Austrack Academy - Ball Weight Explained

Are you confused as most about ball weight? Don't worry. We got you. Gary from Talking Towing and Total Towing Setups gives you the lowdown on ball weight.
Gary give tips as to how to manage your ball weight and make sure you tow to your next destination compliant and safely.

[@jonathanneethling]

This was fantastic to watch. I’m based in South Africa. Our towing laws are not the same as Australia. But Australia rules make so much more sense. Not sure if you will read this comment but I literally just bought myself a new bushwakka off road trailer. I have a FJ cruiser. I’ve noted my tow ball sits low. So the trailer is at a slight slant. It tows and brakes well. But I’d prefer to have the trailer running at the same level of the vehicle. Not sure if that makes sense. Any advice would be appreciated.

[@mickcoz1995]

You mentioned you have a digital scale rather than the spring type scale for measuring tow ball down weight: what brand or type is that scale please?

[@johnwebster5983]

2nd view of this video. Excellent. Where does this 1.5 x factor for towball download come from? I haven't heard that one before.

[@rosswoolley2854]

Don't forget by unloading stuff it will seduce your ball weight and you'll have a happier and safer trip.