Hi all need a bit of information, I have a van and the hitch is to low its what they call a recessed hitch. I have a 200 series even with the longest drop down tow hitch it is still not level, I are thinking of having a plate welded on top of draw bar, has anyone had this done and do I need to have it inspected.
Possum3 said
08:40 AM Sep 15, 2019
Don't weld tow bars or hitches unless qualified - Tow bars and hitches come in many heights and types - check on line - I note you are in Perth and found this local guy www.metrotowbars.com.au/ or contact your local Pedders.
Peter_n_Margaret said
09:06 AM Sep 15, 2019
Note also that the LEGAL limits for the centre of a 50mm ball are between 350 to 420mm above the ground when hitched.
This does not apply to other hitch types.
Cheers,
Peter
Greg 1 said
01:04 PM Sep 15, 2019
For this type of welding you need someone who is a coded welder not just some backyard bloke who thinks he can wave a torch around. It would also be prudent to have a Dept of Transport approved engineer to look at what you are proposing
A list of those can be found on the DOT web site. I can recommend Terry Southam who contact details are on that list. Terry has done work for me in the past and I have found him very good. He may be able to recommend a welder to you as well.
JET said
01:52 PM Sep 15, 2019
Thanks for the input. I will check with dept of transport thanks again.
Vaughan said
06:42 PM Oct 21, 2019
I have had air bags fitted to the rear suspension of my vehicle. Has fixed the problem
Hi all need a bit of information, I have a van and the hitch is to low its what they call a recessed hitch. I have a 200 series even with the longest drop down tow hitch it is still not level, I are thinking of having a plate welded on top of draw bar, has anyone had this done and do I need to have it inspected.
This does not apply to other hitch types.
Cheers,
Peter