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Thread: Help - D3 Tow bars and Trailer braking modules

  1. 5th September 2009, 09:46 AM #11
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    Thanks Guys for the info and pointers.

    I did have a guy up at Cleveland quoting on a height adjustable tow hitch which was custom made for around $380. It raised the height of the tow ball around 200 mm but the max down weight was only 150 kgs.

    I gave Mitchell Bros a bell this morning and found out the down weight on their towball was 350kg so no comparison.

    Aaron wasn't in this morning but im told be be back in on tuesday so i give him a ring then.

    I just want the best solution as i will be towing a twin axle off road trailer which is around 600-700kg unloaded and around 1600kg fully loaded.
    As i work in broadcast i go around to remote sites around Aus installing DTV transmitters for WIN and PRIME.

    Some of the access tracks are steep and to be honest shockers even dry.

    Another question when towing off road and the air suspension raising the D3 do i need a configuration where i can adjust the tow hitch accordingly to offset the D3being raised to the trailer or will the D3 suspension handle the load without any worries.

    I always travel with caution up these tracks as i carry $100ks worth of test equipment and transmiters.

    I used to have a Pajero but the floating rear axle popped out a couple of times and i was concerned the Pajero just didn't have the grunt pulling the trailer off road.

    I also try Redlands 4wd on monday as they are closed on sat.

    Thanks for the help guys and any other pointers would be greatly appreciated.

    Being a pom i always wanted a disco since i was in my teens and so far it has met all my expectations.

    Thanks

    ibbertson
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  2. 5th September 2009, 11:52 AM #12
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    I ended up buy a Hayman Reese adjustable height tongue, cost me around $120, rated @ 2000kg. I shorten the square tubing and put a new hitch pin hole in. This brought the ball down to nearly (not quite) the original height but damn close enough for my easytrailer....

    NB: the square tubing is NOT 50mm its 52mm, and the mitchell hitch is designed for 52mm.... very convenient.

    Available from Repco, Auto One, etc.... (I use Auto one as they never mind me bargaining :-)

    BTW, I did investigate the "Rapid Hitch" but found they would not provide enough drop for one of my setups, and the under ball clearance aint that good either.
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  3. 5th September 2009, 04:15 PM #13
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    Ibbertson,

    I can only second the guys re:Mitchell hitch. I tow a tandem trailer loaded with 4 full size quads, spares, fuel and a roof top tent around the countryside and have not had a problem.

    Also fitted my Prodigy EBC myself following the instructions posted by sneigy. Works perfectly. If an accountant can do it, anyone can.

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  4. 16th September 2009, 08:36 AM #14
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    What is involved with fitting the hitch, as the plough just needs to go?
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  5. 16th September 2009, 04:21 PM #15
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    It's really simple to fit, using existing mounting points. All fixtures & fittings are included.
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  6. 16th September 2009, 08:26 PM #16
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    If fitting yourself make sure you tighten all the bolts well and re-tighten after first use.
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  7. 16th September 2009, 10:23 PM #17
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    Quote Originally Posted by Petian View Post
    What is involved with fitting the hitch, as the plough just needs to go?
    Its really SIMPLE !!

    Follow the instructions and pictures which comes with it. Took me all of 30 minutes and that was mainly dealing with undoing and moving the trailer electrics out of the way of your tools and putting the back again.

    I do reckon that an 8 yo would be better at it as their fingers are just more dexterous.
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