Just another dumb limey thought

Anyone have pictures of the Bicentennary Counties, weren't they configured as a 5th wheeler?
http://www.csse.monash.edu.au/~lloyd...off.medium.jpg

Regards,
Tote

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Originally Posted by p38arover

Bundalene calls his missus "Sheila" :D

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That's because she is...Sheila:D

A top Sheila is Sheila;)

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Originally Posted by Redback

... there are restrictions as to the type of Ute you can use here, the Toyota Hilux has been excluded here from being turned into a fifth wheeler, from memory only about 4 or 5 Utes pass this restriction, apart from the F series type Utes of coarse.
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Hope this helps;

Baz.

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How come Hiluxes can't be used for 5th wheelers?

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Originally Posted by spudboy

How come Hiluxes can't be used for 5th wheelers?

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Most probably because the chassis rails aren't up to requirements. "Unbreakable" is marketing, not real life.

It actually depends on the GCM of the vehicle and how much weight you can transfer from the trailer to the truck. Hiluxes only have a 3 ton towing capacity anyway so there isnt the benefit that you would get from a f250 with a higher GCM.
Ford and holden utes do not have a high enough GCM to make a 5th wheel viable.
Seems fifth wheel trailers start to come into their own after the trailer goes over 3.5 tonnes as this is the limit of a normal towbar.

Regards,
Tote