Thread: Discovery 3 & towbars

Originally Posted by Sadie

I'm worried about spending $630 on something that is really not going to be used all that frequently. I may go with a Hayman Reece height adjustable tongue which is about a quarter of the cost....

Steve

If you already have the landrover hitch that plugs into the slot under rear X member then I agree there is not much point in getting the mitch hitch but if you do not have it then it will most likely cost more than the mitch hitch anyway. The mitch hitch does not come with a tongue so you will have to buy one. The Hayman Reece height adjustable tongue will fit both. Note the mitch hitch is high so will need a lifted trailer or a height adjustable tongue or don't worry about it.

Garry

Thanks Garry.

Yes I already have the LR hitch receiver, whic is just way too low. Ridiculously low, really. I know it'd be a problem if ever I towed on any serious offroad situations, but that probably won't happen very often, if ever. I have an offroad capable camper trailer and the towbar height on my previous tow vehicle was about 50cm off the ground, whereas the LR one is only about 35 cm off the ground.....

Originally Posted by garrycol

If you already have the landrover hitch that plugs into the slot under rear X member then I agree there is not much point in getting the mitch hitch
SNIP

Garry

Hi Garry,
I disagree with you here. Many of us with "Mitch Hitches" have done so after dissatisfaction with the LR product.

Best Wishes,
Peter

Hi Sadie,
I agree that the LR hitch is way too low, commonly being termed a "plough".

On the D3, the Mitch Hitch sits further out than on Garry's RRS. All that's required to fit the "electrics" cover back in place is to cut a suitable slot in the cover.

Best Wishes,
Peter

Originally Posted by Bushwanderer

Hi Garry,
I disagree with you here. Many of us with "Mitch Hitches" have done so after dissatisfaction with the LR product.

Best Wishes,
Peter

I know what you mean.

If I had spent $750 buying the landrover product - then another $100 for the actual tow tongue and found it cause me issues - only when off road I would probably stay with it rather than fork out the $650 for the Mitch Hitch. That is why I researched it a lot before plunging in. I have since found out that here and in the UK the landrover product also falls out of the hole in the rear x member often when towing a monstrous great caravan with disastrous results - even if the safety chains work most of the towing vehicles got damaged. Why were these not given a safety recall??

Garry

Originally Posted by Bushwanderer

Hi Sadie,
I agree that the LR hitch is way too low, commonly being termed a "plough".

On the D3, the Mitch Hitch sits further out than on Garry's RRS. All that's required to fit the "electrics" cover back in place is to cut a suitable slot in the cover.

Best Wishes,
Peter

Thanks Peter.

Any chance you could post some pictures, or send me some via email?

Thanks.
Steve

Originally Posted by Sadie

Any chance you could post some pictures, or send me some via email?

Thanks.
Steve

It is all on the Mitch Hitch website

Mitchell Bros 4x4 & more - Online 4x4 Store - Discovery 3 Hi Rise Tow Hitch

Thanks Garry.

I've had a look at all the pictures on that site, but was hoping for a couple of pictures of what is required re cutting on the plastic cover thingy. Just trying to weigh up how many $$ and how much 'damage' I want to do to my car...

If anyone has a pic of the cuts necessary on the plastic cover, I'd really appreciate seeing them.

Thanks,

Steve