The Raptor adjustable hitch has just been released by
Mister Hitches after two years of development & testing in Australia. It
features sixteen stages of height adjustment at 32mm increments. From
towbar height the maximum adjustable height is 188mm while the maximum
drop is 210mm depending on how the shank & tongue are positioned. An
optional shank with give a rise to 350mm & a drop to 370mm.
The Raptor has a powder coated enamel finish & is
compliant with ADR62/02. It is rated at 4500kg Gross Trailer Mass & has
a 450kg towball capacity, suiting both 50mm & 70mm tow balls.
Three-quarter inch high tensile bolts & nyloc nuts along with toothed
conical washers are supplied with the hitch.
The Raptor is compatible with all major brand off road hitches used on
camper trailers & caravans and is priced at $289. For more details check
the website at
https://intertradeholdings.com.au/mister-hitches.html
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position 1 - 115mm - 147mm - 179mm - 210mm drop |
position 2 - 80mm - 48mm - 16mm rise - 16mm drop |
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position 3 - 4mm - 36mm - 68mm - 100mm drop |
position 4 - 92mm - 124mm - 156mm - 188mm rise |
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The rise & drop is measured from the top
of the shank to the top of the ball platform. |
Thanks to Steve Nicholson
of Intertrade Holdings Pty Ltd for the info
artilce by Rob
on the
camper trailer scene
