SUSPENSION & TOWING SOLUTIONS
LOVELLS TOYOTA BTC UPGRADE KIT COMPONENTS
300 SERIES
TBC
LOVELLS TOYOTA BTC UPGRADE KIT COMPONENTS
200 SERIES
STAGE 1 BTC KIT
Only Lovells Automotive The Stage 1 kit is recommended for towing a 3500kg - 3700kg apparatus, with low ball weight to avoid excessive sagging of the rear.
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The Stage 1 Braked Towing Compliance Upgrade for the Toyota Landcruiser 200 series is a cost effective solution, for increasing the towing capacity of your vehicle.
The Stage 1 kit includes a height adjustable fabricated tongue and Lovells Haul Ace All Terrain Coupling.
The Stage 1 kit kit is rated to 4000kg braked towing capacity and the ball weight must not exceed 350kg.
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The Lovells Stage 1 BTC kit is not compatible with most weight distribution systems.
It is important to remember that a Lovells Brakes Towing Capacity (BTC) upgrade can only be fitted to a vehicle in conjunction with a Lovells GVM upgrade.
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The Stage 1 BTC Upgrade is compatible with the 3800kg, 4000kg and the 42kg Lovells GVM upgrades.
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STAGE 2 BTC KIT
The Stage 2 kit is recommended for towing 3500kg - 4000kg apparatus, and is by far the more popular kit for people towing heavy Caravans and Trailers, how the weight is applied to the vehicle can have a huge impact on traction, braking, hauling and steering.
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The stage 2 kit includes a height adjustable Drop Shank, Cast Head Assembly, 1200lb Weight Distribution Hitch System (WDH) and Lovells Haul Ace All Terrain Coupling.
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The Stage 2 kit is rated to 4000kg braked towing capacity and the ball weight must not exceed 400kg.
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It is important to remember that a Lovells Braked Towing Capacity (BTC) upgrade can only be fitted to a vehicle in conjunction with a Lovells GVM upgrade.
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The Stage 2 BTC Upgrade is compatible with the 3800kg, 4000kg and the 4200kg Lovells GVM upgrades.
LOVELLS TOYOTA BTC UPGRADE KIT COMPONENTS
PRADO 150 SERIES
2009 - 2017
STAGE 1 BTC KIT
Only Lovells Automotive The Stage 1 kit is recommended for towing a 2500kg - 3100kg apparatus, with low ball weight to avoid excessive sagging of the rear.
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The Stage 1 Braked Towing Compliance Upgrade for the Toyota Prado 150 series is a cost effective solution, for increasing the towing capacity of your vehicle.
The Stage 1 kit includes a Heavy Duty Fabricated Tow Bar Assembly, height adjustable fabricated tongue and Lovells Haul Ace All Terrain Coupling.
The Stage 1 kit kit is rated to 3100kg braked towing capacity and the ball weight must not exceed 250kg.
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The Lovells Stage 1 BTC kit is not compatible with most weight distribution systems.
It is important to remember that a Lovells Brakes Towing Capacity (BTC) upgrade can only be fitted to a vehicle in conjunction with a Lovells GVM upgrade.
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The Stage 1 BTC Upgrade is compatible with the 3500kg Lovells GVM upgrades.
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STAGE 2 BTC KIT
The Stage 2 kit is recommended for towing 2500kg - 3100kg apparatus, and is by far the more popular kit for people towing heavy Caravans and Trailers, how the weight is applied to the vehicle can have a huge impact on traction, braking, hauling and steering.
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The stage 2 kit includes a Heavy Duty Fabricated Tow Bar Assembly, height adjustable Drop Shank, Cast Head Assembly, 600lb Weight Distribution Hitch System (WDH) and Lovells Haul Ace All Terrain Coupling.
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The Stage 2 kit is rated to 3100kg braked towing capacity and the ball weight must not exceed 275kg.
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It is important to remember that a Lovells Braked Towing Capacity (BTC) upgrade can only be fitted to a vehicle in conjunction with a Lovells GVM upgrade.
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The Stage 2 BTC Upgrade is compatible with the 3500kg Lovells GVM upgrades.
