Is the removable tow hitch on Disco 3 too dangerous? what replacements are there?

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Originally Posted by LandyAndy

Here is the one in markets. BEWARE THERE IS A COPY.May be McHitches or similar,others will warn. This is about half the cost of a new one. http://www.aulro.com/afvb/body-exter...old-coast.html Andrew

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Thanks Andy, that one looks well used. I will more than likely just buy it new, I can claim it through the business.

That photo does clear up one query I had though, on how it bolted up underneath, I see now there is a part that goes in place of the OEM hitch :)

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Ok. Got a refund on the tow hitch that I bought Monday and now have a new Mitch Hitch on its way :) Yippee

Thanks guys for that info, appreciated. :D

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Mitch Hitch arrived today, it took me about 30 mins to fit. Couldn't get bottom holes to line up.

And putting the bolt through the poly bush was a PITA.



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Originally Posted by Babs

Ahh now I understand the tow hitch dilemma.

Stuck the tow hitch on the new D4 this evening to move my trailer out of the carport and it was way too low and that was with me putting it in the highest suspension setting.

Almost couldn't get the trailer back off.

Can I turn the tow hitch upside down and refit the ball upside down, that should raise it up a bit but is it legal and safe to do so [emoji780]

Also where can I buy the hitch Tombie sent the eBay link for. I don't want to wait for delivery want to be able to go buy one tomorrow or similar.

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Yes the hitch can be turned upside down.. legally...

The hitch I posted is available at
https://www.titanbrakes.com.au/rapid_hitch.php

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Originally Posted by Babs

DPL was telling me today that I need a voltage gauge set up with the TowPro Elite to monitor the battery on the breakaway, first I'm hearing of it.

Can anyone shed some light ❓

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Yes mate. In NSW you do. Not necessarily a voltmeter, but something to alert you of the battery's status.

When I fitted the Mitch Hitch the other day, I undid the 3 screws for one of the trailer plugs as per instructions.

I placed them on the rear bumper as you do, then after installing Mitch Hitch I forgot to put them back in the trailer plug as you do :o

I took off to work 3hr round trip and found two out of the three screws still on the rear bumper the next day :) I'll be damned if they would still be there if it was my Defender (ex).

Goes to show how smooth the ride is on the Discovery.



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Hi Babs
Its a requirement that has been around for quite some time, but its not until you get an anal
mechanic to do your rego inspection ( yes i USED to know one ) that you find out.
Its called a monitor, which does just that. When you touch the foot brake, if the breakaway battery
is charged it shows a red light, if the battery is not charged you will get a warning.

Les

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Originally Posted by Babs

When I fitted the Mitch Hitch the other day, I undid the 3 screws for one of the trailer plugs as per instructions.

I placed them on the rear bumper as you do, then after installing Mitch Hitch I forgot to put them back in the trailer plug as you do :o

I took off to work 3hr round trip and found two out of the three screws still on the rear bumper the next day :) I'll be damned if they would still be there if it was my Defender (ex).

Goes to show how smooth the ride is on the Discovery.






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I left a glass half full of water on the bumper of the D4 once,we drove to the coast and back,and it was still there when we got home:eek:

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Originally Posted by scarry

I left a glass half full of water on the bumper of the D4 once,we drove to the coast and back,and it was still there when we got home:eek:

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That takes the icing on the cake :)

Do you drive like Grandpa or is the D4 that smoooooth he he he :D

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Originally Posted by Babs

That takes the icing on the cake :)

Do you drive like Grandpa or is the D4 that smoooooth he he he :D

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Both,and also we have super smooth roads here in Qld;)

I wish:(

And for the Defender drivers,my son left a camp chair on the rack,not tied on,I didn't even get to the local shops before it departed company:mad: