recommendations for trailer hitch

**duderduderini** · 25th April 2017, 06:45 PM

So I just discovered my vehicle has a plough and that there are some alternatives to the standard trailer hitch. I am aware of 2 in Oz being the mitch hitch and the ritter one. Do these just bolt up to the original towbar?
Which seems better? No I dont tow 3.5 tons but a) I have already bottomed it out twice and b) it doesnt look like a lot of fun removing the spare with it in place
I did do a search but came up with little
Many thanks
Nick

**Bradmc** · 25th April 2017, 07:00 PM

Lots of discussion on this topic. Type in "hitch" in the search; lots come up.

I have a Mitch Hitch. The installation uses a combination of your recovery point and where the existing hitch is attached. Install instructions are on their website.

Its a huge improvement over the existing tow hitch setup.

Brad

**DiscoJeffster** · 25th April 2017, 07:08 PM

I use the D4 hitch (not the D3 plough) and it works great with my camper trailer. Perfectly level. If I'm hitting my D4 hitch on the ground then I'm probably also risking my spare under the car so I am happy with that.

**duderduderini** · 25th April 2017, 09:40 PM

I Like the mitch hitch but boy thats a fair bit of money.. probably priced to recover their adr costs.. Then again I havent asked what a new d4 hitch would cost either.
Thanks for the heads up
NIck

**LRD414** · 25th April 2017, 09:51 PM

Have a read in this thread and the other linked threads for some details and history regarding the Mitch Hitch:
Recovery Brand Hi Lift Hitch Discovery 4

Mitch Hitch
Mitchell Bros. Hitch

Cheers,
Scott

**DieselLSE** · 25th April 2017, 10:01 PM

Originally Posted by duderduderini

I Like the mitch hitch but boy thats a fair bit of money.. probably priced to recover their adr costs.. Then again I havent asked what a new d4 hitch would cost either.
Thanks for the heads up
NIck

When my Mitch Hitch arrives (hopefully in the next week or two) I'd be happy to sell the D4 hitch at a reasonable price as I'll never need it again. You can even have the stowage holder for it and the nifty bag! I don't find the D4 hitch to be an issue, but I need the Mitch Hitch for the army engineering trailer to sit level. PM me if interested.

**duderduderini** · 25th April 2017, 10:06 PM

Thanks.. its the same old scenario.. everybody wants quality, few will pay for it. If it wasnt for the couple of grand i have recently spent i'd buy Aussie no questions
Still i am a small business too so it resonated with me
Ill just have to save up and hope i dont get a flat in the mean time

**RHS58** · 26th April 2017, 05:57 AM

Buy the Mitch hitch, you can always remove it and sell it when it comes time to change your Disco.
im sure there will be plenty on Aulro wanting a second hand Mitch hitch.

**ATH** · 26th April 2017, 07:24 PM

I bought an adjustable hitch from Mister Hitches and it does the job well. Tried it at various settings and it's now right apart from a bit hanging down which I'll cut off which means it'll be no lower than the original hitch.
No way was I paying over 700 bucks for something probably knocked up in Asia like much stuff for 4 wheel drives these days.
AlanH.

PS. And it only cost 96 bucks.....

**duderduderini** · 26th April 2017, 07:36 PM

I just wish things were easier here without all the bulltripe rules and regulations and mental costs of doing business.
Wouldnt be anywhere else though
Nick

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