adapter plate for nato tow hitch

[mattblack71]

hi to all,just joined and have a usefull idea for anyone wanting to use a pintle hitch/nato trailer.ive got a 3/4ton gkn sankey fast tow,which pulls fantastically behind surf,btw, and wanted to keep the nato type hitch.i have fabricated a system along the lines of the one used by land rovers which allows me to use normal ball hitch and nato hitch with minimal disruption when changing trailer type.if anyone is interested let me know and i will (try to,lol) post some piccys.i have tried posting a pic of my 4runner,but doesnt seem to appear as yet-ill keep trying.

[Ava_Banana]

I'd be interested in a pic, thanks.

I fancy a Sankey

[biosurf]

Yep that would be great, been thinking of doing something similar on mine Upload your pics to photobucket then put the link in your post.

Welcome to the forum by the way

[mattblack71]

nato adapter plate

thanks for the interest,i will take some good pics and up load them with some fabrication info

[Rustinho]

Interesting...

I'm after setting up a towbar on my surf at some point and any info on something different would be useful.

[arron]

yes me too my mates just bought a sankie and says i can borrow it anytime ,..so in need of a idea how to hitch lol ,..

[POPEYE]

Whats a "nato" hitch?

[Ava_Banana]

Whats a "nato" hitch?

Military Hitch/claw that locks onto the round military trailer (Sankey etc) hookup loop.

[Rustinho]

I've just had a thought (steady on now). Maybe it would be worth your while speaking to these guys given that they sell ex-military vehicles?

http://www.anchorsupplies.com/

http://www.anchorsupplies.com/vehicle.htm

A few years ago I was astounded by some 8 wheel drive multi terrain vehicle they'd got from the Norwegian army that was up for sale. Boy, that would've been fun to have a go in!

[POPEYE]

Cheer's, they look a heafty bit of kit,

[mattblack71]

nato hitch adaptor

ok,ive put some pics of the plate on my surf at the following link,ill post some more of the hitches and fitting and the method ive used for securing them.the plate allows for ball hitch and nato hitch to be used-and please note the slot to allow spare wheel to be removed!lol. http://s828.photobucket.com/albums/zz204/mattblack71/

[si tate]

Errrrmmmm. only one pic & its the wrong end.

[Ava_Banana]

I think it's in his other album:

http://s828.photobucket.com/albums/z...tch%20adaptor/

[danr]

Hey,
Just found this thread, Pics look great.
What did you use to make parts up and does it bolt onto the standard mounting plate for normal tow hitch just like it looks?

Great idea on the hole for spare wheel btw I never thought of that

[gwh200]

I reckon they thought that as well....3 years ago !!