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Freedom Pivot Ball Hitch
« on: February 01, 2016, 04:28:20 PM »
hiyas, has anyone seen/used one of these? Any thoughts/opinions?

http://theusatrailerstore.com/freedom-pivot-ball-hitch/

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Re: Freedom Pivot Ball Hitch
« Reply #1 on: February 24, 2016, 12:34:01 AM »
Hi Rob,
  Looks to be an interesting intermediate solution to the motorcycle trailer swivel hitch question, but, does it meet Australian Safety Standards?
  I suppose the next question would be... could you get it certified, by your State's Transport/Roads Authority? Cheers, John.
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Re: Freedom Pivot Ball Hitch
« Reply #2 on: February 24, 2016, 04:52:10 AM »
My thoughts are it would provide double articulation and basically do what the ball is designed to do.

My main concern is when you apply the brakes, it would flop forward and send a jolt through the bike. Which if big enough mid corner, could unseat the back wheel.


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Re: Freedom Pivot Ball Hitch
« Reply #3 on: February 24, 2016, 06:24:34 AM »
Quote from: Gadget on February 24, 2016, 04:52:10 AM
.... when you apply the brakes, it would flop forward and send a jolt through the bike. Which if big enough mid corner, could unseat the back wheel.


Not if the unit was mounted so that there would only be a sideways flop.

Check some other items on their website, some nice stuff there, eg: http://theusatrailerstore.com/rally-wagon-motorcycle-trailer/

Import costs might be an issue.
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Re: Freedom Pivot Ball Hitch
« Reply #4 on: February 24, 2016, 06:26:05 AM »
Quote from: Williamson on February 24, 2016, 06:24:34 AM
Quote from: Gadget on February 24, 2016, 04:52:10 AM
.... when you apply the brakes, it would flop forward and send a jolt through the bike. Which if big enough mid corner, could unseat the back wheel.


Not if the unit was mounted so that there would only be a sideways flop.

Check some other items on their website, some nice stuff there, eg: http://theusatrailerstore.com/rally-wagon-motorcycle-trailer/

Import costs might be an issue.

That makes sense.
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Re: Freedom Pivot Ball Hitch
« Reply #5 on: February 24, 2016, 06:27:59 AM »
After seeing what happened with Joe's trailer after his accident (trailer stayed upright) I am firmly convinced a full pivoting hitch is ideal.
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Re: Freedom Pivot Ball Hitch
« Reply #6 on: February 24, 2016, 12:36:35 PM »
Quote from: Gadget on February 24, 2016, 06:27:59 AM
After seeing what happened with Joe's trailer after his accident (trailer stayed upright) I am firmly convinced a full pivoting hitch is ideal.
That's one of the reasons a rotating coupling is recommended for bikes
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Re: Freedom Pivot Ball Hitch
« Reply #7 on: February 24, 2016, 03:53:51 PM »
The pivoting coupling on the Elite seams to do all that's needed for us.....but if I was looking for a new coupling I would seriously investigate a mini version of the off-road coupling I have used made by Tregg  :think1
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Re: Freedom Pivot Ball Hitch
« Reply #8 on: February 24, 2016, 06:31:20 PM »
Getting a hitch certified, is a huge cost
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Re: Freedom Pivot Ball Hitch
« Reply #9 on: February 24, 2016, 07:25:36 PM »
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my hitch swivels 360 deg and its a lot heavier than those  in the USA trailers

made in Maryborough Qld,, I poSTed his address a while back in another thread about trailers..
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Re: Freedom Pivot Ball Hitch
« Reply #10 on: March 19, 2016, 08:45:29 AM »
   "The Freedom Ball is a 1-7/8 " ball hitch assembly..."
1-7/8 " =  47.625mm, not 50mm... maybe something else to consider.
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