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Hey @boots33 haven't seen that one before, looks pretty good, the design is similar to the Tregg/DO35 on how it rotates and moves but with a Standard 50mm instead, would be interested to see how the locking mechanism works as the Tregg and DO35 have a pin they have the "quick hitch" system which seems to attached the same as a standard 50mm hitch but provides articulation options.
We just swapped our standard 50mm ball out for a DO35 hitch which seems to work a treat, but this seems to be another great option for people.
We just swapped our standard 50mm ball out for a DO35 hitch which seems to work a treat, but this seems to be another great option for people.
Have seen them for around $265 online
and $220 at Boat trailer spares So they are pretty well priced i think.
Seen a couple of threads in other forums and the owners seem happy with them, certainly for the sort of light off road work i do they should be ok i think
and $220 at Boat trailer spares So they are pretty well priced i think.
Seen a couple of threads in other forums and the owners seem happy with them, certainly for the sort of light off road work i do they should be ok i think
I keep thinking we should change over ours, even parking it in our house I can a see the benefit of a Offroad coupling.
Be interesting to see how you go. Actually should of thought about it before we brought the D4. Think they stung me $500 for the hitch
Be interesting to see how you go. Actually should of thought about it before we brought the D4. Think they stung me $500 for the hitch
Good question @mfexpanda In their video they show a handbrake plate mounted under the coupling but no mention if it comes with the coupling.
I know the Alko handbrake plate costs around $20 so it should not be too much if it is not included. I will shoot them an email to see what the go is.
Yes I have had this mod on the burner for a while and when I saw this one it seemed to do all i wanted. You can even use a WDH with it as well while on the bitumen.
So been looking since posting yes the hand brakes more and a extra,
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ARK-OFF-...618485?hash=item1a02f2d575:g:9fQAAOSwDNdVrYvo
Although keep thinking the one like @mfexpanda Mchitch auto coupler
Wonder if it hooks up like the videos
Although in real life with the air suspension in the D4 wonder if it not line up at all.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ARK-OFF-...618485?hash=item1a02f2d575:g:9fQAAOSwDNdVrYvo
Although keep thinking the one like @mfexpanda Mchitch auto coupler
Wonder if it hooks up like the videos
Although in real life with the air suspension in the D4 wonder if it not line up at all.
I'd think you'd just use the vans jockey wheel to line up the heightSo been looking since posting yes the hand brakes more and a extra,
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ARK-OFF-...618485?hash=item1a02f2d575:g:9fQAAOSwDNdVrYvo
Although keep thinking the one like @mfexpanda Mchitch auto coupler
Wonder if it hooks up like the videos
Although in real life with the air suspension in the D4 wonder if it not line up at all.
Although need to work it out against the D4's auto level suspension.. So might not be so straight forward if not smooth and level.
These may be easier to hitch up, but I still like the idea of a big pin going through a hole (tregg hitch). Wife and I have our own set of hand signals when hitching up
Fitted the Ark coupling today, no modifications needed it is a simple bolt off bolt on replacement. The whole process took about half an hour (and a couple of beers). You will need
1 x Ark ORXOF50 off road coupling
1 x Ark MBP50P hand brake base plate
1 x Ark CMB44B mounting bolt pack
I got mine from Boat Trailer Spares in Brisbane, full cost for the three items was $269.40 delivered.
Hooked it up to the tug and it went on OK, very easy to connect to. Haven't towed it yet so don't know what it is like on the road. We will be going off road at the start of July so will report back how it goes
You may also need to replace your tow ball as the Ark needs one that looks like this
The original
The new one
1 x Ark ORXOF50 off road coupling
1 x Ark MBP50P hand brake base plate
1 x Ark CMB44B mounting bolt pack
I got mine from Boat Trailer Spares in Brisbane, full cost for the three items was $269.40 delivered.
Hooked it up to the tug and it went on OK, very easy to connect to. Haven't towed it yet so don't know what it is like on the road. We will be going off road at the start of July so will report back how it goes
You may also need to replace your tow ball as the Ark needs one that looks like this
The original
The new one
That looks a well used chrome ball @boots33.
Yes my tow ball would not fit so had to rat that one off the work truck. it doesn't get too much love as you can see .
Yes full movement just like other off road couplings. will be interesting to see how it goes. Might throw the gopro on it to see when we hit the rough stuff.
well done be interested to see how it tows. We still have not hooked up the D4 as yet
Want to go for a trip in the new tug before we change the hitch over.
Want to go for a trip in the new tug before we change the hitch over.