Towing
Submitted: Wednesday, Jun 27, 2007 at 13:41
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Trulygipsy
Hi has anyone towed a 18" full van with a six cylinda Holden Ute?? My van has 2
wheels not 4. You know what I mean one wheele each side.
Reply By: Geoff (Newcastle, NSW) - Wednesday, Jun 27, 2007 at 14:22
Wednesday, Jun 27, 2007 at 14:22
Dad used to tow a 16' van with an EH Holden, can't see why 18" would be a problem.
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Reply By: Redback - Wednesday, Jun 27, 2007 at 14:55
Wednesday, Jun 27, 2007 at 14:55
No it won't, not a van with one wheele each side, it will tip over!!
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Reply By: Baldrick - Wednesday, Jun 27, 2007 at 17:45
Wednesday, Jun 27, 2007 at 17:45
18" shouldn't be a problem at all. Dunno about 18' though. #8->
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Reply By: ev700 - Wednesday, Jun 27, 2007 at 17:56
Wednesday, Jun 27, 2007 at 17:56
You need to go to the towing specifications for the ute in the handbook or from a dealer (or Redbook on line) and find out:
- the maximum towball weight; and
- the maximum towing weight.
Then weigh the 19' van fully loaded at a weighbridge and have the opereator check the weight at the towball. That is the best way.
Or get the tare weight and towball weight from the dealer and then add for a gross weight.
After doing all that just compare one with the other to see if you are within the limits.
I do not know the numbers for your rig but if (say) a 2000 Holden manual ute has a gross towing weight of 1600 kg (braked), some 18 ft twin axle vans could not be towed because their tare weight alone exceeds 1800 kgs. I know that some manufacturers make vans with a single axle to save weight, but then the towball weight could limit.
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Follow Up By: Member - barry F (NSW) - Wednesday, Jun 27, 2007 at 18:18
Wednesday, Jun 27, 2007 at 18:18
I agree with you EV700 & add that dont forget that around 70 per cent of your braking comes from your front
wheels, so get yourself a quality weight distribution kit such as the Hayman Reese system. Its simple to set up & will provide you & your family and other road users with added safety. Good luck & happy travelling.
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Reply By: kwozz - Wednesday, Jun 27, 2007 at 20:37
Wednesday, Jun 27, 2007 at 20:37
Gday, I used to own a 2004 vy auto ute that I towed a jayco eagle down to Margaret River a few times from
perth, fuel consumption went from 10L/100 to 22L/100
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Reply By: Member - MUZBRY (VIC) - Thursday, Jun 28, 2007 at 07:27
Thursday, Jun 28, 2007 at 07:27
Gday
In 1965 I spent a plesant evening on the
Victoria river in WA with a chap and wife and daughter . They were towing an 18' van with an EJ ute. They had come all the way from
Melbourne and with no trouble.
I think what you are asking is" will it be legal"
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