This pic was posted on another thread and I thought it prudent to provide information about what is considered the correct way to attach the breakaway cable to the vehicle.
Attaching it in the method shown in this pic is pointless and will negate the reason for the breakaway system in the event of the towbar failing.
Good point rockylizard, it must be attached to the main chassis of the tug not the towbar. Just a disclaimer,that is not my rig just an internet grab to point something out on the other tread.
-- Edited by outlaw40 on Tuesday 5th of December 2017 02:08:37 PM
Bill B said
04:39 PM Dec 5, 2017
I attach mine to the towbar as it is part of the chassis
rockylizard said
05:04 PM Dec 5, 2017
Bill B wrote:
I attach mine to the towbar as it is part of the chassis
Gday...
Which model vehicle? are you sure it is PART OF the chassis .... or BOLTED TO the chassis?
Cheers m- John
Craig1 said
08:15 PM Dec 5, 2017
Our Landcruiser 200 GXL 2017 it is most definitely part of the chassis. Toyota towbar kit consists of wiring harness and the tongue,ball and a super flash plastic box to put it in when not in use.( whoops forgot the shims for tongue instead of an anti rattle bolt). cheers Craig
Bill B said
09:28 PM Dec 5, 2017
rockylizard wrote:
Bill B wrote:
I attach mine to the towbar as it is part of the chassis
Gday...
Which model vehicle? are you sure it is PART OF the chassis .... or BOLTED TO the chassis?
Cheers m- John
As Craig mentioned on 200 series Landcruisers the towbar is an integral part of the chassis.
rockylizard said
10:07 PM Dec 5, 2017
Gday...
Good to hear ... same as me Landy.
I do assume you attach the cable to the actual towbar then (tow hook praps) and not the tow hitch?
cheers - John
Mobi Condo said
10:46 AM Dec 6, 2017
We experienced a tow bar failure (VERY reputable brand of bar) which meant that the van was towable, the tug was drive-able, but the rig was not working.
Since then we have attached the cable to the side member of the ladder chassis because had the tow bar fallen off then although the cable was attached to a separate part of it, it would have been useless.
A very knowledgeable and experienced lic and approved chassis welder repaired the tow bar AND strengthened it for us, with the input that all the station owners and operators around his outback NSW city had experienced the same failures with the same tow bars and had got rid of them.
Of course the towbar company was NOT wanting to discuss the problem, even blaming the users!
Said brand have a 2500KG/250Kg rated set up and a 3500Kg /350Kg set up which are identical but with different V.I.N. Plates affixed!
Cheers
x_pac said
05:19 AM Dec 8, 2017
Interesting in that on our hand over the break away was attached to one of the D shackles and have sine been told by another daeler after van serviced thats the way they(dealer) allways attach the breakaway. 2013 D Max Nwe Age Manta Ray 19ER
x_pac said
05:32 AM Dec 8, 2017
This pic from F/B and is NOT my vehicle............
I hook mine around the tow ball So ... when (if) the towball breaks or comes adrift what will activate the breakaway system?
Dibs
Gday...
Your choice dibs ... but I would re-think where ya hook it on.
Cheers - John
rockylizard said
09:13 AM Dec 8, 2017
x_pac wrote:
This pic from F/B and is NOT my vehicle............
Vehicle was brought in for a service
Gday...
So when (if) the hitch pin breaks or comes adrift, what will activate the breakaway system?
Cheers - John
rockylizard said
09:14 AM Dec 8, 2017
x_pac wrote:
Interesting in that on our hand over the break away was attached to one of the D shackles and have sine been told by another daeler after van serviced thats the way they(dealer) allways attach the breakaway. 2013 D Max Nwe Age Manta Ray 19ER
Gday...
seems praps another area where some dealers are deficient.
Cheers - John
iana said
12:07 PM Dec 8, 2017
I pass my breakaway cable over the tow bar, over the rear diff, over the chassis cross members, over the front diff, around the front bumper, pass it around each bar of the Bull bar, finally bringing it back on its self, around the top of the bulbar locking it with a carabiner.
mr glassies said
12:57 PM Dec 8, 2017
iana wrote:
I pass my breakaway cable over the tow bar, over the rear diff, over the chassis cross members, over the front diff, around the front bumper, pass it around each bar of the Bull bar, finally bringing it back on its self, around the top of the bulbar locking it with a carabiner.
