Removable tow hitch - smaller footprint
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Removable tow hitch - smaller footprint
Gents and Kells,
On my Prado 120, i have a removable two position tow hitch which is secured with 2x big-ass bolts. It is a proper hitch and I doubt it will ever come loose or break but the thing is heavy and acts as a plough on a 4x4 course.
I remove the hitch when I go on trails/trips but you never know when another vehicle breaks down and then I might have to step in and tow a caravan/trailer.
I do not want to carry my current hitch/plough in the car when I am not towing but i want to keep a lower/smaller spec hitch in one of my plastic cases for emergencies.
What are your thoughts on this hitch (it comes with a 50mm removable tow ball) for emergency towing?
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On my Prado 120, i have a removable two position tow hitch which is secured with 2x big-ass bolts. It is a proper hitch and I doubt it will ever come loose or break but the thing is heavy and acts as a plough on a 4x4 course.
I remove the hitch when I go on trails/trips but you never know when another vehicle breaks down and then I might have to step in and tow a caravan/trailer.
I do not want to carry my current hitch/plough in the car when I am not towing but i want to keep a lower/smaller spec hitch in one of my plastic cases for emergencies.
What are your thoughts on this hitch (it comes with a 50mm removable tow ball) for emergency towing?
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If it is lighter and smaller then it is the way to go.
#deviouskurt has a valid point. He had and I have the same problem with clearance between the ball and the spare wheel. I had to fit a special bracket to raise the spare wheel, in order to raise the towbar ball height.
This very same #deviouskurt sold it to me, very thankful I am!
#deviouskurt has a valid point. He had and I have the same problem with clearance between the ball and the spare wheel. I had to fit a special bracket to raise the spare wheel, in order to raise the towbar ball height.
This very same #deviouskurt sold it to me, very thankful I am!
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As I recall, this versatile hitch is mainly there for towing a BushLapa and Prados' are seldom
summoned or capable to recover others ...
... if it also compromises your departure angle
perhaps its been inappropriately fitted or used ?
summoned or capable to recover others ...
... if it also compromises your departure angle
perhaps its been inappropriately fitted or used ?
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Chas, I know I did not type in king James’ english and therefor you do not understand.BushWacker wrote:As I recall, this versatile hitch is mainly there for towing a BushLapa and Prados' are seldom
summoned or capable to recover others ...
... if it also compromises your departure angle
perhaps its been inappropriately fitted or used ?
Enlighten me how I can make it easier for thee to understand? Would a ruler (to read my post line by line) or pictures help thee understand better?
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Here is the current heavy duty tow hitch/ plough that I want to replace with a smaller/shorter/lower speced tow hitch for emergencies.
Chas, this will improve my departure angle at the back...
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Chas, this will improve my departure angle at the back...
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Chas will rightly point out that just closing the drawers would greatly improve rear overhang...
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As nice as those hooks are for towing, I would never use it as a recovery point, you are relying on the strength of the locating pin to bear all the weight of a recovery. These can become dangerous
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