Choosing the right vehicle for heavy towing
So many Australians this year will find their next new heaving towing vehicle entirely the wrong way. Here's how to start out on the right track...
How much power do you need to tow?
How much power is required to drive at highway speeds? And how much additional power is needed to tow your caravan out bush? Let’s talk about that…
The applied physics of heavy towing
If you’re thinking about towing an extremely heavy load, or even a moderate size trailer, this is the science behind why and how it can go wrong - and how to stay safe…
Towing 3500kg with your 4WD ute: Worst idea ever
Think it’s a great idea hitching 3.5 tonnes to your 4X4 ute, loading up with gear, and your kids? You’re in extremely dangerous, illegal territory. Here’s why you’re one step away from a deadly towing catastrophe...
How to prevent a towing sway disaster
Trailer overtakes vehicle: That’s bad. So, on the cusp of this holiday season, I want to make sure this does not happen to you…
Complete heavy towing guide: GVM, GCM, payload, towball limits explained
This is the ultimate guide to heavy towing using a 4X4 wagon like a Toyota LandCruiser or a ute like Ford Ranger - everything you need to know. Let’s get this right…
Heavy towing with auto transmissions
Towing and manually selecting gears in an auto: Generally a bad idea. Not everyone agrees, because the world is full of geniuses: Just ask Dunning and Kruger.
Weight distribution and load-levelling hitches
Let’s address the awful truth about load-levelling hitches in towing, using nutbag commentary for illustration. Get it right before you use this device…
How to: Heavy towing
Heavy haulage is not something you should undertake lightly. Let’s put a Hyundai Santa Fe under the heavy tow test and walk you through the process…