Post by: xcvator on November 05, 2017, 07:57:04 PM
Post by: Bad Scott on November 05, 2017, 07:59:02 PM
Post by: lloydus67 on November 05, 2017, 07:59:20 PM
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Post by: gronk on November 05, 2017, 08:16:31 PM
Post by: GeoffA on November 05, 2017, 08:22:48 PM
I was having trouble with mine a while back.
Next time it's out, have a look at the pin holes in the hitch and the receiver. Rattling around can cause the pin to burr the holes on the front of the hitch, and on the rear of the receiver. The burrs then catch on each other, making the hitch a bugger to withdraw.
Knock/grind/file the burrs off and all will be good as new....assuming it's the same issue.....
:cheers:
Geoff
Post by: EagleBoy on November 06, 2017, 11:47:19 AM
Post by: glenm64 on November 06, 2017, 12:05:23 PM
Haha, this is what I pictured ;DPoor bastard. Bet you theres no male squirrels round for miles
Cheers Glen
Post by: briann532 on November 06, 2017, 03:22:12 PM
:-[ :-[ :-[
Ok, I'm out.............
Post by: Cruiser 105Tvan on November 06, 2017, 06:39:50 PM
I've seen it from a distance at Mansfield.
Does it have a bolt that tightens the inserted tongue in the receiver on the car?
Or is xcvator talking about the tow ball and the coupling it fits into?
I cannot imagine that xcvator would be confused by a grub screw and lock nut on the top of the coupling.
Or that he'd try to uncouple it while the release handle was locked down.
You didn't leave the tennis ball on the tow ball when you dropped the caravan onto the hitch did you xcvator?
Post by: Swannie on November 06, 2017, 06:52:45 PM
Geoff, you've seen the hitch referred to in the original post haven't you?
I've seen it from a distance at Mansfield.
Does it have a bolt that tightens the inserted tongue in the receiver on the car?
Or is xcvator talking about the tow ball and the coupling it fits into?
I cannot imagine that xcvator would be confused by a grub screw and lock nut on the top of the coupling.
Or that he'd try to uncouple it while the release handle was locked down.
You didn't leave the tennis ball on the tow ball when you dropped the caravan onto the hitch did you xcvator?
Yeah he would get confused he’s very old
Post by: peter01 on November 06, 2017, 07:05:19 PM
Yeah he would get confused he’s very old
:cup:
Post by: gronk on November 06, 2017, 07:06:41 PM
Or is xcvator talking about the tow ball and the coupling it fits into?
He can't be too worried about his ball(s), cause he hasn't replied and explained ??
Perhaps his ball(s) is OK now ??
Post by: xcvator on November 06, 2017, 07:15:31 PM
No, there is no tennis ball stuck on the
, ball and yes the receiver is not locked down
So what is the best way to adjust. the receiver so that the ball doesn't jamb on the. ball ;D
Post by: GeoffA on November 06, 2017, 07:37:17 PM
:cheers:
Post by: Cruiser 105Tvan on November 06, 2017, 08:46:40 PM
There are a heap of the 50mm couplings that can not be adjusted, only lubricated.
If you machine it, you will make it looser.
Post by: glenm64 on November 06, 2017, 08:51:21 PM
If it hasn't got a grub screw on the coupling you can't adjust it without taking it apart and machining it.100% correct.
There are a heap of the 50mm couplings that can not be adjusted, only lubricated.
If you machine it, you will make it looser.
The bottom of the coupling hasn't been hit, causing it to deform inwards has it?
Cheers Glen
Post by: GeoffA on November 06, 2017, 08:58:28 PM
:cheers:
Post by: Bird on November 06, 2017, 09:02:49 PM
Quote from: GeoffA
Keith, are you using an old 2" ball in a 50mm coupling?that's what I was tryin to ask but it wouldn't post :(
Post by: Cruiser 105Tvan on November 06, 2017, 09:58:22 PM
Keith, are you using an old 2" ball in a 50mm coupling?
:cheers:
I thought about that, but they are usually clearly marked and I thought he'd notice.
Seeing as a 2" ball is actually 52mm. it'd be a bit tight.
You might need a jemmy bar to help you get it off.
Post by: GeoffA on November 07, 2017, 05:41:42 AM
Used to see this years ago when blokes would use a ball they got from their dad 'cos they were too tight to buy the correct size.
:cheers:
Post by: macca on November 07, 2017, 06:35:30 AM
Could you not borrow a receiver/ball assembly and try it, if your still away, surely someone in the "caravan park" would lend you one 🤣🤣🤣 All in jest mate
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Post by: xcvator on November 07, 2017, 06:08:59 PM
Post by: GeoffA on November 07, 2017, 06:11:58 PM
Is the lock mechanism fully retracting?
Maybe try retracting or removing the grub screw and see if it improves.
Post by: Hoyks on November 07, 2017, 06:36:28 PM
(http://www.ozanda.com.au/image/cache/data/Couplings/Coupling-colz-453x397.jpg)
http://www.ozanda.com.au/trailer-coupling-hitch-50mm-2000kg-over-ride-galvanized (http://www.ozanda.com.au/trailer-coupling-hitch-50mm-2000kg-over-ride-galvanized)
Hold the screw with a screw driver, back off the lock nut and then back off the screw 1/2 a turn. Tighten the nut to lock it down again.
See if that helps.
Post by: xcvator on November 08, 2017, 06:54:45 PM
Post by: GeoffA on November 08, 2017, 07:46:19 PM
:cheers:
Post by: xcvator on November 09, 2017, 08:00:53 PM
When we got home today and I unhitched the van it still stuck a bit ,but not as badly as before.
I think the trail-a-mate jack/jockey wheel that I've ordered should help a lot too
:cheers:
Post by: tracker on November 10, 2017, 03:44:27 AM
Try a DO35 or similar......mb
Cheers Tracker.
Post by: paul.o on November 10, 2017, 11:04:54 AM