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#1 Posted : Sunday, 5 February 2012 5:45:32 AM(UTC)
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Hi all,i want to tow a vn on a tandem trailer with an lx 6cyl.Is it legal/safe to do? The rear springs are heavy ones,but the tow bar is not heavy duty. Thanks for your advice. Mike. also, i,m going a long way.
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#2 Posted : Sunday, 5 February 2012 5:53:33 AM(UTC)
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No. An LX would only legally be able to tow about 1200kg max, which is a trailer with maybe an engine and box on it!
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#3 Posted : Sunday, 5 February 2012 6:37:58 AM(UTC)
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Yeah,i had my doubts about the lx,what about the vt v6?
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#4 Posted : Sunday, 5 February 2012 6:42:47 PM(UTC)
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Only if the VT has a 2100kg towing setup, and only if the VN & trailer combined weighs less than 2100kg.
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#5 Posted : Sunday, 5 February 2012 11:26:00 PM(UTC)
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I don't think a manual VT can tow more than 1200kg.
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#6 Posted : Monday, 6 February 2012 12:07:07 AM(UTC)
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Sorry to steal this thread , but is it the case in Nsw that the max speed is 80kmh when towing a trailer . Cheers
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#7 Posted : Monday, 6 February 2012 12:55:20 AM(UTC)
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Sorry to steal this thread , but is it the case in Nsw that the max speed is 80kmh when towing a trailer . Cheers

Yes,

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#8 Posted : Monday, 6 February 2012 1:49:10 AM(UTC)
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commodores don't tow loaded car trailers very well.

the hitch point is generally too low, and you have greater than 10% of the trailer weight on the ball...
mudflaps drag on the ground..
coil spring rear not good for towing...
Old holdens brought on the spot, quick decision, cash paid.
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#9 Posted : Monday, 6 February 2012 2:16:59 AM(UTC)
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It all worked out ok,we towed it with the vt,(very carefully). I wouldn't recommend using that type of car though. Thanks guys for your help.Mike.
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#10 Posted : Friday, 10 February 2012 6:54:47 AM(UTC)
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Sorry to steal this thread , but is it the case in Nsw that the max speed is 80kmh when towing a trailer . Cheers


No. Incorrect. Posted speed limit, that is, up to 110km/h.

There has not been a 80km/h statutory towing limit in NSW for at least 7 years. Anyone wanting to do the research can be more specific.

The 80km/h limit is not statutory but recommended by some manufacturers such as Holden, on Holden's case, up to VZ.

So is it 'legal' to tow at 110km/h in a Holden up to VZ? Crash and tell us...
(Note: there are many provisos, such as current VE Commodore manual, maximum recommended manufacturer's speed is 100km/h.)
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#11 Posted : Friday, 10 February 2012 8:19:37 AM(UTC)
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Toughen up Australia! I towed a car trailer from Adelaide to Melbourne, picked up a HG Premier, turned around and drove straight back to Adelaide with my standard 186 manual HT panel van with drums all round. No sweat. Standard towbar too.
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#12 Posted : Friday, 10 February 2012 5:49:34 PM(UTC)
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There has not been a 80km/h statutory towing limit in NSW for at least 7 years. Anyone wanting to do the research can be more specific.

The 80km/h limit is not statutory but recommended by some manufacturers such as Holden, on Holden's case, up to VZ.

That may well be the case Phil, but somebody should inform the NSW Police. I was booked for towing an empty car trailer at 98 km/h on the F3 in a 110 km/h zone, last year (2011).

Great timing too, double demerits long weekend, 6 points GRR !!

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#13 Posted : Friday, 10 February 2012 8:29:16 PM(UTC)
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Terry, i'd approach the RTA to get your points and money (plus interest) back:

http://www.rta.nsw.gov.a...05_10_towingtrailers.pdf

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#14 Posted : Friday, 10 February 2012 10:19:22 PM(UTC)
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Toughen up Australia! I towed a car trailer from Adelaide to Melbourne, picked up a HG Premier, turned around and drove straight back to Adelaide with my standard 186 manual HT panel van with drums all round. No sweat. Standard towbar too.


Not for us to toughen up, it's the Police and insurance companies who have toughened up.
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#15 Posted : Friday, 10 February 2012 10:36:55 PM(UTC)
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Terry, i'd approach the RTA to get your points and money (plus interest) back:

I attempted that about 4 years ago when I was wrongly defected for supposed oversized wheels.

I won, but It took over 6 months of stuffing around with SDRO & the court system & in the end cost me more than the original fine. I'm not going thru that again.

Have you ever dealt with these a@seholes, they don't seem to realise that they are actually public servants. My motto is stay away from solicitors & judges, if you lay down with dogs you end up with fleas.

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#16 Posted : Friday, 10 February 2012 10:47:21 PM(UTC)
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Bugger the courts, I'd go straight to my local State member and tell them what happened. I bet it could easily be fixed that way, possibly at keast worth a phone call.
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#17 Posted : Friday, 10 February 2012 10:52:35 PM(UTC)
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Bugger the courts, I'd go straight to my local State member and tell them what happened. I bet it could easily be fixed that way, possibly at keast worth a phone call.

Local State Member !!!

Read my motto about laying down with dogs, I believe that also applies here.

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#18 Posted : Saturday, 11 February 2012 1:06:12 AM(UTC)
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Well, maybe a different State Member!
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#19 Posted : Saturday, 11 February 2012 2:37:01 AM(UTC)
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Well, maybe a different State Member!

Sorry Byron, I think I've been on the planet too long. I'm far too cynical to think that talking to an elected official or a public servant can be of any benefit to my daily life.

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#20 Posted : Saturday, 11 February 2012 8:30:37 AM(UTC)
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Toughen up Australia! I towed a car trailer from Adelaide to Melbourne, picked up a HG Premier, turned around and drove straight back to Adelaide with my standard 186 manual HT panel van with drums all round. No sweat. Standard towbar too.


leaf spring rear does the job.
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