RV FEATURE
The writer tows his Roadstar
Safari Tamer with a 200 Series.
A further complication is that the GVM of some
vehicles varies depending on the amount of mass
placed on the towball. For example, a Y62 Patrol
has a GVM of 3500kg; however, if the towball
mass is 300kg, the GVM is reduced to 3430kg. A
towball mass of 325kg lowers it further to 3400kg.
With 350kg on the towball, it reduces to 3370kg.
MAXIMUM TOWING CAPACITY
Maximum Towing Capacity is the total weight
of a trailer that can be towed by the vehicle. It
includes the towball weight of the trailer. Be very
careful when assessing the towing capacity of
your vehicle. Normally it is stated in the vehicle
handbook or the manufacturer's website, but it
should also be stated on the towbar itself. It is
usually subject to towbar and/or towball capacity
as well as the design of the towbar itself. It may
be reduced if a non-genuine towbar is fitted.
gorv.com.au
11