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Author:  zooky08 [ Wed Nov 09, 2011 5:19 am ]
Post subject:  Trailer hitch
Hey guys, at the stage of planning my camper trailer build to tow behind my Jimny. Just wondering out of these two design, what is better and who runs them on there trailers. Any feedback will be grateful thanks.


This one, I like this hitch the best
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com.au/viewi ... 9403447051


And this one
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com.au/viewi ... 3176738628
Author:  just_cruizin [ Wed Nov 09, 2011 5:36 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Trailer hitch
I'd go the first one, smaller bushes that are probably the same as some suspension bushes that would allow you to replace them easier if need be.
Author:  buzbox [ Wed Nov 09, 2011 5:41 am ]
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I had this same dilemma the other week.

I was thinking of getting [A] but thought, well [B] is the more popular type so it's gotta be for a reason. I found that [B] has a more cushioning effect than [A].

Although it doesn't have the vertical lift as [B] but I'm going to make a small slit with a cutting disc on the grinder to give it that little more flex in the poly block.

So I bought one from this seller, They were a bit cheaper than the one you listed.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/120634324541
Author:  Joe [ Wed Nov 09, 2011 6:06 am ]
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I say go with option [b] as i have used the same one on my trailer for years and it has never let me down, will be getting the same one for me new trailer
Author:  DMAC [ Wed Nov 09, 2011 6:56 am ]
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Used item (b) for mine too. Still OK after the Patrol ran up the back of me.
Cushioning is good.
Author:  Bruce [ Wed Nov 09, 2011 6:59 am ]
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I use "B"
Author:  neofitou [ Wed Nov 09, 2011 7:05 am ]
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Christover has the first one and it works really well.
I think they both look good and if they are both rated higher than what you need get the cheaper one.
Author:  zooky08 [ Wed Nov 09, 2011 7:13 am ]
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There rated way to much for what I need, guess that's a good thing.
I think I'll go with [b]

Would you suggest to weld or bolt the hitch onto the draw bar?
Author:  christover1 [ Wed Nov 09, 2011 7:15 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Trailer hitch
Very happy with mine,
been using it a long time, trouble free,
at the time wasn't much else in my price range.
Seems to be more choices now.

Image
Author:  christover1 [ Wed Nov 09, 2011 7:16 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Trailer hitch
zooky08 wrote:
There rated way to much for what I need, guess that's a good thing.
I think I'll go with [b]

Would you suggest to weld or bolt the hitch onto the draw bar?


I did both, because I don't trust my welding.
Author:  DMAC [ Wed Nov 09, 2011 7:22 am ]
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Welded a 10mm plate with crushtubes to the drawbar, then bolted it down with High tensile bolts.
Author:  buzbox [ Wed Nov 09, 2011 7:23 am ]
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Mine is welded on.

christover1 wrote:
at the time wasn't much else in my price range.
Seems to be more choices now.


A few months ago I did notice that they were the cheaper option and after seeing it on your setup I was keen on getting the same thing. Although times have changed and they seem to gotten slightly more expensive, either that or the poly blocks are comming down in price.

Probably due to the popularity of camper trailers over the past few years or so.
Author:  zooky08 [ Wed Nov 09, 2011 7:52 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Trailer hitch
Yea I'll be welding a plate on were the hitch is going.
I'll do both just to make sure it's strong. Ordered the material today, so not long till I start the trailer Armsup

Thanks guys for the feedback
Author:  Joe [ Wed Nov 09, 2011 8:11 am ]
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zooky08 wrote:
Yea I'll be welding a plate on were the hitch is going.
I'll do both just to make sure it's strong. Ordered the material today, so not long till I start the trailer Armsup

Thanks guys for the feedback


Take pics :P
Author:  zooky08 [ Wed Nov 09, 2011 8:38 am ]
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I will, im only young, and still learning. it's my first trailer, so I hope it works out.
Author:  Joe [ Wed Nov 09, 2011 8:42 am ]
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Take your time and you'll be alright mate measure twice or thrice and cut once
Author:  christover1 [ Wed Nov 09, 2011 8:43 am ]
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I took heaps, if they are any help, they are here
http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p237 ... r%20stuff/
Author:  buzbox [ Wed Nov 09, 2011 8:50 am ]
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And i've pretty much finished mine the other day. Well there's always something else to do but as with anything, it's a work in progress.
From the end of pg 5 onwards : http://www.auszookers.com/index.php?nam ... &start=120
Author:  zooky08 [ Wed Nov 09, 2011 8:56 am ]
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I have drawn my trailer nd planned it on a big board
All metal is been cut to size and delivered :D
All I have to do is tack it in place and weld
Author:  got_bar_work [ Wed Nov 09, 2011 4:23 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Trailer hitch
I'm rebuilding a old hard floor and will be using a polyblock.
I'm going to weld a link of chain to a bolt and tap it in the side of the plate so u can wind it in to hold the block still when trying to line it up with the tow bar.
Building this thing is like the never ending story
All I was going to do was new draw bar and link it with coils to fit the 31 's and ad the water tank and all the other usual stuff hanging off a camper and it been going on for months
Author:  christover1 [ Wed Nov 09, 2011 8:16 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Trailer hitch
Don't worry, my camper took well over a year to finish
(not that anything I own is ever really finished)

I am still modding it here and there as I go.
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