Mark Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 I currently have this setup on the back of my Disco as I tow several different trailers, and need to be able to set the hitch height quickly and easily, as well being able to remove the whole lot similarly quickly: It is a southdown tank guard and removable hitch plate, with a Dixon Bate Ladder attached to it (slightly modified). As far as achieving my aims it is perfect - easy to change and remove as required. However the saddle on the ladder pivots on the single pin, which is noisy, and a little disconcerting with heavier loads. Does anyone know if there is a saddle available that has 2 pins through it or if there is another ladder/saddle arrangement that does not allow the saddle to move? If anyone has a spare saddle, of a complete arrangement I would be very interested. Thanks Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaf lad Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 dixon and bates do a two pin version of the adjustable coupling.. i used to electro-plate them yrs ago. as well as there other stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landkeeper Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 would it not be a simple operation to drill two holes in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbosh Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 would it not be a simple operation to drill two holes in it Wot he said. As long as you have 1.5 x the diameter of the hole from the centre of the hole to the edge of the plate, that would be the simplest of solutions surely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderman Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 http://www.trailertek.com/acatalog/Adjustable_Couplings.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicTheOrange90 Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Would the Shocklink help ? Its hideously expensive but if it makes your towing easier .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbocharger Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Or just bash a wedge down from the top to stop it rattling. In the worst case, it drops out and you're back where you started with no discussion with the police/insurer/coroner over whether you modified the tow pack to a dangerous degree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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