Look into the ozhitch. Very easy to connect (self aligns the last little way), and is a VERY solid, completely visible primary connection and secondary lock. Also can eliminate towball / coupling rattle. As a side benefit because they are relatively uncommon, it makes it more difficult for old mate to knock off your trailer in the middle of the night. And not stupidly expensive.
@biglap.australia2 ай бұрын
The DO35 is king that’s for sure. When we got our new caravan home the first thing I did was ditch the ball coupling. Never looked back 2.5 years later.
@adrianbeardall27953 ай бұрын
Hi Gus. Agree on the caravan weights, not enough people do it. just watched your video on the weber slide. Great information/inspiration. Do you have any details on the slide you made/extended. I'm elbow deep in doing the same. I was going to use a 800mm slide to get the clearance/extension
@WeightBeforeYouDrive2 ай бұрын
Hey Adrian, I used 2 sets of slides to make one set, this enabled the slide to project 150% of its closed size. The slides are in 3 pieces. I removed the smallest of the sliding arms from one pair and mounted it to another slide with all three sliding arms intact. Enabling the slide to extend one stage on the slide with the piece removed and 2 stages on the slide that remained intact when fitted. I hope that makes sense.
@philnelson31723 ай бұрын
ALKO also make a pin type fully articulating coupling which you can tell is connected correctly. Significantly less expensive than the DO35.
@WeightBeforeYouDrive3 ай бұрын
I am not aware of any alko fitting with a pin, I know they make an “off road coupling” that utilises a tow ball. That said there are several companies that make “hitch pin” type couplings, I am not sure of their details the most common by far is the DO35 and thats the one I am obviously most familiar with.
@philnelson31723 ай бұрын
@@WeightBeforeYouDrive looks like it may have been discontinued!
@WeightBeforeYouDrive3 ай бұрын
@@philnelson3172 No I still going just a bit tied up at the mo to add new content
@OzBloke4 ай бұрын
G’day. Very informative thank you. Have you found the interaction between vehicle and van on the road much better? Cheers 😎
@WeightBeforeYouDrive3 ай бұрын
During towing I have not noticed any difference
@67hr744 ай бұрын
Great product. I've fitted one in my Eco-Tourer van. Unfortunately there wasn't room to fit it after the pump but have installed it pre pump after checking with Topargee and It's working perfectly..
@colinl901810 ай бұрын
Was the $400 total cost for van hitch and tow vehicle tongue?