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Chunky86

Member

• Feb 8, 2021

• #1

Hi Guys,
I'm after a new hitch to use for general towing as well as the odd recovery either by strap / rope or fixed bar. Does the following look ok?


ASC Industries 5500kg ball and pin jaw towing hitch coupling supplied with bolts & ball cap
by ASC
Learn more: Amazon product

Thanks in advance!

 

steve2286w

Well-Known Member

• Feb 8, 2021

• #2

Looks like it will do the job
Mines similar but has the ball on top of pin

 

kevstar

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Full Member

• Feb 8, 2021

• #3

I buy a proper towball from Dixon Bate at least you know its not a sh!te import copy.
You'll pay a tad more but why take the chance.

 

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Chunky86

Member

• Feb 9, 2021

• #4

Cheers guys

 

norseman

Well-Known Member

• Feb 11, 2021

• #5

Do they advertise the hitch as being heavy duty?
Only ask because the usual capacity is 3.5 t

Agree with Kevstar though, you get what you pay for when it comes to safety.

 

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rob1miles

Well-Known Member

• Feb 11, 2021

• #6

I'd be careful. I've dad a few cheap things where they have used carbon steel instead of a decent chrome moly alloy. Its seems ok at first as the carbon steel is strong but its not tough and it breaks suddenly. When I needed a NATO hitch I went for a used original.

 

Mick X11

Active Member

• Feb 11, 2021

• #7

The company I work for make tow bars, they sell a range of the hitches you are looking at - both Dixon Bate and Bradley brand, we stock those not make them. I know they aren't super cheap but you may be able to negotiate a bit of discount - sales side is nothing to with me! Pretty sure they only go up to 3.5 tonne capacity though.
Without advertising the company name google tow bars, Atherstone - it's the company actually in Atherstone not near it.....