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Learn more about the ins and outs of Towbars, towing accessories like Weight Distribution Hitches and how to Tow Safely in New Zealand.

	A Gude To Towing Safely This guide combines expert towing insights with practical advice, giving you the knowledge you need to tow with confidence wherever your travels take you.
	Light v Heavy Vehicle Towing Towing regulations in New Zealand vary significantly between light and heavy vehicles due to differences in size, weight, and operational requirements. Understanding these differences is critical for ensuring safe and legal compliance when towing.
	Fitting A Bike Rack Onto A Towbar Here’s a guide to the main types of bike racks and the legal requirements in New Zealand, the UK, Europe, Australia, and the USA.
	Hayman Reese Smart Pin The Smart Pin solves rattling by locking your tow hitch tightly into the receiver, eliminating free play and providing added security.
	New Zealand Towing Rules And Regulations Having the right towing equipment is just as important as understanding your vehicle’s limits. A towbar must be rated and matched to your vehicle’s tow rating and be properly installed.
	Picking The Right Towball Size Towballs come in a range of sizes and standards depending on their country of origin. Here’s an overview of common towball sizes and the towing requirements for New Zealand.
	Picking The Right Towbar Wiring Socket Correctly configured trailer sockets and wiring systems ensure that the trailer brake lights, indicators, and braking systems match those of the towing vehicle.
	Choosing The Right D-Shackle When selecting the correct D-shackle for towing in New Zealand, there are specific considerations to ensure safety, compliance, and reliability.
	How To Prevent Trailer Sway When Towing Even if your loaded trailer is within the towing capacity of your vehicle, an unbalanced load can make for a dangerous towing combination.
	Quality Towbars for New Zealand Hayman Reese ensures all towbars supplied to the New Zealand market are manufactured to heavy-duty specifications. That means you can tow up to the maximum allowable weight for your vehicle.