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Thread: Adjustable (height wise) tow hitches

  1. 15-08-2021, 05:41 PM #1
    Ingrid 51
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    Adjustable (height wise) tow hitches

    Just updated my vehicle and the 50mm removable tow hitch tongue is about 100-150mm too high. The domestic trailer follows like a dog with an itchy butt.

    Any recommendations/advice please on the height adjustable units. I note some are rated at 2 tonne; I want 3 tonne as I tow a caravan periodically.
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  3. 15-08-2021, 07:37 PM #2
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    Following this having just towed a trailer with a lifted 4wd
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  4. 15-08-2021, 07:49 PM #3
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    I've got a removable lowered height towbar that I used on my Ford Everest.
    If it's of interest i no longer need it I'll send a pic if you are keen


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    Mine only need to be 2ton. Doesn't have 2" receiver, Uses two bolts inline down the centre, would have to measure them up
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    Photo please, can it be turned upside down?
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    Something like this?
    https://www.outbackequipment.com.au/...ty-4000kg-5-ho
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    I have one in aluminum for work. It's epic. Got them for a good price as we bought about 10 of them. I'll see if I can get a photo and where we bought from. They go up and down.

    Here's the type we bought. 50mm hitch, 6" adjustment and 3500kg towing.
    https://www.rvproducts.co.nz/index.p...d=1&Itemid=117
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    Quote Originally Posted by kiwijames View Post
    I have one in aluminum for work. It's epic. Got them for a good price as we bought about 10 of them. I'll see if I can get a photo and where we bought from. They go up and down.

    Here's the type we bought. 50mm hitch, 6" adjustment and 3500kg towing.
    https://www.rvproducts.co.nz/index.p...d=1&Itemid=117
    Yep, looks good. I appreciate the input being made by those in the know. Simply put, I don’t want to purchase any rubbish.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ingrid 51 View Post
    Yep, looks good. I appreciate the input being made by those in the know. Simply put, I don’t want to purchase any rubbish.
    We tow our scissor lifters which are around 2 ton+ with mostly Rangers. Same issue with the tow ball being too high. This fixed it for us.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ingrid 51 View Post
    Just updated my vehicle and the 50mm removable tow hitch tongue is about 100-150mm too high. The domestic trailer follows like a dog with an itchy butt.

    Any recommendations/advice please on the height adjustable units. I note some are rated at 2 tonne; I want 3 tonne as I tow a caravan periodically.
    This is the one I used on my Ford Everest.


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