Ozhitch or Mchitch?

GeeTee · November 28, 2012, 09:22:47 AM

Not what you asked but have you looked at a Hyland?

No plastic to break
No pins to drop/lose
No poly to fatigue
No needle roller bearings
Waterproof
Mudproof
Bombproof
Uses a 50mm ball

Swannie · November 28, 2012, 01:13:12 PM

Quote from: Flightrisk on November 28, 2012, 09:02:39 AM
What does it need to fit?

Mate a swan, but I only have 50mm to play with as its is in the garage anything bigger than that standard alko ball hitch and I won't be able to close garage door!

nbd73 · November 28, 2012, 02:36:56 PM

Quote from: swannie on November 28, 2012, 01:13:12 PM
Mate a swan, but I only have 50mm to play with as its is in the garage anything bigger than that standard alko ball hitch and I won't be able to close garage door!

Know that feeling, ours fits with about 15mm left, and spare tyre flush against garage wall. It's the reason we went for wing1 instead of 3 which is the equivalent of your swan. Good luck, should be all good as I used the manufacturer's specs when checking the length and they were for a standard 50mm ball.

Barry G · November 28, 2012, 02:58:16 PM

I've just purchased the OzHitch conversion kit to retro-fit to the Treg hitch on the Heaslip.

I know it isn't relevant to your particular 'length' issue, but another plus for me is that the OzHitch 'receiver' is flat, and can therefore act as a 'step' when loading the roof rack.

Chris-Vi · November 28, 2012, 08:39:10 PM

Swannie, I have the older DO35 and just measured it. From the centre of the front bolt holes to the front of the hitch is 150mm. The newer ones with the poly block look a little longer. Hope this helps.

Heiny · November 28, 2012, 08:51:59 PM

Quote from: swannie on November 17, 2012, 11:34:13 AM
Hey Flight risk. If possible can you give me the length of the Do35 from the front bolts that mount to the chassis to the tip of the front of the hitch?

also got any pics?

Cheers
swannie

Hi swannie

It is 180mm from the centre of the front bolt hole to the front of the the hitch, I have a DO35 V2 fitted to my Flamingo.

Brett

Swannie · November 28, 2012, 08:58:52 PM

Chris vi and Heiny cheers. Will check over weekend.

Swannie

Flightrisk · December 02, 2012, 07:19:14 PM

just took this for you.

Swannie · December 02, 2012, 07:27:50 PM

Quote from: Flightrisk on December 02, 2012, 07:19:14 PM
just took this for you.

Thanks mate, really appreciate it.

Swannie

steve223 · February 09, 2023, 07:44:40 PM

Old threat, but I thought it worthwhile sharing why I switched from a McHitch to a Hitch Ezy

https://youtu.be/L9Xm2QZCeVA

Rodt · February 11, 2023, 08:35:20 AM

Saw this same clip this morning. Pretty convincing argument that's for sure

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