Hello, Picked up our 2013 ob

[Danniel]

Hello all. Have been reading this forum for a while. Finally joined up. We have a 2013 16 49 4 OB with all the usual extras for free camping. Love the new look black checker plate. Only problem so far is the tow height. Looking forward to lots of use and maybe some new friends.

 

[Pace]

Welcome Danniel,

Shmick rig the 2013 styling, liking a lot myself. tell us, what is your issue re the tow height, overall height of the van or the hitch?

Cheers Pace.

 

[expanda]

Looks great Danniel, any interior shots???

And where about's are you from?

 

[cruza driver]

Looks great mate and welcome to the forum!

 

[crackacoldie]

:welcome:Looks like a great Panda. Look forward to hearing of your adventures.

 

[chartrock]

:welcome: Nice rig, Danniel. Tell us about your free camping plans and where abouts you travel.

 

[Robert.Smith]

Great looking Rig - The black has grown on me I think!

 

[Antman]

Hey there and Welcome :welcome:
there is a wealth of information on this forum so lots of sleepless nights ahead for you... hahaha
Can't wait to see more pics.
Ants

 

[Burnsy]

Welcome Danniel, the black does look good! Re tow height....sounds like you may need to make some adjustments to your hitch? What are you towing with?


Cheers.

 

[Deano]

Dan, great looking van. Looking forward to interior picks and your adventures.
Cheers Deano

 

[Xpandafan]

Welcome Danniel. Like Pace says, just tell us what your tow height issue is and I'm sure you will get plenty of solutions offered fairly quickly. Everyone here helps each other.

 

[Danniel]

Tow height issue is the hitch. My tow vehicle is a 105 Landcruiser with 3" lift. Will try to get some interior picks.

 

[skippy]

That's easy Danniel just get get a adjustable tongue to suit the rear of your tow bar - problem solved! So this way you will be able to get your van to sit level with out adjusting the 4x4 height.

 

[Danniel]

Hey Skippy. Tried that, it does sit level, but its an offroad van and an offroad truck, with on road clearance????? The tongue bottoms out in creeks etc.

Expanda. I live in Hill Top in the southern highlands NSW

 

[skippy]

I am not quite sure but does your van have the under slung axels?

Also have a look below these guys>>>>>

http://www.nationaltrailerparts.com/

 

[expanda]

So is the problem a) The van height or b) The height of the hitch?

 

[Burnsy]

Danniel, maybe the solution for you is to have the mounting plate for hitch welded on the top of A frame, that way you might be able to cut off the excess of the tongue you don't need?

 

[Danniel]

Danniel, maybe the solution for you is to have the mounting plate for hitch welded on the top of A frame, that way you might be able to cut off the excess of the tongue you don't need?

I think thats the best option

 

[Danniel]

So is the problem a) The van height or b) The height of the hitch?

The height of the hitch. Underslung will raise the center of gravity.

 

[Bushman]

Hi Danniel, welcome to the forum, I have a hitch raiser block fitted to mine, though your vehicle is a bit higher, I'm not far from you,if you want to check it out shoot me a PM.