LOVELLS TOYOTA BTC UPGRADE KIT COMPONENTS
PRADO 150 SERIES
2018
STAGE 1 BTC KIT
Only Lovells Automotive The Stage 1 kit is recommended for towing a 300kg - 3100kg apparatus, with low ball weight to avoid excessive sagging of the rear.
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The Stage 1 Braked Towing Compliance Upgrade for the Toyota Prado 150 series is a cost effective solution, for increasing the towing capacity of your vehicle.
The Stage 1 kit includes a Heavy Duty Fabricated Tow Bar Assembly, height adjustable fabricated tongue and Lovells Haul Ace All Terrain Coupling.
The Stage 1 kit kit is rated to 3100kg braked towing capacity and the ball weight must not exceed 250kg.
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The Lovells Stage 1 BTC kit is not compatible with most weight distribution systems.
It is important to remember that a Lovells Brakes Towing Capacity (BTC) upgrade can only be fitted to a vehicle in conjunction with a Lovells GVM upgrade.
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The Stage 1 BTC Upgrade is compatible with the 3500kg Lovells GVM upgrades.
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STAGE 2 BTC KIT
The Stage 2 kit is recommended for towing 3000kg - 3100kg apparatus, and is by far the more popular kit for people towing heavy Caravans and Trailers, how the weight is applied to the vehicle can have a huge impact on traction, braking, hauling and steering.
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The stage 2 kit includes a Heavy Duty Fabricated Tow Bar Assembly, height adjustable Drop Shank, Cast Head Assembly, 600lb Weight Distribution Hitch System (WDH) and Lovells Haul Ace All Terrain Coupling.
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The Stage 2 kit is rated to 3100kg braked towing capacity and the ball weight must not exceed 275kg.
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It is important to remember that a Lovells Braked Towing Capacity (BTC) upgrade can only be fitted to a vehicle in conjunction with a Lovells GVM upgrade.
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The Stage 2 BTC Upgrade is compatible with the 3500kg Lovells GVM upgrades.
LOVELLS BTC UPGRADE KIT
ADVANTAGES & FEATURES
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​Removes the possibility of fines or litigation if is vehicle operated beyond its legal Towing Limits.
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Protects your from Insurance companies voiding payout if the vehicle is towing beyond approved Braked Towing Capacity.
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Australian designed and made.
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High Strength hard wearing Duplex stainless steel construction.
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Aero Design ergonomic Handbrake is also 100% stainless construction.
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Easily hitched and disconnected, even on uneven ground.
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Easy to operate.
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Anti-theft head locking mechanism.
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No tools needed to hitch or unhitch.
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Automatic hitch locking feature.
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Low maintenance and fully sealed from dust and dirt.
LOVELLS BTC UPGRADE KIT
HOW TO FIT
New vehicles must be fitted prior to first registration for Second Stage Manufacture/Federal Compliance Plate Approval.
Vehicles which are already registered can be fitted with a BTC kit under individual State or Territory Compliance - Please contact Lovells for further detail as each state legislation differs with compliance procedures and BTC revision acceptance.
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Only Lovells Automotive Systems Authorised fitters are approved to fit the BTC kit and Lovells endorsed engineering signatories are approved to inspect State Compliance modified vehicles.
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Please contact us for your nearest Authorised Fitter.
LOVELLS BTC UPGRADE KIT
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
When fitting a Lovells BTC kit to these vehicles, the vehicle must have a minimum Tyre Load Index of 116 and Speed Rating of 'Q' to remain compliant.
LOVELLS BTC UPGRADE KIT
COMPLIANCE OPTIONS
State Compliance - Post Registration
Vehicles which are already registered cannot be fitted under federal approval. In some states of Australia, Lovells can offer State compliance for vehicles already registered in accordance to State Legislation and approved by a Lovells endorsed engineering signatory.
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The Lovells BTC upgrade kit has been approved by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications (compliance plate approval no. 40257) and will help to keep your vehicle legal.
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Gross Combination Mass GCM increases may not be available in all States.
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For more information please contact your nearest Lovells BTC Installer.