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General Discussion / Re: Trek hitch
« Last post by xcvator on Today at 10:19:54 AM »Best thing to do ? change the hitch
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General Discussion / Re: Trek hitch
« Last post by Old Bugger on Today at 08:29:39 AM »Daryl.
I wouldn't stress too much over it. I've used a Treg Hitch for the last 10 years and yep, had the same problem a few times ( usually when it's raining!). As mentioned above, adjusting the jockey wheel until there is a gap above and below the poly block usually helps.
Just as a side note, my brother inlaw has the same trouble with his much praised DO35. I have an evil giggle when that happens!
Cheers,Ray.
I wouldn't stress too much over it. I've used a Treg Hitch for the last 10 years and yep, had the same problem a few times ( usually when it's raining!). As mentioned above, adjusting the jockey wheel until there is a gap above and below the poly block usually helps.
Just as a side note, my brother inlaw has the same trouble with his much praised DO35. I have an evil giggle when that happens!
Cheers,Ray.
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General Discussion / Re: Trek hitch
« Last post by lloydus67 on Yesterday at 11:46:00 PM »I found that the strain on the pin was mostly caused by the trailer not being level. Most of the time I found that I could wind up the jockey wheel until the pin moved freely, then disconnect.
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General Discussion / Re: Trek hitch
« Last post by Never enough time on Yesterday at 11:26:20 PM »Daryl
Welcome to the downside of Tregg or poly block hitches!
I could never solve the issue other than ensuring there was minimal strain on the linkage, which meant moving the vehicle forward or back by as little as 1mm to make sure there was no weight or force on/through the hitch.
The heavier the trailer and or greater the strain, the greater the potential difficulty.
With a 700kg camper trailer I could manage it with muscle, without having to adjust the vehicle.
With a 1.6T camper trailer (on a slope) I needed to put the CT hand brake on (or chock under the wheel) and fractionally move the vehicle forward/backwards to reduce strain on the hitch.
Mark
Welcome to the downside of Tregg or poly block hitches!
I could never solve the issue other than ensuring there was minimal strain on the linkage, which meant moving the vehicle forward or back by as little as 1mm to make sure there was no weight or force on/through the hitch.
The heavier the trailer and or greater the strain, the greater the potential difficulty.
With a 700kg camper trailer I could manage it with muscle, without having to adjust the vehicle.
With a 1.6T camper trailer (on a slope) I needed to put the CT hand brake on (or chock under the wheel) and fractionally move the vehicle forward/backwards to reduce strain on the hitch.
Mark
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General Discussion / Trek hitch
« Last post by dnielsen on Yesterday at 09:50:20 PM »Has anyone had issues pulling the pin out of a Trek (or other block) hitch?
We a beginning to have issues if the car and van are not level?
Have tried lubricating the block to make it swithal more freely with limited success.
Any suggestions welcome.
Daryl
We a beginning to have issues if the car and van are not level?
Have tried lubricating the block to make it swithal more freely with limited success.
Any suggestions welcome.
Daryl
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General Discussion / Re: What made you Smile - 2025
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You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
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General Discussion / Re: Batten Down the Hatches - Australia wide
« Last post by Troopy_03 on Yesterday at 09:45:45 AM »Been talking on another forum to a bloke in P Mac.
As of yesterday, they've had 497mm in the last 4 days, 742mm for May!
Yep, it's crazy.. we've had 350mm since Monday this week.
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General Discussion / Re: What made you Smile - 2025
« Last post by xcvator on Yesterday at 09:14:35 AM »Being back home in my own bed