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

Andrew

Originally Posted by LandyAndy

Andrew

Andy yours looks just as high as mine if not higher, do you have any issues ❓

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At that setting unladen the front of the trailer sits 30mm higher, with a load over the tandem axels the front sits 60-65mm higher.

If I drove the ball a notch it will go down 60mm which means the front of the trailer will be 30mm lower unladen and just right with a load over axels.
This is not taking into consideration putting a load towards the front of the trailer forward of the front axel.

Would it be better to leave it or drop it a notch ❓

They said I could return it if the heights weren't right but I don't think they meant after I have bolted it all up and used it it will show signs of wear, and I was stuck I needed to tow the trailer for tonight's job (at work now).

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Originally Posted by Babs

Andy yours looks just as high as mine if not higher, do you have any issues ❓

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No problems at all.Eventually I would get a Mitch Hitch I think.There is one in the markets section at the moment.
Andrew

I went and swapped that hitch over today for a shorter one.

From my last photo I have dropped down a notch which is 60mm and the trailer sits fine, what I didn't realise is the airbags adjust, I thought it was just on setting. Anyhow.

The new hitch sits lower and as mentioned the ball is adjusted to sit lower. It doesn't look so profound now. And got $20 back as the shorter one was cheaper

Out of curiosity what does the Mitch Hitch that everyone is talking about look like ❓

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Here it is on their website

Mitchell Bros 4x4 - Creators of the world renowned "Mitch Hitch" – Mitchell Brothers 4x4 & More

And insitu on this thread

Scott's Discovery 4

Originally Posted by Narangga

Here it is on their website Mitchell Bros 4x4 - Creators of the world renowned "Mitch Hitch" – Mitchell Brothers 4x4 & More And insitu on this thread Scott's Discovery 4

OMG why was I not informed of this. Ha ha ha
I just wasted my money

I wish I saw this before, there was all this talk of it but I didn't see any pics I want one ❗️

Now I'm going to have to go back with my tale between my legs and ask to return it

Unless someone wants a good hitch set up at a cheap price ❓

Have to get me one of these Mitchy Hitchys Fast, bit bloody steep though ❓

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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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