I bet you got 1of them stretchy cables .
dibs
rockylizard said
01:15 PM Dec 8, 2017
iana wrote:
I pass my breakaway cable over the tow bar, over the rear diff, over the chassis cross members, over the front diff, around the front bumper, pass it around each bar of the Bull bar, finally bringing it back on its self, around the top of the bulbar locking it with a carabiner.
Gday...
Cheers - John
iana said
02:08 PM Dec 8, 2017
On a more serious note, I was told by the manager of the tow bar company that supplied my tow bar, as well as from a tow bar fitting agent of ARB tow bars, that the compliance plate rating on the tow bar only applies provided the same type of draw bar is used, as was supplied with the to bar. If another draw bar is used with different height sets etc., then the compliance plate need to be re-calculated.
I can hear the Hoots and screams, so be it!
Looking at the first picture, there are some horrible rotating moments there, as well as the tow ball is extended, giving a longer arm to some pivot point.
I would not tow with that.
Keith P said
10:21 PM Dec 8, 2017
I attach mine to the towing "D" that is on ALL Nissan GQ and GU Patrols wagons. It is not a part of any thing to do with the towbar ....but rather bolted to the chassis at the back..cant get any safer than that I reckon.
Cheers Keith
-- Edited by Keith P on Friday 8th of December 2017 10:22:02 PM
Gday...
This pic was posted on another thread and I thought it prudent to provide information about what is considered the correct way to attach the breakaway cable to the vehicle.
Attaching it in the method shown in this pic is pointless and will negate the reason for the breakaway system in the event of the towbar failing.
I offer the following as advice -
http://www.candm.com.au/the-simple-breakaway-cable-mistake-so-many-make/
http://everythingcaravanandcamping.com/handy-hints/breakaway-system
https://www.horsetraileraccessorystore.com/How-the-Trailer-Breakaway-System-Works_b_3.html
Cheers - John
Good point rockylizard, it must be attached to the main chassis of the tug not the towbar.
Just a disclaimer,that is not my rig just an internet grab to point something out on the other tread.
-- Edited by outlaw40 on Tuesday 5th of December 2017 02:08:37 PM
Gday...
Which model vehicle? are you sure it is PART OF the chassis .... or BOLTED TO the chassis?
Cheers m- John
As Craig mentioned on 200 series Landcruisers the towbar is an integral part of the chassis.
Gday...
Good to hear ... same as me Landy.
I do assume you attach the cable to the actual towbar then (tow hook praps) and not the tow hitch?
cheers - John
Since then we have attached the cable to the side member of the ladder chassis because had the tow bar fallen off then although the cable was attached to a separate part of it, it would have been useless.
A very knowledgeable and experienced lic and approved chassis welder repaired the tow bar AND strengthened it for us, with the input that all the station owners and operators around his outback NSW city had experienced the same failures with the same tow bars and had got rid of them.
Of course the towbar company was NOT wanting to discuss the problem, even blaming the users!
Said brand have a 2500KG/250Kg rated set up and a 3500Kg /350Kg set up which are identical but with different V.I.N. Plates affixed!
Cheers
This pic from F/B and is NOT my vehicle............
Vehicle was brought in for a service
Dibs
Gday...
Your choice dibs ... but I would re-think where ya hook it on.
Cheers - John
Gday...
Cheers - John
Gday...
Cheers - John
I bet you got 1of them stretchy cables .
dibs
Gday...
Cheers - John
I can hear the Hoots and screams, so be it!
Looking at the first picture, there are some horrible rotating moments there, as well as the tow ball is extended, giving a longer arm to some pivot point.
I would not tow with that.
I attach mine to the towing "D" that is on ALL Nissan GQ and GU Patrols wagons. It is not a part of any thing to do with the towbar ....but rather bolted to the chassis at the back..cant get any safer than that I reckon.
Cheers Keith
-- Edited by Keith P on Friday 8th of December 2017 10:22:02 PM