can fall out without notice". Not the difficult to remove bit but the second "falling off" bit that is a tad disconcerting. Are there confirmed reports of the hitches dropping off ??
I will be towing 2800kg.
Trevor