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mitchellbros4x4
Member Since: 25 Oct 2007
Location: Sydney
Posts: 66
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caverD3 wrote:  great news Aaron.
where is the DWG, DXF file?
Hello,
On my computer, where we left it, I have just about finished the drawings for the laser cutter (there was a couple of things I have tidied up).
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 30th Oct 2007 1:27 am |
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StornowaySA
Member Since: 23 Sep 2007
Location: Adelaide
Posts: 406
 
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I am on holidays on the Gold Coast and took the family to Seaworld; on teh way I spied a Gold TD SE with the new hitch! I took some photos and will load them when I'm back in Perth on Friday! It looked really good! Not sure of it will fit with a Long Range Tank.....?? MY2010 D4 HSE 3.0, e-diff, 19inch MTR's; LLAMS Height adjustor, LR f & r light guards, LR side steps, LR bright finish side door mouldings; LR/Mantec G4 front bash plate, LR G4 Winch kit, Warn 9500lb Winch; GOE compressor guard, Uniden UHF, LR bright finish roof rails, LR G4 driving light kit, LR G4 ladder, 4 x extra rear compartment 12V sockets, Traxide dual battery system and Optima Yellowtop battery, ORS drawer system / fridge slide, LED rear compartment lighting.
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| 30th Oct 2007 9:45 am |
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caverD3
Member Since: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922
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It's guaranteed to be better than the LR Hitch.
But will it tow an off-road trailer? “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
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| 30th Oct 2007 9:48 am |
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caverD3
Member Since: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922
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Just seen it...........................no, maybe on a level road. “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
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| 31st Oct 2007 11:55 am |
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simon_arch1
Member Since: 10 Apr 2006
Location: Melbourne Australia
Posts: 502
 
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CaverD3 and Aaron,
Presumably, when the Mitchell Bros hitch is removed, you can use the OE LR hitch (ie. the hitch receiver is unaffected) - so have a choice of which hitch for different applications?
Also - can we see a pic of the new hitch removed from the car? Also, what is the "bush" that was mentioned that might need to be replaced?
cheers,
Simon D3 - Buckingham Blue, SE, TDV6, 06 model; chipped; underbody armour; Mickey Thompson ATZ 275/65-18 AND MAXXIS Bighorn muddies; rear wheel carrier from 4x4intelligence.com; iPOD aux connection! GME 3200 UHF - aerial mounted on wheel carrier  ; LR roof rails/cross bars; Autosafe cargo barrier, Safari Snorkel; Traxide - aux battery; ARB bull bar with Tigerz11 winch; Lightforce 240 XGT driving lights (mitchell bros tow hitch to come)
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| 1st Nov 2007 1:36 am |
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StornowaySA
Member Since: 23 Sep 2007
Location: Adelaide
Posts: 406
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Simon has asked exactly what I wanted to know!! MY2010 D4 HSE 3.0, e-diff, 19inch MTR's; LLAMS Height adjustor, LR f & r light guards, LR side steps, LR bright finish side door mouldings; LR/Mantec G4 front bash plate, LR G4 Winch kit, Warn 9500lb Winch; GOE compressor guard, Uniden UHF, LR bright finish roof rails, LR G4 driving light kit, LR G4 ladder, 4 x extra rear compartment 12V sockets, Traxide dual battery system and Optima Yellowtop battery, ORS drawer system / fridge slide, LED rear compartment lighting.
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| 1st Nov 2007 1:40 am |
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mitchellbros4x4
Member Since: 25 Oct 2007
Location: Sydney
Posts: 66
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Hi Simon,
You can use the OE hitch when our hitch is removed.
The bush is a hard nylon taper lock system with steel crush tube centre. This bush is difficult to remove once installed. We have designed it this way so it would not rattle, causing damage and undue noise.
Does this answer your question??
Aaron Mitchell
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| 1st Nov 2007 1:46 am |
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will
Member Since: 24 Jun 2007
Location: Gold Coast
Posts: 31
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Just had the following email from HR re their bar to fit the D3 with auxiliary fuel tank. Am now feeling really peeved as this leaves many of us up the proverbial creek. Looking forward to following this link.
FROM HR:
As you have probably established Chris Scott has left our business, however I apologies that this has not been followed up with you.
Having reviewed all the work we have on I don't believe we will be pursuing this bar. While I understand your need for a bar like this it's simply not going to be a commercially viable fitment for us given the cost of the development etc.
If you have any other questions about Hayman Reese products please don't hesitate to contact me again.
Regards,
Simon Rodwell
Product Manager Kaymar rear bar and tyre carrier; Safari Snorkel: ARB under-bonnet compressor; LRA fuel tank; Winch, bullbar; Cibie Super Oscars; Rhino Platform Roof Rack, Reversing camera; Traxide auxiliary battery system, 17" rims - Cooper ST.
