Most Magnums weigh 2,500 tones or more depending on how much gear you have on board. So, regulations do apply. The car's recommended towing weight must not be exceeded and the towbar's specified maximum weight must not be exceeded. The brakes on the trailer need to be working properly and level riding bars are strongly recommended as they shift the weight to the forward wheels of the car. This improves steering, braking and handling. In addition, the proportion of weight on the towing ball needs to be in the 5-10% range.
Most jack-knifing incidents can be attributed to inadequate ball weight, especially if combined with an inadequate towing vehicle.
Our recommended Magnum towing rig is a 4 wheel drive, Pajero, Land Cruiser, Range Rover or Land Rover Discovery etc, with a Hayman Reece level riding hitch. The car should have some luggage in the back to stabilize the rear of the car and the trailer brakes and lights need to be in good order.
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