Member Since: 06 Dec 2017
Location: Caerphilly
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New trailer - new hitch question!
Another trailer question!
The Sankey conversion is going, being replaced by a new trailer made by Multi-Trail trailers of South Africa. The big benefit being lower centre of gravity but most importantly a proper trailer tent, as opposed to the roof tent that is on the Sankey. Loving it so far.
Question is this though, greenlaning with Sankey in tow wasn't an issue because of the NATO Pintle/Sankey ring hitch combination. As a pair, in terms of articulation they are probably on a par with the US lock and roll systems. I alsways knew that no matter what acute angle the trailer was in compared to the tow vehcile all would be fine and nothing would jam or break.
New trailer has 50mm towball. I suspect ring and pin would offer more flexibility but I'm fairly certain they are only legal in UK on commercial vehicles. I absolutely certain the lock and roll systems are not uk legal/type approved so what are my options in terms of hitch setup?
If you have a trailer and you do a fair bit of laning with it and it has a 50mm towball setup how well do you find that it articulates? Do I even need to be concerened about this? or jsut carry spare hitch and ball just in case!!
Thanks all.Cogito ergo sum!
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5th Feb 2018 2:54 pm
Erea
Member Since: 19 Mar 2012
Location: Munster
Posts: 1509
How much articulation is in the new hitch? I’ve two different trailers with different types of Bradley hitches on them. They both swivel over 180 degrees, ie you could turn the trailer upside down and it wouldn’t affect the hitch.
5th Feb 2018 3:32 pm
abermarc
Member Since: 06 Dec 2017
Location: Caerphilly
Posts: 238
The new trailer is just a standard 50mm towball and coupling.Cogito ergo sum!
Disco 3 - Daisy - Ultimate combo of beast mode and comfort!
Defender 90 - Ruby - RIP
Disco 1 - Lilly - Tame!
Disco 1 - Truck with no name - Beast!
Disco 1 - Bertie - Beast!
Sankey 'twintub' DIY Camper Conversion
South African Multii-Trail Custom Overland Trailer
5th Feb 2018 4:38 pm
Erea
Member Since: 19 Mar 2012
Location: Munster
Posts: 1509
Mines a 50mm ball hitch also here is what I mean about being able to turn it upside down.
But I guess you also need breakout angles also if going up sudden steep slopes or going over very sharp crests you don’t want to get it stuck.
I guess you will have to check that with your own trailer once you get it as every trailer will be different
5th Feb 2018 6:16 pm
abermarc
Member Since: 06 Dec 2017
Location: Caerphilly
Posts: 238
Ah I see what you mean now. Yeah my trailer is not braked and therefore hitch does not rotate. It is fixed to the drawbar.Cogito ergo sum!
Disco 3 - Daisy - Ultimate combo of beast mode and comfort!
Defender 90 - Ruby - RIP
Disco 1 - Lilly - Tame!
Disco 1 - Truck with no name - Beast!
Disco 1 - Bertie - Beast!
Sankey 'twintub' DIY Camper Conversion
South African Multii-Trail Custom Overland Trailer
Disco 3 - Daisy - Ultimate combo of beast mode and comfort!
Defender 90 - Ruby - RIP
Disco 1 - Lilly - Tame!
Disco 1 - Truck with no name - Beast!
Disco 1 - Bertie - Beast!
Sankey 'twintub' DIY Camper Conversion
South African Multii-Trail Custom Overland Trailer
5th Feb 2018 10:33 pm
Iguana
Member Since: 14 Oct 2013
Location: 'Sunny' Zomerset
Posts: 9424
I may still have a Bradley hitch in the garage, will have a look but away next week so may be a little while.
