Gen-Y 5" Australian Tongue D045

The Gen-Y 5" Australian Tongue (DO45) is a genuine Gen-Y interchangeable hitch attachment designed specifically for the Australian towing market. Rated to 4,500kg, this heavy-duty attachment is engineered for use with compatible Gen-Y adjustable hitch systems and provides direct compatibility with Cruisemaster DO45 articulating couplings.

Manufactured in the USA from heavy-duty fabricated steel, the Australian Tongue offers a robust solution for owners of off-road caravans, camper trailers and expedition trailers using a DO45 coupling. Its interchangeable design allows you to quickly swap between different Gen-Y hitch attachments to suit your towing requirements.

Features

• Genuine Gen-Y interchangeable hitch attachment
• Maximum towing capacity: 4,500kg
• Maximum tongue weight: 500kg
• Designed for DO45 articulating couplings
• Three mounting positions for adjustable coupling location
• Heavy-duty fabricated steel construction
• Durable powder-coated finish
• Designed for compatible Gen-Y adjustable hitch systems
• Made in the USA

Designed for Australian Off-Road Towing

The Australian Tongue has been developed specifically to suit Australian towing applications where DO45 articulating couplings are widely used. Unlike a conventional tow ball, the DO45 coupling provides a high degree of articulation, making it well suited to off-road touring and challenging terrain.

By fitting this Australian Tongue to your compatible Gen-Y hitch, you can connect directly to a DO45-equipped trailer while retaining the flexibility of the Gen-Y interchangeable hitch system.

Adjustable Coupling Position

The tongue incorporates three mounting positions, allowing the DO45 coupling location to be positioned closer to or further from the tow vehicle.

This additional adjustment can assist with trailer clearance, rear-mounted accessories and optimising the towing setup for different vehicles and trailers.

Heavy-Duty Construction

Built from high-strength fabricated steel, the Australian Tongue is designed to withstand demanding recreational and commercial towing applications. The durable powder-coated finish helps protect against corrosion and everyday wear.

Interchangeable Gen-Y System

This attachment forms part of the Gen-Y interchangeable hitch range. Owners can quickly change between different hitch attachments, including tow balls, Versa-Balls and Australian Tongues, without replacing the entire hitch assembly.

This flexibility allows a single Gen-Y hitch to be configured for a variety of trailers and coupling styles as your towing needs change.

Ideal Applications

• Off-road caravans
• Camper trailers
• Expedition trailers
• Heavy-duty recreational towing
• Commercial towing applications
• Trailers fitted with Cruisemaster DO45 couplings

Specifications

• Maximum towing capacity: 4,500kg
• Maximum tongue weight: 500kg
• Coupling compatibility: Cruisemaster DO45
• Receiver compatibility: Compatible Gen-Y adjustable hitch systems
• Overall length: 225mm
• Distance from DO45 pin centre to locking pin: 130mm and 160mm
• DO45 pin hole diameter: 32mm
• Construction: Heavy-duty fabricated steel
• Finish: Powder coated
• Country of manufacture: USA

Important

This Australian Tongue is designed exclusively for compatible Gen-Y adjustable hitch systems and is not intended for direct installation into a standard 2" vehicle receiver. A Gen-Y reducing bush is required when using compatible DO35 couplings or 50mm/70mm tow ball accessories. Always ensure all towing components are correctly rated for the intended load and installed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.