D4 2" square trailer receiver hitch..

[Robocop]

I'm very happy to now be driving a D4. I had ordered this with a Hayman Reece tow bar if one was made so my bike rack could fit on the back. I was advised that they all came with a tow bar and I left it at that.

I saw what you all have probably seen and from I read must be the agricultural type part that slotted up under the rear bar...

To my surprise after fitting the square hitch there was no anti rattle bolt. All of my previous vehicles were fitted with a square receiver (Hayman Reece) hitch have had one of these.

Are people using one of the aftermarket anti-rattle brackets or is there another solution?

[Graeme]

I've put some runs of low-penetration weld then ground them flat to make it a tighter fit, although it still rattles a little.

[sniegy]

A couple of packing plates seems to work fine.

[Robocop]

Ive seen a device I only just located, doesn't look overly complicated from 'StowAway' on Amazon. I'm yet to visit a caravan/trailer joint tomorrow, if its legal in Aus then i'm pretty sure it would be there.

[Graeme]

Hmm, I could make one of those, albeit with the u-bolt inverted and with a plate for the nuts, and a shorter U-bolt too.

[Mick_Marsh]

It's a standard cable ladder fitting. We've got a sample in the office somewhere. I think I might nick it.
EzyStrut - E2785 Beam Clamp

[Robocop]

Would you look at that! thanks Mick. Is that the kind of think i'd find in a Bunnings type hardware store or a little more building specific? I'm near Griffith NSW.

[Markbd4d]

I use a 100mmx75mm Jockey wheel u bolt (from autobarn etc.) with a flat plate of steel drilled to fit. The u bolt loops over the receiver and the flat plate pulls up any slop when you do up. You can orient it to take the play out in any direction - I use it to pull the hitch to the left or right - if you have something light on probably using it to tighten down might be better. I use it for a hitch mount motorcycle carrier which is pretty heavy and this takes out all movement and it rides well.
Hopefully this pic works and shows enough to give idea.

[TDV6]

I just use DUCT tape and replace it every now and then.

Ryall

[Redback]

What rattle

Never had a rattle from my hitch.

Baz.