Hope you don't mind Chucker, I re fitted you tow bar mate. Just thought your trailer when you get it would tow a bit easier and less chance of falling off
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TUG.......2014 Holden LT Colorado Twin Cab Ute with Canopy
DEN....... 2014 "Chief" Arrow CV (with some changes)
The towbar should have a label on it advising what weight it is designed to tow. If not check your vehicle handbook - it will also have the max weight it can tow - or weight of both vehicle and trailer.
As Blaze said the 8.8 is just the tensile strength of the two bolts.
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Glen
A diesel Nissan Pathfinder towing a Coromal Element 542.
you need to find out the weight your car can tow, the total weight you car and van can weigh, the tow ball download limit etc, the tow bar should be made to aust standards and if so wont be a problem. these should be in your handbook. but dont buy a van that weighs right on the limit. you will need extra for packing gear,water, etc and then you want some spare so you car is not over worked. towing weights needs a lot of consideration, just take a look at some of the threads! once you have that info we can be much more helpful.