towing
How to safely use a snatch strap off-road
If you drive off-road, sooner or later you’ll either need recovering or need to recover someone. Here’s how to use a snatch strap correctly and safely.
How much can I tow with the 2021 Mazda BT-50 4×4?
How much can you safely tow and carry with the new 2021 Mazda BT-50 dual-cab 4×4? Question: I read the […]
How much can I tow and carry with the 2020 Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain?
How much can you safely tow and carry with the new Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain dual-cab 4×4? Question: I am thinking […]
Safe caravan and trailer towing tips
Caravan and trailer towing is more difficult than normal driving, so there’s a lot of rules to regulate it. Here are five rules you need to know.
Why a 3500kg tow rating may not really be a 3500kg tow rating
Can tow 3500kg! The claim is there in big bold letters in the brochure, but here’s why your 3500kg tow rating may not really be a 3500kg tow rating.
Don’t worry about power and torque
It’s the first thing most car makers quote when boasting about their latest model and it’s also almost completely pointless – Power and torque explained.
Top 5 towing myths you should know
Towing a trailer is simple until it all goes wrong, and that might be avoided by not believing some of these myths…
Choosing a 4×4 Towing Vehicle – What should you be looking for?
When it comes to choosing a 4×4 towing vehicle to haul your camper trailer or caravan, there are a whole raft of things you need to consider, like towing capacity, engine, transmission, and more.
Jeep Grand Cherokee towbar recalled
FCA Australia has issued a recall for more than 2300 tow bars fitted to WK Jeep Grand Cherokee models after May 31 2017.
What is torque?
Torque is the grunty force that makes your vehicle good for towing and just generally overcoming its own weight. Practical Motoring explains what torque is.
Our Top 10 Car Advice articles of 2016
We’re not just about news and car reviews – we offer plenty of great car advice too. Here are the pieces that appealed to the most number of people in 2016.
Reader Question: My trailer tyres are a different size to the towcar, does this matter?
A common question from owners of 4WDs who tow a camper trailer is whether a difference in tyre size between towcar and trailer matters…
2015 Ford Everest – can it really tow 3000kg?
The 2015 Ford Everest has a braked towing capacity of 3000kg, but can it really tow that much? We analyse the Everest’s true towing capability.
Everything you need to know about towing heavy trailers
Towing big, heavy trailers is not a matter of hooking up and hoping for the best – here’s our guide to everything you need to know about towing heavy trailers.