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Choosing the right vehicle for heavy towing
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...

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John Cadogan22 February 2022towingComment
How much power do you need to tow?
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…

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TowingJohn Cadogan3 September 2021towing, ford ranger, genesis, toyota landcruiser, nissan patrolComment
The applied physics of heavy towing
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…

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car advice, TowingJohn Cadogan17 August 2021ute, towing Comments
Towing 3500kg with your 4WD ute: Worst idea ever
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...

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TowingJohn Cadogan24 July 2021towing, tech, ute, 4wdComment
How to prevent a towing sway disaster
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…

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John Cadogan15 December 2020towing, safety Comments
Complete heavy towing guide: GVM, GCM, payload, towball limits explained
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…

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Towing, car adviceJohn Cadogan31 July 2020towing Comments
Heavy towing with auto transmissions
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.

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John Cadogan16 April 2020towing, tech Comments
Weight distribution and load-levelling hitches
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…

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Towing, car adviceJohn Cadogan14 March 2020towing Comment
How to: Heavy towing
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…

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John Cadogan13 February 2020hyundai, hyundai santa fe, suv, large suv, towing Comments
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