Thread: Load Equalising Bars - How to use them?

Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift

The attachment to the trailer used to be a sturdy steel U shape welded to the frame.

I've seen them lately with chains, that should be adjustable.

Though why you would by a van that overloads the tow ball weight is beyond me.

Okay, here is some info and an explanation for you.

Caravan tow ball weight is usually 10% of the ATM

If it's too light, there's not enough downward pressure to ensure safe towing. The combination will 'snake' under tow, especially down hills.
If it's too heavy the tow vehicle's rear suspension will be forced down, affecting the vehicle's braking and steering.

In Australia, if the towball weight exceeds 125kg, it is recommended that you fit a hitch receiver to allow the use of a heavy duty weight distributing hitch.

A two bar mini system is good for up to 82kg tow ball weight, a heavier four bar as in an earlier post, 120kg and the larger twin lug system with chains, come in 250kg, 340kg and 455kg capacity ball load weights.

Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift

Though why you would by a van that overloads the tow ball weight is beyond me.

I am with you .

It doesnt explain anything Ron,,,

except how to spend MORE mega-dollars overloading your vehicle.

the 10% figure has been around for donkeys,, and is NOT an Australian standard. use it at your peril.

Of course a salesman will tell you you NEED a WDH,,


again,, if NOT ALL vans sway, then its NOT COMPULSORY to use these things. Maybe just a bit more thought----

Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift

It doesnt explain anything Ron,,,

except how to spend MORE mega-dollars overloading your vehicle.

the 10% figure has been around for donkeys,, and is NOT an Australian standard. use it at your peril.

Of course a salesman will tell you you NEED a WDH,,


again,, if NOT ALL vans sway, then its NOT COMPULSORY to use these things. Maybe just a bit more thought----

I did not say it was COMPULSORY to fit them!
However I WILL say, I would NEVER tow a Caravan WITHOUT them.

Been there done that.

Most people who do not tow Caravans can never see the reason for them

So lets just say, you do it your way and I'll do it mine

"Most people who do not tow Caravans can never see the reason for them"

Not a bad assumption,, "Most people"
How do you know I dont tow a van??
Because I dont have a problem?!?


Most people "I KNOW" who do not --etc etc,, might have been a more reasonable statement,,

and that wouldnt be true either as the LAST discussion on this was fairly even----

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Cheers
Simon

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Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift

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Whaddaya mean? It's pointless and goes nowhere?



Cheers
Simon