Determining what trailer can I tow with my car Australia requires a quick look at your vehicle’s compliance plate, usually found inside the driver’s door frame or in your owner’s manual. You need to look for two figures: Braked Towing Capacity and Unbraked Towing Capacity.
Most small hatchbacks and sedans have an unbraked limit of around 400kg to 600kg. This means you can only tow a very small, light trailer. Most SUVs and Utes have an unbraked limit of 750kg and a braked limit ranging from 2,000kg to 3,500kg.
Pro Tip: Never exceed your vehicle’s “Tow Ball Weight” (the downward pressure the trailer puts on the hitch). Even if the trailer is within the weight limit, if it’s loaded poorly and pushing too hard on your rear bumper, your steering will become light and dangerous.
