Broken ring couplings and pintle hooks are often the result of a jackknifed trailer incident. Jackknifing often occurs while reversing and causes severe damage to your trailer drawbar, its coupling, and your tow vehicle. This article is part of the Couplemate™...
Whether you tow a caravan, horsefloat, or any kind of trailer, it's important you understand what towing safety standards exist and how they apply to you. This overview of ADR 62/02 will help frame its importance in safe towing by outlining its key role and function.
Drawbar safety chain attachments should not come into contact with the road surface when the trailer is disconnected. - VSB1. Safety chains must be stamped at least every 4 links.
Technical Guide to Towing Caravans & Trailers
This unit on towing trailers & caravans discusses both drawbar and towbar components. From components like ball couplings and tow vehicle receivers, to engineering concepts like D-Values, these guides will enhance your knowledge on towing in Australia.
The Couplemate™ Technical Hub is a free digital resource for the Australian towing and trailer industry. Units in the Technical Hub include:
Introduction Unit
Unit 1: Towing (you are here)
Unit 2: Axles & Suspension
Unit 3: Brake Systems
Unit 4: Fasteners & Fittings
Unit 5: Electrics