Thread: tow hitch tongue help

Originally Posted by Graeme

That sounds like a worthwhile van to take on a walkabout.

I assume that off-road height over obstacles wouldn't be high enough and therefore a 30mm lift for off-bitumen use would be of little benefit.

I won't be using it in rough terrain as unlike the offroad version it doesn't have the upswept tail... but yes we had it built for self sufficient long distance touring in remote places so wanted a decent chassis and suspension and good fitout with lots of solar, batteries and water etc. Tare is 2520kg and in normal touring use around 3000kg. Drawbar weight is 210kg. The dmax towhitch was a good height as is the 110 hitch but this one...😕

Jc

My 2.0/2.5T dual independent suspension van has its spare wheel under the draw-bar but destined for a rear carrier, although 2 really required so I'm uncertain of the final arrangement.

Justin.
This is the hitch I got for my D4,paid just over $80 for it from Martins Trailer Parts WA,I was able to get my camper trailer level.My shiny headed mate Aaron bought one on friday from the same mob for his new camper trailer behind his D4,just over $90.Assuming you toffee noses can take a square hitch up the jaxi
Heavy Duty 4000kg 5 Hole Adjustable TOW Ball Mount Towbar Tongue Hitch 4T | eBay
Andrew

Originally Posted by justinc

Hi Graeme i have tried the 21181 (305mm long) and it isn't suitable because i can't get it high enough even inverted. The van hitch DO35 is almost 1/3rd the way up the bumper...😕

Jc

Hmmm. I bought a (higher) HR 21181 (the standard hitch receiver being too low) for towing a Bushtracker 21 foot and it sat perfectly height wise with a D035 hitch. I do note though the Van hitch was mounted UNDER the end of the A bar not on top. is this why you are experiencing the challenges we didn't?

I know BT give you a choice when you buy their van and the previous owner of our van had one of those multi height receivers on his 200 series and asked for the DO35 to be under the A bar not on top..