Land Rover Monthly

LETTERS

Hitch warning

I READ with interest the article in Norfolk Garage of December 2021. The tow hitch pictured was of a type with a limited capacity of, I believe 1.5 ton. When new they were painted orange so users would know not to use them above their rated capacity!

The tow ball is the same diameter as the more common 3.5 ton so the unknowing later user could inadvertently hook on a heavier trailer which clearly presents a danger of

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