Tow Hitch Heights again, but different

**gavinwibrow** · 21st April 2019, 07:19 PM

Originally Posted by Odysseyman

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

Assuming this is for me, I would agree, except that I have a 360 degree rotational towball head on the van, whose name completely escapes me at the moment (just remembered Hyland Hitch), plus its really a semi off road, and won't be doing any hard core off roading - more Great Central Road corrugations etc.
Cheers

**Odysseyman** · 22nd April 2019, 10:10 AM

Originally Posted by gavinwibrow

Assuming this is for me, I would agree, except that I have a 360 degree rotational towball head on the van, whose name completely escapes me at the moment (just remembered Hyland Hitch), plus its really a semi off road, and won't be doing any hard core off roading - more Great Central Road corrugations etc.
Cheers

Then I reckon what you’ve got is ideal

**Hugh Jars** · 22nd April 2019, 02:28 PM

Originally Posted by loanrangie

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

Ah, but the devil is in the detail. The ‘rule’ is for ball couplings. The DO-35 is not a ball coupling

**gavinwibrow** · 22nd April 2019, 05:39 PM

Originally Posted by DieselLSE

I know you don't want to hear it, but a Mitch Hitch (about $850 I think) would probably be your best option.

Well Vern, I have come around to your way of thinking/advice - wanted ad posted in hope of a cheaper 2nd hand one locally.

**gavinwibrow** · 23rd April 2019, 06:50 PM

Originally Posted by gavinwibrow

Well Vern, I have come around to your way of thinking/advice - wanted ad posted in hope of a cheaper 2nd hand one locally.

Sometimes you win. Have just scored from Kevin at Rovertech a 2nd hand mitch hitch for $150 - magic. Now to pass forward hopefully well received good news for the guy looking for 18" rims yesterday.

**loanrangie** · 23rd April 2019, 09:32 PM

Originally Posted by gavinwibrow

Sometimes you win. Have just scored from Kevin at Rovertech a 2nd hand mitch hitch for $150 - magic. Now to pass forward hopefully well received good news for the guy looking for 18" rims yesterday.

Bargain, i paid $400 for mine but sold the original for $250 so effectively $150 as well.

**boardrider** · 25th April 2019, 04:12 PM

hi.i too had this issue.I had a van built at a rating of 3.5t off road.I visited the factory during the biuld and made them aware the ball hitch height at 610mm did not comply with the before mention adrs.They told me that the way it is and live with it.I could not as it did not work with my car.I had to buy an ajustable hitch at a cost of over $500.I was not happy that a manufacturer could build something that was with a total disregard to the ADRS.I changed to the McHitch.Good luck
boardrider

**gavinwibrow** · 25th April 2019, 04:24 PM

Originally Posted by loanrangie

Bargain, i paid $400 for mine but sold the original for $250 so effectively $150 as well.

Who in this day and age would pay for even a mark 2 plough - maybe a D3 owner I guess!

I'll never understand LR - much innovation/brilliance and some really dumb aspects. Bit like some people I suppose.

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