Thread: Tow Hitch Heights again, but different

I just use a DO-35 pin coupling, so the ball coupling height does not apply

Originally Posted by Hugh Jars

I just use a DO-35 pin coupling, so the ball coupling height does not apply

It still relies on the height of the tongue though regardless of the connection type.

Gavin

I’m assuming you are referring to the standard D2 50mm square tow hitch and the Land Rover tongue that came with it.

If this is the case and you need to get an extra 100mm height then how about getting a standard 50mm tongue that has no offset?

I have a couple of different offset hitches here you are welcome to try out/borrow. Ping us a pm/call and we can work out details.

Cheers
Steve

I think towing an Off Road 3.5T brick with a BALL coupling is asking for trouble. Ball hitches have very limited articulation and in outback road situations articulation is critical. I would be using a Cruisemaster DO45 hitch so you have some safety margin. I think your 4.5T adjustable receiver would be ideal if you can change the balls to a pin. Then you can tow a variety of trailers without too much effort.
Cheers
David

My van has a ball version of the multi-directional pin couplings whereby the ball only moves in 1 plane like a pin. The advantage for me is that I use my box trailer with the tongue inverted compared with normal van use but can also pull the van out of the shed when necessary to extract equipment stored close to the van without swapping the ball for a pin.

Lookup hyland hitch. One of the best articulating hitches ever made....and it's a ball. Only negative is a bit noisy. Great Aussie company. Dont make it anymore which is a shame. Presumably cheap knockoffs ruined it as per usual.

Mine doesn't rattle.

Originally Posted by Markus1

Lookup hyland hitch. One of the best articulating hitches ever made....and it's a ball. Only negative is a bit noisy. Great Aussie company. Dont make it anymore which is a shame. Presumably cheap knockoffs ruined it as per usual.

I have a Hyland equivalent on my Johnnos Camper and as suggested, fantastic articulation on a ball.