Well, here it is then - the new hack! Finally managed to find a few minutes to actually hook the van up and sort out the hitch before taking it for a spin around the block. First thing that struck me was that the safety chains are now way too long - I can't imagine why this is so, perhaps it is that the ball is 5cm lower, but I've had to let the last 3 links dangle free to get anything like a setup that would stop the van from hitting the ground. Then there's the holes for the 'D' shackles - I was in the habit of poking one leg up through the hole and then fitting the bolt. This can't happen here because the hole is just too small (but stronger I tell myself). You end up having to put the bolt through the hole but the end of it jams on the hitch holding bolt/pin and it's just plain awkward. Took and age to sort out something that is OK to go. Next was the beloved breakaway link. I have to say that I'm not that impressed with this now mandatory ...