Tow Ball and Tongue

I agree with outbacktourer, and would say that even the old D3 plough is fine for what you want to do. On my D3 I used the old plough with a HR adjustable head and treg hitch towing a Kimberley Platinum. We did the Kimberley, Pilbara, across the centre, MacDonnell Ranges, South West WA with this arrangement without even looking like ploughing. All of these though are not what I would consider extreme and you don't need heavy articulation to negotiate most of these roads. The Flinders is the same to get into most camping areas. I will be doing the Flinders in October and intend to use the standard D4 hitch on a Kimberley. It would be a different story though on a Cape York trip or some areas of the High Country (and any similiar types) where articulation and clearance come to the fore. So unles you intend to drag your camper into some heavy rough stuff, what you have is fine IMHO.

I use a Rapid Hitch on my D4.

I will be using a McHITCH UNIGLIDE TRAILER COUPLING on my new caravan. I have spoken to the designer of the McHitch and he will make an adapter for his hitch to suit the Rapid Hitch.

I used the Rapid Hitch on my current van on our last trip. It is light easy to fit and very well made. It allows for very easy height adjustment for different trailers.

No, I am reasonably handy, so DIY is an option. Also have bread the posts regarding the reverse sensors, so it's more time than anything.

Thanks to everyone for your insightful comments. My first thing is when I get the camper to assess the actual height. My old 6x4 box trailer used to sit on an angle with the D2 (2 inch lift) but now sits flat and even with the D3.
Outside of that I will investigate suppliers for option and since there are many of them, it'll come down to what I can afford and what suits best at the time.

The Mitch Hitch would be the way to go so might have to spend some late nights in the garage.

THanks once again for the advice.

Hi Hedley,

Once you understand how it is to be fitted, it will take all of 20 minutes to fit the hitch, but twice that loosening the two tow plugs and the loom, to enable the centre bolt to be fitted. It is a neat setup once fitted and super strong. I haven't bothered to cut and refit the cover. You need it off anyway to access the tow plugs.

When fitting the mitch hitch it makes it easier to align if you put a bar or pipe in the receiver and use that to adjust the position for the bolt.:idea:

Today I went and purchased a new adjustable Hayman Reese tongue. It has allowed me an extra 150mm height. Quite heavy, but will do the tick for the trip then I will look at spending the $ on a Mitch Hitch.
On another note, has anyone ever experienced the "plough" coming our of it's own accord. To me it doesn't feel a very positive lock when installed, but I am able to lock it and it feels rock solid, just I like to hear a clunk when things align, so you know your home.

Now I just have to sort out the wiring as I plugged the tailer in and my brake lights were coming on by themselves....(car not turned on)....weird?:wacko:

This is the Rapid Hitch fitted to my D4.

The post can either be up or down. This gives a huge range of height adjustment.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...010/08/490.jpg

I saw these on a US site, they look very neat. I like the idea of adjustability and the alloy they use. The D4 hitch is certainly better than the original on the D3.
I priced the D4 hitch from LR and it was about $800+ for the hitch and the tongue to suit it......still to rich for what it is....Wonder if I could get one from the UK direct??? My do some searching!!

Mowog

Who sells the rapid hitch & approximately how much are they?

I have been looking for a hitch & a towbar place wanted some exorbitant amount for something similar.

Thanks

Chuck