Can't remember if it has any rotation though Iggy/Ieuan
Current LR =
2015 RR Sport Autobiography
&
1992 Land Rover Defender Camper
- Gone but not forgotten:
MY10 D4 GS
MY05 Disco 3 'S'
MY14 FL2 HSE manual in Blue
MY15 Disco 4 HSE Lux in Santorini Black
MY08 Disco 3 SE manual in Buck Blue
1960 Series 2 88" (No idea why I sold it!)
5th Feb 2018 11:11 pm
abermarc
Member Since: 06 Dec 2017
Location: Caerphilly
Posts: 238
No rush. Just looking into it at mo but thanks Iggy. That would be much appreciated.Cogito ergo sum!
Disco 3 - Daisy - Ultimate combo of beast mode and comfort!
Defender 90 - Ruby - RIP
Disco 1 - Lilly - Tame!
Disco 1 - Truck with no name - Beast!
Disco 1 - Bertie - Beast!
Sankey 'twintub' DIY Camper Conversion
South African Multii-Trail Custom Overland Trailer
5th Feb 2018 11:24 pm
Iguana
Member Since: 14 Oct 2013
Location: 'Sunny' Zomerset
Posts: 9424
That was much easier than expected
Not sure it's any good, as no idea if it rotates (No movement at all in either direction due it being stood doing nothing for many years)
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The plan was to put it on my Sankey, but never got round to doing it and have now sold the trailer
Let me know if it's any good for youIggy/Ieuan
Current LR =
2015 RR Sport Autobiography
&
1992 Land Rover Defender Camper
- Gone but not forgotten:
MY10 D4 GS
MY05 Disco 3 'S'
MY14 FL2 HSE manual in Blue
MY15 Disco 4 HSE Lux in Santorini Black
MY08 Disco 3 SE manual in Buck Blue
1960 Series 2 88" (No idea why I sold it!)
6th Feb 2018 8:32 am
sailorboi
Member Since: 26 Oct 2012
Location: Bristol
Posts: 2021
It will rotate Iggy 07 Java Black TD V6 D3, EGRs Blanked, Tow bar, Full dog guard & divider, LED Spots , DRLs, GG ATs, RLD Sump guard, RLD Spare Wheel Protector, D4 LED Rear Lights, Limo tints on boot and Midnight tint on rear windows, Kenwood screen with Garmin nav, Rear cameras, D4 Steering wheel with flappy paddles, T-max split charge system, Tree sliders, Prospeed roof rack & Ladder, Alisport fast road inter cooler,
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6th Feb 2018 9:58 am
Iguana
Member Since: 14 Oct 2013
Location: 'Sunny' Zomerset
Posts: 9424
Cheers Simon Iggy/Ieuan
Current LR =
2015 RR Sport Autobiography
&
1992 Land Rover Defender Camper
- Gone but not forgotten:
MY10 D4 GS
MY05 Disco 3 'S'
MY14 FL2 HSE manual in Blue
MY15 Disco 4 HSE Lux in Santorini Black
MY08 Disco 3 SE manual in Buck Blue
1960 Series 2 88" (No idea why I sold it!)
6th Feb 2018 12:34 pm
abermarc
Member Since: 06 Dec 2017
Location: Caerphilly
Posts: 238
Cheers Iggy, I've already got one of those. Purchase on a whim off ebay a while back when I was going to put on my Sankey. Never got round to it and is now in shed rusting away
Other than NATO hitch there must be other options in UK other than towball???? Isn't there anyone else here that takes their trailer with them if their out for an extended period covering lanes. What do you use??Cogito ergo sum!
Disco 3 - Daisy - Ultimate combo of beast mode and comfort!
Defender 90 - Ruby - RIP
Disco 1 - Lilly - Tame!
Disco 1 - Truck with no name - Beast!
Disco 1 - Bertie - Beast!
Sankey 'twintub' DIY Camper Conversion
South African Multii-Trail Custom Overland Trailer
6th Feb 2018 4:33 pm
Stumog
Member Since: 24 Mar 2018
Location: Bristol
Posts: 171
I took my off-road trailer down a 1m drop off the other day with some slide slope as well and the 50mm ball was fine.
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