Thread: removable hi-rise hitch?

My chains cross under the tow ball and then extend up above to the recovery loop.
I consider if much safer than connecting to the little tabs on the (detachable) tow ball mount - it is stronger and attached to chassis (also recommended).
If I'm pulled up for it being like that, I'd certainly be kicking up a fuss to all and sundry who'd listen and take them task over it!!


Dept of Infrastructure (Federal) website says

Safety chain attachment points are the means by which the safety chains are attached to the drawbar. These points must be located as near as practicable to the tow coupling. Where two points of attachment are required, they must be mounted one on either side of the centreline of the drawbar.
Each safety chain attachment point must be capable of withstanding the following minimum forces without incurring either any residual deformation that would interfere or degrade the function of the assembly, or any breaks, cracks or separation of components:
Longitudinal tension and compression (N) 1.5 x 9.81 x ATM (in kg)
Vertical tension and compression (N) 0.5 x 9.81 x ATM (in kg).

"These points must be located as near as practicable to the tow coupling". Well they are...but I'll stick with something better.

Originally Posted by stray dingo

"These points must be located as near as practicable to the tow coupling".

The reference is to their attachment to the drawbar, not the towbar.