Member Since: 17 Jan 2008
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 352
I had this low profile tow bracket made in Durban (South Africa) and have used it extensively on two different D3's to tow my offroad camper trailer
If you are interested, I can find their contact details and have one shipped out.D3 2005 HSE V8 model, snorkel, nudge bar, uprated tow hitch (12T), Goodyear Wrangler MTR (MT) tyres, National Luna battery box, Outback roof-rack, Takla seat covers.
10th May 2012 8:29 am
caverD3
Member Since: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922
I like the Fuji White much nicer than the old white. Didn't think it was worth the extra money for another colour. It would look good in black (for about five minutes) Black interior witha white car matches the dog.
Not many Ks just over $100K been ill lost 4 months with repairs (don't use Scientific smash repairs) will be keeping it for off road and caving/camping.
We pay way too much but with Keatings 25% tax on it does not help. OS the prices are better. But the US pay less than the poms for LRs. Always only compare on road price. If I ask a dealer for an on road price and he otherwise I have always walked out.
D4 is still good value compared to others. LC200 starts at $90,000 in reality (except the miners proverty pack).
Doc looks like that hitch is based on the D4 one with a different attachment. Is it removable?“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.
10th May 2012 9:46 am
garrycol
Member Since: 06 Dec 2010
Location: Canberra
Posts: 1130
caverD3 wrote:
Doc looks like that hitch is based on the D4 one with a different attachment. Is it removable?
And certainly not certified for use in Australia. Have a towing related accident with that hitch will risk your insurance.
10th May 2012 10:51 am
caverD3
Member Since: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922
certification here just requires it to be tested and rated, with placard of particular letter sizes. Also there has to be a serial number for each hitch.
Depends what SA requires and does it match our requirements.“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.
10th May 2012 10:59 am
garrycol
Member Since: 06 Dec 2010
Location: Canberra
Posts: 1130
caverD3 wrote:
certification here just requires it to be tested and rated, with placard of particular letter sizes. Also there has to be a serial number for each hitch.
Depends what SA requires and does it match our requirements.
Yes - but by an authorised Aust engineer to confirm ADR Compliance.
So as provided from South Africa is not strictly legal until Aust certification is gained.
10th May 2012 12:00 pm
Doc
Member Since: 17 Jan 2008
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 352
Quote:
Doc looks like that hitch is based on the D4 one with a different attachment. Is it removable?
It is based on a D3 and is removeable. It comes with a test certificate from the engineering manufacturer in SA. So it seems like I need to get it certified in Oz too. Any ideas on where that can be done?
Thanks
DocD3 2005 HSE V8 model, snorkel, nudge bar, uprated tow hitch (12T), Goodyear Wrangler MTR (MT) tyres, National Luna battery box, Outback roof-rack, Takla seat covers.
10th May 2012 11:39 pm
caverD3
Member Since: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922
I would check with your insurer and The RTA (or whatever they are callled in WA) if you have a certificate from the manufacturer and it was imported with the vehicle it may be enough. The get it tested here it will be destroyed or damaged in the testing process.“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.
11th May 2012 12:33 am
Doc
Member Since: 17 Jan 2008
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 352
Thanks for the advice Caver My D3 is an Ozzie vehicle but I brought the tow hitch over from my previous D3 in SA.
DocD3 2005 HSE V8 model, snorkel, nudge bar, uprated tow hitch (12T), Goodyear Wrangler MTR (MT) tyres, National Luna battery box, Outback roof-rack, Takla seat covers.
11th May 2012 6:07 am
DRD
Member Since: 09 Apr 2012
Location: Wagga Wagga
Posts: 7
Hi, Have a look at the Kaymar rear bar site it has and alternate hitch setup it shows a Mitch Hitch which is the height you need
DD
15th May 2012 2:13 pm
Martin Krutli
Member Since: 17 Apr 2007
Location: Adelaide
Posts: 229
Towing Hitch
Hi CaverD3 - will you be becoming CaverD4 ?
Sounds very nice, but once you do all the mods again, $90K becpmes the best part of $100K. Mind you, that applies to anything one buys for off-road touring.
Do you know how much of the D3 equipment is tranferrable to the D4 (eg long range tank, dual battery systems, etc)?
Given the performance of my self managed super fund, I'm thinking paying out the ballon payment and keeping the D3 is looking more and more attractive (even though that 3L V6 sounds pretty good).
Cheers,
MartinMY08 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.
5th Jun 2012 11:33 am
caverD3
Member Since: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922
Hi Martin,
Won't be transfering much as I am keeping the D3 too. Dogs won't fit in anything else and we are fed up of swappping cars for the dogs. Besides SWMBO may hog the D4. “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.
5th Jun 2012 11:52 am
Martin Krutli
Member Since: 17 Apr 2007
Location: Adelaide
Posts: 229
Tow Hitch
Hi Caver D3.
Hope those dogs apreciate tthe effort you go to for them!
Cheers,
MartinMY08 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.
Hi Martin,
I moved from a D3 to D4 last August and transferred the Traxide SC80 + Optima D34 yellow top, Rhino Rack aero bars x3, 17" steel wheels and luggage power socket.
IIRC, the shape of the D4 is different around the spare tyre - so the aux fuel tanks are not the same as D3.
Cheers,
Rob
5th Jun 2012 12:18 pm
caverD3
Member Since: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922
They have no idea, Especially "The Queen of Sheba".:
She is such a princess. “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.
5th Jun 2012 12:19 pm
Graham69
Member Since: 18 Oct 2012
Location: Sydney
Posts: 11
SA hitch
Doc,
I would be interested in one of the hitches, what sort of price are we looking at? ADR what? Who cares as long as it works, as in many other instances Australians miss out on good products or pay way over he odds because of "compliance"
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Always only compare on road price. If I ask a dealer for an on road price and he otherwise I have always walked out.
The get it tested here it will be destroyed or damaged in the testing process.
My D3 is an Ozzie vehicle but I brought the tow hitch over from my previous D3 in SA.
?
Dogs won't fit in anything else and we are fed up of swappping cars for the dogs. 
Besides SWMBO may hog the D4. 
