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The AAV4x4 AirGlide Towbar is a heavy-duty air-assisted towing system developed specifically for compatible Fuso FGB71 vehicles.
Designed in conjunction with Air Glide Towbars, the system combines AAV4x4’s Fuso-specific engineering with air-ride towing technology to help reduce harsh shock transfer between the tow vehicle and trailer.
The air-assisted hitch assembly provides controlled movement under towing loads, helping isolate the trailer from sharp impacts, corrugations and sudden changes in road surface. This makes it well suited to caravans, camper trailers, horse floats, plant trailers and heavy-duty work trailers.
This package includes a trailer-light ECU interface box and a 7-pin flat trailer connection. It is supplied unfitted and requires a suitable onboard air compressor and air tank for operation.
A conventional rigid towbar transfers road impacts and trailer movement directly between the tow vehicle and trailer.
The AirGlide system incorporates an airbag-supported hitch assembly that allows controlled movement when towing. This helps absorb sharp vertical and fore-and-aft loads before they are transferred through the Fuso chassis, trailer drawbar and trailer body.
The air-assisted design may help reduce:
Repeated shock loads can place stress on trailer frames, cabinetry, appliances, fittings and carried equipment.
By cushioning the towing connection, the AirGlide towbar is designed to reduce the impact transferred into compatible caravans, horse floats, camper trailers and other heavy trailers during normal road and off-road travel.
The system does not remove the need for correct trailer loading, suitable suspension, appropriate tyre pressures or careful driving for the prevailing road conditions.
Air pressure within the system allows the operating position of the hitch assembly to be adjusted for the connected trailer and load.
Correct adjustment helps establish suitable towing geometry and coupling height, supporting a more stable and controlled towing combination.
The required pressure depends on the connected trailer, applied towball load and complete vehicle configuration. The system must be adjusted and inspected before towing.
The towbar uses a substantial fabricated steel structure designed for demanding touring and commercial applications.
Visible construction features include:
The black protective finish is complemented by orange AAV4x4 and AirGlide identification panels.
The towbar incorporates a square receiver-style hitch opening for use with a compatible rated hitch insert and trailer coupling arrangement.
The hitch insert, towball, pintle or alternative coupling must be correctly rated for the trailer and compatible with the receiver assembly.
The package includes an ECU interface box for integration of the trailer road-lighting circuits with the Fuso electrical system.
The interface allows the trailer-lighting installation to be connected without placing the full trailer lighting load directly onto sensitive vehicle lighting circuits.
The completed wiring must be correctly fused and configured to suit the vehicle, trailer socket and connected trailer lighting system.
A 7-pin flat trailer socket is included for connection of compatible Australian trailer wiring.
The socket provides the standard connection point for the applicable trailer road-lighting circuits. The completed pin configuration must be checked against the trailer before use.
The AirGlide towbar requires a suitable source of compressed air. An onboard air compressor and air tank must be installed and connected before the air-assisted system can operate.
The required air system must be capable of providing:
An onboard compressor, air tank and complete air-supply system are not included unless separately specified.
| Product | AAV4x4 AirGlide Air-Assist Towbar |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Compatible Fuso FGB71 vehicles |
| Maximum towbar rating | 4500kg |
| Towbar type | Air-assisted heavy-duty towbar |
| Hitch connection | Receiver-style hitch opening |
| Suspension element | Integrated airbag |
| Adjustment | Air-pressure adjustment for the connected towing load |
| Construction | Heavy-duty fabricated steel |
| Finish | Protective black finish with orange identification panels |
| Trailer electrical interface | ECU interface box |
| Trailer socket | 7-pin flat |
| Required air supply | Suitable onboard air compressor and air tank |
| Installation | Supplied unfitted |
This product is supplied unfitted and must be installed by a suitably experienced installer.
A compatible onboard air compressor, air tank, pressure-control equipment and associated air plumbing are required for operation and are not included unless separately specified.
The published 4500kg figure is the maximum towbar rating. The vehicle’s legal towing capacity is determined by the lowest applicable limit within the complete towing combination, including the vehicle, chassis, towbar, hitch insert, coupling, trailer, axle loads, GVM and GCM.
The receiver insert, towball, pintle or alternative coupling is not listed as included and must be selected to suit the trailer and required coupling height.
The towbar, airbag, air hoses, fittings, mounting points, receiver connection and electrical system must be inspected before towing. Do not use the system if any component is loose, damaged or leaking.
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