Inverted hitch
Submitted: Tuesday, Feb 12, 2019 at 15:28
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Johnnykluger
Hi I have just purchased a hilux 4x4 and was wondering why the factory does not recommend inverting the hitch. My camper tilts and what I don’t understand is my friend has a 4x2 hilux and it says you can invert the hitch but only for towing up to 2.25 tonnes rather than the standard 2.5 tonnes does this mean I can get away with inverting the hitch on my hilux ? My camper is only 1.5 tonnes surely this will not put a strain on the hitch ??
Reply By: Ron N - Wednesday, Feb 13, 2019 at 00:41
Wednesday, Feb 13, 2019 at 00:41
Johnnykluger - All the towing
information you need, is in the Toyota Towing Guide.
Page 6 explains how some Toyota towbar tongues can be inverted, and some can't.
The reason why some Toyota towbar tongues can't be inverted, is because it alters the tow hitch position, to the point where the load rating may be affected adversely.
Toyota Towing Guide
Cheers, Ron.
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Reply By: qldcamper - Wednesday, Feb 13, 2019 at 11:00
Wednesday, Feb 13, 2019 at 11:00
You can do anything you like, but if it causes an injury be prepaired to spend time in prison.
There are 2 sets of specs for hilux. The SR5 has a fancy rear step which requires a bar with the ball further away from the mounting holes. The SR it is ok to invert the tongue with reduced capacity, the SR5 you cant, so changing the tongue without engineering approval leaves you leagally liable. The legal specs are clearly printed on the lable and refers to the entire bar and mounting design, not just the tongue.
Yes many people just do it ignorantly and mostly get away with it, the specs are to cope with max weights so lighter trailers wont be a problem but without that piece of metal with it stamped on it any change is illegal. Have any sort of accident that is investigated it will be looked at especially by the insurance companies.
Phrase that comes to mind....
INVOLANTARY MANSLAUGHTER.
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Reply By: swampy - Thursday, Feb 14, 2019 at 22:33
Thursday, Feb 14, 2019 at 22:33
Hi
Makes me laugh how Toyota have missed there target for awhile now .
SR5 leather interior and 10 speakers over practical capacity .
This is not Toyota Japan its Toyota OZZY making bringing in these low spec vehicles .
Then again terrorists donot tow vans or plumbing equipment .
""Can it carry a f```n huge gun . "" is whats important here .
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Follow Up By: Greg J1 - Tuesday, Feb 26, 2019 at 19:24
Tuesday, Feb 26, 2019 at 19:24
Toyota haters have just moved up a notch.
Showing massive intelligence their swampy. Would have taken a few beers to write that hey !!!
Cheers Greg
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