Vehicle Towing Guide
Remember that towing a trailer or caravan will decrease your vehicle’s acceleration and braking performance. It will also reduce your vehicle control and maneuverability, while increasing fuel consumption. Fitting load leveling devices, however these must not be used with override brakes. Fitting 12 volt electrical connection a seven pin electrical connector provides the electrical power to operate the trailer lights as well as the electric brakes that are fitted to most caravans. Fitting a suitable brake controller and connection all trailers of 750kg GTM or more must be fitted with brakes. Electric brakes are most commonly used and require a brake controller, with appropriate connections to the trailer, to be fitted in the tow vehicle. Extra mirrors may need to be added to the tow vehicle when towing large trailers. It is a legal requirement that the driver has a clear and unobstructed view of the road at all times. Many cars fitted with tow bars, most are likely to have fitted towing electrics which are hidden from the car. This system is used to protect the car lighting systems from potential damage if wiring in a trailer should malfunction. Is a tried and tested system in very wide use. Bypass system is founded both in universal system and on dedicated and OEM systems.
Some of the advanced system being introduced in certain vehicles that may make use of detecting the presence of a trailer are: lane change assistant, brake electronics, adaptive cruise control, suspension system, engine electronics, engine cooling system, parking aids, and reversing camera. However towing any type of trailer involves more than attaching a tow bar to your vehicle and hitching up. It adds another dimension to your driving and there are a number of considerations you should take into account. The type of tow you should fit to your vehicle and the maximum load capacity of the coupling.
The type of trailer you are towing and whether it complies with all the regulations governing trailers in Australia. The type of equipment you may need to fitto increase the trailer’s stability when being towed. You will find towing mass under the towing section in the vehicle manufacturer’s handbook. The rating will include a trailer weight capacity and a trailer ball weight capacity, both of which must not be exceeded. With regards to the construction of the tow vehicle, its body must be sturdy enough to attach a tow bar of suitable capacity for the trailer you intend to tow. The national caravan and recreational vehicle towing guide has been produced in response to overwhelming public demand. In the guide you will find a wealth of technical information, handy hints and advice, which, when put into practice, will help you to tow your caravan or other recreational vehicle with a greater degree of confidence and safety. The towing capacity of a vehicle towing a 5th wheeler is calculated in a different way to that of a normal car. With a 5th wheeler the tow ball is located in the tray of the vehicle.
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