Calgary Jeep Association

4x4 Related Groups => General Talk => Topic started by: BlackYJ on June 12, 2008, 09:36:34 AM

Title: Ditch Hitch
Post by: BlackYJ on June 12, 2008, 09:36:34 AM

Saw this yesterday at the Petroleum Show and thought it was interesting.

http://www.ditchhitch.com/ (http://www.ditchhitch.com/)

I think that guy told me it was about $185

Title: Re: Ditch Hitch
Post by: yyc_tbird_sc on June 12, 2008, 09:09:24 PM

How did you like the show this year (aside from the rain)?

Title: Re: Ditch Hitch
Post by: apex on June 15, 2008, 11:59:33 PM

I worked the show this year. Didn't like it one bit, but I was trapped in the coference side of things.

As for the ditch Hitch... I wonder what the shear load is on the lockpin.

Title: Re: Ditch Hitch
Post by: BlackYJ on June 16, 2008, 07:22:41 AM

Quote from: apex on June 15, 2008, 11:59:33 PM

As for the ditch Hitch... I wonder what the shear load is on the lockpin.

I believe he told me the ditch hitch was rated for 24,000 lbs or something like that and in the video they had, they we launching cars and stuff.  I don't think it would be a problem for Jeepers at all

Title: Re: Ditch Hitch
Post by: yyc_tbird_sc on June 17, 2008, 06:03:50 PM

I dunno...it seems like something else I would have to carry. I have all the trust in my 3/4" (or I have one 7/8" shackle too). It is a neat idea though, and the fact that it pivots sideways is always a good thing.