Thread: New RRS - UK brochure data

If you check the EU/UK towing specs for the D4 et al they have similar limits as you are quoting but fortunately the AU spec gives the 3.5t with 10% ball weight.

If you've seen the UK goose neck towball, you'll understand why they have such a low tow weight.

I suspect that's why the Australian spec'ed tow hitch is different.

If our trailers were setup at 5% of tow ball weight it would be super.

If you have ever towed a heavy load at 5% ball weight like I have, you soon realise we have it very wrong in Australia.

Brett....

Originally Posted by discotwinturbo

If our trailers were setup at 5% of tow ball weight it would be super.

If you have ever towed a heavy load at 5% ball weight like I have, you soon realise we have it very wrong in Australia.

Brett....

Exactly... 150Kg is more than enough for a trailer 'nose weight'.

M

I've often wondered why we use higher ball weight. One thought that comes to mind is the state of our roads. Our roads are less than smooth and level compared to Europe, USA etc. The quoted figure is at rest and changes dramatically on the move. When under way and going over wallows the extra 200kg (or 5.7% of the towing mass) might be enough to keep weight on the rear of the vehicle or worse taking to much weight off the rear suspension making it unstable if negotiating a curve or bend. The 10% ball weight figure had been around for years, with the advancements in chassis design, stability control etc it may be time for review by the relevent authorities.