6 Best Tow Hitches For Towing Caravans Or Trailers
When towing, having the correct hitch is essential for ensuring a safe and smooth journey. With Carac’s huge range of tow ball mounts, we can almost always assist with tailoring the best solution to meet your requirements.
Some of the points you will need to consider when choosing the right hitch are weight capacity limits, tow bar receiver dimensions and the required tow ball height. As well as these factors, there are a multitude of vehicles on the market that present their own unique challenges in the selection process. These include the Ford Ranger, Mazda BT-50, Volkswagen Amarok and Mitsubishi Pajero Sport.
Our knowledgeable staff will help you take the guesswork out of the process by providing you with expert advice.
We stock most of the major brands of hitches including Mister Hitches, Hot Hitches, Hayman Reese and Cargo Mate, there are certainly plenty to choose from.
1. STINGER Solid Aluminium Towing Ball Mount
One-piece Aluminium 6061 T6 Alloy with no welds, Super Strong – 36% stronger than steel. Australian Design Rules Compliant and Stunning good looks!
2. Mister Hitches Adjustable
Extra Heavy Duty Adjustable Ball Mount. Adjustable and fully reversible – 12 stages in total! Robotic welded for maximum quality, CNC machined for maximum accuracy, fits 2” x 2” tow bar receivers, complies with the test requirements of ADR62/02.
3. Mister Hitches Adjustable 4.5T
4,500kg max tow capacity 450kg max T.W. Solid steel shank with dual gussets for superior strength. Suits 50mm (DO35) or 70mm (DO45) tow balls or pins, reversible shank and ball platform, 16 stage adjustment, tested and compliant with ADR62/02, tested up to 6,750kg (longitudinal tension).
4. Mister Hitches Fixed 4.5T
These hitches are drop forged for extreme durability, 1 piece solid shank, reversible – raises or lowers the ball to the right level for towing, complies with the test requirements of ADR/62, fits 2” x 2” tow bar receivers.
5. BRUTUS Adjustable Hitch
The BRUTUS adjustable hitch is the latest in the Black Jack range. Made from a high grade solid steel, the BRUTUS rightfully carries a lifetime warranty. Shank can be used as a drop or rise, maximum GTW Load 3,500kg, Max Tongue WT 350kg, includes bolts, nuts and 50mm tow ball, bonus locking pin, ADR compliant, fits all 2” square receivers.
6. Hayman Reese
Hayman Reese have been an industry leader in towing since they started manufacturing tow bars in 1951. Hayman Reese remains one of the few local manufacturers of automotive components – designing, manufacturing, and testing in house. Carac stock a huge range of Hayman Reese tow hitches, to suit just about every application.