Towing legally
Submitted: Monday, Feb 01, 2010 at 11:57
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youngharry52
Hi everyone,
Just wondering how many people out there are towing caravans legally bearing in mind the GVM, GCM restrictions, ie, a 100 series landcruiser is limited to 580kg including towball weight added goodies and the occupants. 200 series isn't much better at 600kg. At least a 200 series can have a GVM upgrade of up to 500kg with
suspension changes etc.
Interesting to see all the caravaners with boats on their vehicles too...... Seems to me the whole thing is a bit of a farce. Btw, I really don't want an F truck as a daily drive and it looks as though a
suspension upgrade may be required for these to increase their GVM also.
I am very interested in your ideas as I am at a loss to know what to do..
Regards
Chris.
Reply By: Member - Carl- Monday, Feb 01, 2010 at 17:03
Monday, Feb 01, 2010 at 17:03
There seems to be a difference between a "suitable" and a "legal " vehicle.
Many vehicles are legal but far less are suitable. Many new Twin Cabs, have a legal towing capacity but are not suitable for towing large caravans. I do not think you can tow a 24 Jayco stirling with a Navara twin Cab. Just get a windy day, on a winding pot holed road and crossing that double white / yellow line is so easy. Do it as a truck is coming and you can be dead.
Towing caravan accidents are not the best out of 5. You only get one chance.
If you add unsuitable and illegal tow vehicles together they will make near 50% on the east coast. Look at this a week before Christmas, and add unroadworthy old caravans, the toll is higher.
I think a "touring caravan" can really only be towed by a cruiser, F truck, GMC or Patrol. How can
young people
fork out that amount of money for these however.
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Reply By: splits - Monday, Feb 01, 2010 at 17:57
Monday, Feb 01, 2010 at 17:57
Chris
There is some interesting reading on towing weights on the attached link. It would appear the car manufacturer's off road towing weights are
well below the maximum weight as listed in all of their advertising and specification brochures.
Be careful with upgraded suspensions as
well. No amount of heavier springs, shocks etc is going to strengthen the chassis, axles, wheel studs and axle housings. These are the parts that crack or break in overloaded cars, not the new
suspension.
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Reply By: Member - Graham H (QLD) - Monday, Feb 01, 2010 at 19:17
Monday, Feb 01, 2010 at 19:17
Actually a 100 ser 1HDFTE can carry 642kg manual and 672kg auto.
Its GVm is 3260 including roof rack and towball loads
The GCVM is 6680kg.
If you up the GVM you up its carrying capacity but by doing so reduce the.
towing capacity because you cant upgrade the GCVM
Have a read of my reply 7 in thread 75578 saves repeating it.
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