Which hitch?
Submitted: Saturday, Jun 10, 2006 at 22:04
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Garthski
HI all,
Some brainstorming please,
Treg or hyland hitch. I've had a bit of a search of the archives but no real "expert"
opinion.
I've read you can use an equalising hitch with the hyland. Is this correct?
What about with the treg?
I've read that the treg is more difficult to lineup and couple? Is this true?
I'm single and travelling alone? Maybe a rear camera could solve that one!
From a useability perspective is either one that much better? And more adaptable to onroad/offroad applications and towing stability?
I tow my jetski regularly so a ball is always on the vehicle. This fact is not to sway my preference for a hitch of either type.
More ease of coupling and useability.
Garth
Reply By: Member - Ed. C.- Sunday, Jun 11, 2006 at 00:39
Sunday, Jun 11, 2006 at 00:39
Garth,
I believe you have answered your own question(s)....
AFAIK, yes, you can use an equalising set-up with the Hyland coupling..
(don't know about the Treg)
Is the Treg more difficult to line up?.. I don't know, I have a Hyland (easy to hook up, same as any ball coupling), but I guess it would depend on the weight of the trailer & how easy it is to manoeuvre.. In any case, I'm not about to change to any other type of coupling...
Single and travelling alone?? A ball coupling has only to be "near enough" and it'll usually self-align as it drops onto the ball....
Useability (as in off-road-ability)?? Can't say whether one type is better than the other, but IMO the Hyland has just as much articulation (fore & aft, & lateral) as any of the alternatives.. It is also very rubust, and AFAIK , available up to 3500kg rating ..I believe Kedron Caravans use 'em on their off-road 'vans ...
A ball is always on the vehicle?? .. 'Nuff said!!
Ease of coupling, & useability?? ..
Well, I claim no "expert" knowledge, but my current _off-road_ campertrailer has a Hyland coupling (specified by me).. I'm having a replacement built "as we speak", and it too will have a Hyland coupling when completed... Make of that what you will;-))
Regards, Ed. C.
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Reply By: Member - TonyG (Qld) - Sunday, Jun 11, 2006 at 09:17
Sunday, Jun 11, 2006 at 09:17
Hi Garthski,
I can not comment first hand about the treg, as I have never used one.
When I did similar investigation, I aske dthe same questions, and settled with a hyland hitch.
From personal experiance only, I have been very happy with the hyland, never let me down, and done the job
well. Very easy to hokk up and unhook.
If you would like any other specific info, please shoot me an email or member message
Hpe this helps
TonyG
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Reply By: Sand Man (SA) - Sunday, Jun 11, 2006 at 11:14
Sunday, Jun 11, 2006 at 11:14
Garth,
From your comments re the Jetski, The Hyland hitch is probably your best choice as you wont need to change the ball.
Having said that, it's no bother to swap from a ball to the Treg receiver.
I use the Treg and don't have any problem with line up and conecting.
The big advantage of the Treg Coupling is in their silent operation due to the inclusion of the poly block. The treg is the most common of the off road couplings and spare parts (should you need them) would be more readily available.
They are low profile so opening the rear door of my vehicle is a no brainer.
One other advantage of the Treg is that you never get grease on your pants leg, because they don't require greasing. A minor detail maybe, but still relevant.
Take a look at the various type here:- Campertrailers.Org - Couplings
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Follow Up By: Leroy - Sunday, Jun 11, 2006 at 12:39
Sunday, Jun 11, 2006 at 12:39
That's a god little link. I have an Orac, just to be different. Bit of a pain to line up but does the trick! I have 2 hitch's - one with the orac coupling and the other with a ball.
Leroy
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