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Post Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2015 9:44 am 
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I'm looking into setting up my LJ to flat tow

I would like to use the hitch n go frame as it looks the goods and is plated. Can anyone give me the dimensions for it. I would like to incorporate the hitch points into tow points

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Post Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2015 3:17 pm 
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Any more details on these??? Interesting idea

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Post Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2015 4:11 pm 
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I've seen a few and a few back yard ones

The brake is hooked up via pull cable to the brake pedal lights are loomed in with a plug for ease.
The towed vehicle has to be registered but not sure whether limited rego will suffice

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Post Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2015 9:25 am 
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I know in nsw the tow rig has to be 3.5 times the weight of the towed rig

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Post Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2015 9:35 am 
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Is that braked or unbraked, it seem an awfully excessive ratio for braked to me
Pretty sure QLD is different and goes on the towing capacity as per the manufacturer

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Post Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2015 12:12 pm 
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3.5:1 TOWING RATIO.
The GVM of the motorhome must be at least 31/2 times the laden mass of the vehicle being towed. Unlike towing a trailer, which does not have steering, this requirement is intended to provide stability. All state traffic authorities require adherence to a towing ratio of 3.5:1. To find out how much weight your motor home can haul safely, you must consider the motor home's tow rating and the rating of the tow bar . Depending on the motor home's capabilities, you could easily tow a small car or four wheel drive.

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Post Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2015 12:13 pm 
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Also it's illegal to fit a hitch & go yourself. It has to be fitted by an accredited person or the compliance plate isn't valid.

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Post Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2015 7:15 am 
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I downloaded the guide from QLD transport. From what I read 3.5 -1 ratio is only for unbraked. Maximum towed weight is as per manufacturers specs. You can fit yourself just need an engineer to sign off. Both vehicles need to be registered ( not sure whether limited rego is ok for the towed vehicle). You can use the car lighting or a trailer light bar as long as it is secured.

I would still like to know the answer to my original question though. The dimension between the eyes for the towed vehicle

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