Stabliser Bars
Submitted: Wednesday, May 09, 2007 at 22:01
ThreadID:
45285
Views:
2071
Replies:
5
FollowUps:
1
This Thread has been Archived
Blaze
Just had a mate ring me with a Caravan asking what the law is regarding Stabliser Bars. Do you have to have them on after the Van/Boat/Camper weighs a certain amount? Or are they just personal choice with no laws?
My answer to him....NO IDEA....
Reply By: Member - Doug T (W.A) - Wednesday, May 09, 2007 at 22:30
Wednesday, May 09, 2007 at 22:30
I would presume personal choice too, but also common sense must come to play , If your towing an 18 foot van with a
sedan and the rear sags, then fit bars, if the same van is towed by a 4x4 wagon and sits level, tows straight with no sway I don't see the need for them
AnswerID:
238957
Follow Up By: Blaze - Wednesday, May 09, 2007 at 23:26
Wednesday, May 09, 2007 at 23:26
That would be my thoughts also Doug, I just wasn't sure if there were any laws in place
FollowupID:
500014
Reply By: Mal and Di - Wednesday, May 09, 2007 at 22:47
Wednesday, May 09, 2007 at 22:47
I'm pulling a AVan cruiseliner behind a Prado which doesn't even know it's there, but my theory is it is at least "tying" the two together and not just sitting on the towball.
AnswerID:
238962
Reply By: Motherhen - Wednesday, May 09, 2007 at 23:55
Wednesday, May 09, 2007 at 23:55
There is a current thread on the caravaners
forum about this - although it did get a bit 'fiery' for a bit.
AnswerID:
238977
Reply By: Member -Dodger - Wednesday, May 09, 2007 at 23:57
Wednesday, May 09, 2007 at 23:57
The general consensus in the caravan fraternity is yes always use load equalising bars.
The Idea is to transfer any weight taken off the front wheels by the fulcrum effect caused by weight on the tow ball back to the front wheels. This aids in steering and braking. And in my case also helps with the ups and downs over bad culverts when travelling on some of our lesser roads.
AnswerID:
238980
Reply By: Member - DOZER- Thursday, May 10, 2007 at 14:28
Thursday, May 10, 2007 at 14:28
Guys and Gals....My opinion is do not leave your driveway without them on....for everyones sake....To make it as short as possible, they take weight off the back axle and put it back onto the front axle. The front brakes do 70% of the stopping and 100% of the steering....levelling with heavy duty rear springs keeps the towing vehicle level, but the front wheels are on one end of the sea-saw, and the van weight on the towball is on the other end of the sea-saw...so theoretically, if you have 150kg's acting down on the back, you should have x amount less weight on the front tyres...BAD for stopping or turning fast....REAL BAD if your in the way of the rig.
Andrew
AnswerID:
239076