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| 1st Nov 2007 1:55 am |
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caverD3
Member Since: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922
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Mitchell bros don't have a hitch to photograph at the moment. They are being tested I think.
Once they have the final product all details will be released I am sure. The bush is in my recovery eye and isn't coming out without destruction I suspect. This hitch should be nice and quiet because of this bush. “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
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| 1st Nov 2007 2:34 am |
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Martin Krutli
Member Since: 17 Apr 2007
Location: Adelaide
Posts: 229
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Oh the joys of being back to work after 6 weeks hols - no time to even look at the forum.
New Disco is now 2 weeks old and I've managed to cover about 400Km's - which included about 300Kms last weekend. There seems to be little of the tubo lag, etc pulling away that some have reported and the whole vehicle drives beautifully There is hardly any noise from the BFG's (far less than in the Pajero) - so very impressed.
Now, re Mitchell Bros hitch. All looks great and I'm 95% ready to order - the one concern I have is that it puts the pivot point for the Treg Hitch out (as in away from the car) by about 110mm to a total of around 305mm (approx). Does anyone have any idea of what impact this may have on towing stability?
Also, from your post CaverD3, it appears that the bush is a press fit - does it need any special tools to install?
Cheers,
Martin
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| 3rd Nov 2007 3:44 am |
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caverD3
Member Since: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922
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Martin Krutli wrote:
the one concern I have is that it puts the pivot point for the Treg Hitch out (as in away from the car) by about 110mm to a total of around 305mm (approx). Does anyone have any idea of what impact this may have on towing stability?
Also, from your post CaverD3, it appears that the bush is a press fit - does it need any special tools to install?
Martin
Ask Catweasel about stabitity as I think his ends up almost as far out. Also the BRS hitch also sticks out, some of the SA guys may be able to give feedback.
See posts:
http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic8655.ht...p;start=15
http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic11603.h...p;start=15
The bush clicks in when the bolts are tightened. So no tools required. We are going to see if mine can be removed without destruction though. “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
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| 3rd Nov 2007 5:36 am |
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will
Member Since: 24 Jun 2007
Location: Gold Coast
Posts: 31
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Does anyone know if this hitch can be used with a Kaymar rear bar and tyre carrier and suitable for towing using the HR Weight Distribution Hitch attachment (without using load levelling bars)?
It's either this or the new HR bar and no auxiliary fuel tank!! Kaymar rear bar and tyre carrier; Safari Snorkel: ARB under-bonnet compressor; LRA fuel tank; Winch, bullbar; Cibie Super Oscars; Rhino Platform Roof Rack, Reversing camera; Traxide auxiliary battery system, 17" rims - Cooper ST.
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| 4th Nov 2007 1:11 am |
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caverD3
Member Since: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922
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When we have the a prototype back after testing Hagis will check if it will fit with his Kaymar bar.
Although the engineer sees no reason why it would not work with a WDH, there has been some discussion about the air suspension models and a WDH confusing the self leveling of the vehicle.
If it would work with the LR hitch I don't see why it would not work with a this hitch.
Bear in mind it is engineer rated not LR approved so your insurance would be fine but LR could argue over warranty as it is a non approved like any other non LR accessory.
If someone has used the BRS hitch with a WDH they would tell you if it worked for them; this should give a good indication as they have similar geometry.
See if Aaron can get confirmation on use with WDH without load leveling bars as I am unsure of how these work. “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
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| 4th Nov 2007 7:12 am |
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will
Member Since: 24 Jun 2007
Location: Gold Coast
Posts: 31
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Thanks for this information. Will wait patiently for more information to become available. Kaymar rear bar and tyre carrier; Safari Snorkel: ARB under-bonnet compressor; LRA fuel tank; Winch, bullbar; Cibie Super Oscars; Rhino Platform Roof Rack, Reversing camera; Traxide auxiliary battery system, 17" rims - Cooper ST.
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| 4th Nov 2007 8:44 pm |
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zjed
Member Since: 01 Oct 2007
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 4
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Yes, you're correct. The HR bar is the low one. Here is their reply when I told them it was no good. :-
Quote:You are right this towbar does take away some ground clearance for off road use. It has primarily been designed for those wanting to use the Discovery as a touring vehicle to tow a caravan.
We have no plans for a off road version (more clearance) because of the work involved we don't believe we would get a return on the development costs.
I would like to put my name down for a Mitchell bros one. But I can't until I purchase my D3.
Zjed
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| 6th Nov 2007 10:55 pm |
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