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canyonero
Member Since: 11 Feb 2008
Location: the shire
Posts: 26
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ive just fitted a couple of weeks ago a mitchell bros hitch
very happy but have i done something wrong or can the reverse sensors be adjusted to another angle
as the sensors pick up the hitch
its not exactly convenient removing it after each use
anyone else been there too
regards
canyonero wouldnt drive a toyota for all the bricks at boral
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14th Mar 2009 10:10 am |
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caverD3
Member Since: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922
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There is a tip earlier in this thread. You can rotate the two inmost sensors. If you don't feel confident Aron can do it.
Look for this post:
'Sensor Modification
Post edited degree figure corrected.
Moving the sensor and surround by about 75 degrees away from the hitch works. 90 degeees will cause sensors to go off because they are pointing too low.
Moved mine 90 then back about 15 degrees when I found it to register uneven ground.
You can move sensors without taking off the skin by undoing the screws holding the skin then pulling it away from the bumper. It is easier with someone to help holding a torch so you can see what you are doing.
Note position of sensors in next post. ' “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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14th Mar 2009 11:46 pm |
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canyonero
Member Since: 11 Feb 2008
Location: the shire
Posts: 26
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many thanks ill go looking for the post etc
i knew someone would have been there before wouldnt drive a toyota for all the bricks at boral
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15th Mar 2009 8:44 am |
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mitchellbros4x4
Member Since: 25 Oct 2007
Location: Sydney
Posts: 66
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Hi all,
Just wanted to know how everyones tow hitches are going??
Any problems??
Any feedback, positive or negative??
Aaron Mitchell
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7th Apr 2009 7:56 am |
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DG
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Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: The Gaff
Posts: 50978
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Please refrain from posting commercial contact details in posts and in sig lines. 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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7th Apr 2009 8:00 am |
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mitchellbros4x4
Member Since: 25 Oct 2007
Location: Sydney
Posts: 66
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DG wrote:Please refrain from posting commercial contact details in posts and in sig lines.
Thanks for unlocking the thread, I will not put any contact information in my sig again. If people want to contact me, they will do so, without my assistance.
Thanks again.
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8th Apr 2009 10:15 am |
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jh972
Member Since: 19 Feb 2007
Location: Sydney
Posts: 37
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Yes, thanks for unlocking this thread.
I for one took no offence at the minimal commercial mention (in this instance).
You have to realise that Mitchell Bros invested considerable money in developing a problem solve for all of us, which will only be of benefit to them if they can sell enough to cover their considerable costs.
The saga of this development is one of the success stories of this forum - exactly one of the reasons it exists.
I know it may be a fine line, but I see no problem in providing feedback to a manufacturer which in the end, benefits us.
Just my $0.02 worth. 2007 TDV6 SE Stornoway Gray
Llams Ride Height Controller, Traxide dual battery system,
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19th Apr 2009 12:05 pm |
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SJR
Member Since: 09 Aug 2006
Location: East Manchester
Posts: 4030
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jh972 wrote:
You have to realise that Mitchell Bros invested considerable money in developing a problem solve for all of us, which will only be of benefit to them if they can sell enough to cover their considerable costs.
And we all have to remember that this site costs Martin money to run/host, and that benefits us all, especially those who can make commercial gain from the target audience, he can only do it if site sponsors/individual donors contribute enough to cover his costs I believe that every human has a finite number of heart-beats. I don't intend to waste any of mine running around doing exercises.
Buzz Aldrin (1930 -
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19th Apr 2009 12:30 pm |
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rmp
Member Since: 15 Jan 2009
Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Posts: 73
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Unnecessary quote removed
Looks to me like those aims are mutually compatible.
There's a line between warranted commercial advertising and genuine developing-with-the-community. I suggest that this thread is very much the latter. However, because it's a grey area it is difficult to define what's acceptable and what isn't so a fairly strict law needs to be enforced. --
Robert
Life is better in low range
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19th Apr 2009 9:10 pm |
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DG
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Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
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Thanks for your observations . Be assured that the primary consideration is to uphold the rules to ensure that existing sponsors, who are paying reasonable sums to promote their services, are protected against the darker side of the grey area you speak of. Regardless of an investment by any party their ultimate goal is to profit from the promotion of the items or services they provide. To that end the commercial posting rules will be upheld by the moderators until such point that an agreement is in place with the site owner. 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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19th Apr 2009 10:19 pm |
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caverD3
Member Since: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922
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Just a thought, DG
How flexible are the sponsorship fees? Oz is a small market and a small part of the forum. “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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20th Apr 2009 12:20 am |
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DMC
Member Since: 26 Jul 2008
Location: western queensland
Posts: 12
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Agree with most of the above posts, gratefull that Mitchell Bros took the trouble to design & build a practical tow hitch for such a small msrket. Thanks to the Aus.members for the practical input, & also the people who run this excellent site.
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20th Apr 2009 1:06 am |
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Martin Krutli
Member Since: 17 Apr 2007
Location: Adelaide
Posts: 229
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Hi Aaron,
Just back from a trip up the Oodnadatta Track, to Halligan Bay (Lake Eyre), the Painted Desert, Kings Canyon in the West Mac's then on to Palm VAlley via the Mereenie Loop and down through the Finke Gorge - towing my Campomatic. Did about 4,500Km's over 11 days - awesome trip. The trailer towed like a dream on the Mitchell Hitch, even through the Finke Gorge where we travelled through deep sand, creek crossings and deeply rutted spots that would have probably seen 'the plow' ripped off.
Couldn't be happier.
Cheers,
Martin MY08 TDV6 SE. White/Alpaca. BFG265/65/18 At's
Autologic, Trackside Dual Battery syst., Remote GME UHF, 4X4 Intelligence rear wheel carrier, Boab removable rear drawer system w National Luna fridge, Mitchell Bros hitch.
Rasta Plate. 110L LRA long-range fuel tank.
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20th Apr 2009 3:57 am |
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DG
Site Moderator
Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: The Gaff
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caverD3 wrote:Just a thought, DG
How flexible are the sponsorship fees? Oz is a small market and a small part of the forum.
That's Martin's territory TBH. PM him, I'm sure he would be happy to answer your questions. 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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20th Apr 2009 6:49 am |
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basbog
Member Since: 18 Mar 2009
Location: Adelaide
Posts: 29
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Martin
Go to Opposite Lock, Sth rd Mile End and they can fit the Mitchell Bros tow hitch, around 1,000, however totally worth, any questions please ask
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20th Apr 2009 8:40 am |
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