Good story (latest GN times) about a couple injured when their rig got blown off the road.
My question is- why wouldnt all caravans be made to have the kind of tow hitch that rotates when the van rolls?, to prevent the tug rolling.
Sorry, as I'm not a 4wd owner I dont know the terminology.
Aus-Kiwi said
10:04 PM Jan 5, 2018
I think your in
Bigger trouble if the van gets that far !!
Eaglemax said
12:42 AM Jan 6, 2018
If the van rolls ovet say 90 degrees from normal wont the van cause the car to also roll by twisting on the ball? Im just asking a question.
KevinC said
09:19 AM Jan 6, 2018
There are a few hitches that allow the van to rotate while the tug stays upright. My McHitch is one. Maybe could be an advantage in some situations. I won't be trying to demonstrate this any time soon.
Peter_n_Margaret said
10:13 AM Jan 6, 2018
I rolled a trailer on the GRR in 1999. It actually rolled 270 degrees. There is no question that the motorhome would also have rolled if the hitch was not capable of full rotation. It is a TREG hitch and we always use these because they allow full rotation and full forward/back articulation.
Thanks guys. I'll look for a treg
Mt worry is, my little old car could flip and it doesnt have a roll bar.
Eaglemax said
07:42 PM Jan 7, 2018
All 4Wd types. Hard to find one for on road
Dickodownunder said
11:14 PM Jan 7, 2018
A DO 35 hitch will do what you want
Jaahn said
08:11 AM Jan 8, 2018
Aus-Kiwi wrote:
I think your in Bigger trouble if the van gets that far !!
Hi
I think that sums it up really. There are lots of things that might happen but are so unlikely why stress about them all. Just drive conservatively and keep your eyes open for trouble spots.
Life is meant to be enjoyed not feared
Jaahn
Warren-Pat_01 said
10:34 PM Jan 12, 2018
Have a look at the Trigg Bros Hitch - very similar to the TREG but cheaper. TREG is steel, Trigg is cast iron & both made by good companies in Adelaide.
I rolled a trailer on the GRR in 1999. It actually rolled 270 degrees.
There is no question that the motorhome would also have rolled if the hitch was not capable of full rotation.
It is a TREG hitch and we always use these because they allow full rotation and full forward/back articulation.
Cheers,
Peter
Hi
I think that sums it up really. There are lots of things that might happen but are so unlikely why stress about them all. Just drive conservatively and keep your eyes open for trouble spots.
Life is meant to be enjoyed not feared
Jaahn
I've had two TREGs, on my first Trigg.
Warren