Towing

Towing accessories for safer caravan, camper & boat towing

Towing accessories are the parts you fit to your tow vehicle to control, see and connect your load, from brake controllers to mirrors and hitches. You’ll find the lot at BCF, backed by our 165+ stores and Boating, Camping, Fishing experts who tow across Australia.

If you’re towing the fam’s van up the Bruce or a tinnie to the river, the right setup keeps you legal and in control. We’ll help you choose the best towing accessories for your rig and trip.

Do I need a brake controller to tow my caravan?

You generally need a brake controller once your trailer has electric brakes, which often applies above roughly 750kg ATM. Heavier trailers around 2,000kg GTM and above commonly require electric brakes on all axles plus a breakaway system, so confirm the exact figure for your state.

Proportional controllers match braking force to your vehicle’s deceleration for smoother stops, while non‑proportional (time‑based) units ramp in a fixed rate. Wireless, trailer‑mounted options avoid a permanent dash install and suit drivers who tow with more than one vehicle. See the latest brake controllers BCF stocks.

• Up to ~750kg: Many small trailers don’t run electric brakes. Check your compliance plate and state rules.
• ~750–2,000kg: Electric brakes often fitted. A brake controller in the tow vehicle is typically required.
• ~2,000kg+ GTM: All‑axle electric brakes and a breakaway system are commonly required. Pick a proportional controller for smooth control.

For trailer‑side gear like breakaway kits and wiring, jump across to caravan brake and throttle controllers so both sides of your setup work together.

Throttle controllers make your rig respond under load

A throttle controller sharpens pedal response so your rig doesn’t feel lazy with a van on, helping with hills, merging and overtakes. Most units let you dial modes from mild to sharp, so you can settle on what feels safe on wet roads or gravel.

• Touring mode: Use a mild map for steady highway towing and fuel economy.
• Tow/Haul: Add response for climbs or when you need to hold speed.
• Overtake: Briefly pick a sharper map to get past slower traffic safely.

Explore BCF’s range of throttle controllers that plug in neatly with minimal fuss.

Visibility and coupling gear to stay legal and secure

You need clear sight down both sides of your trailer and a tow connection rated for the job. These accessories sort the two biggest pieces: seeing and securing.

Towing mirrors

If your caravan is wider than what your factory mirrors can see past, extension mirrors are generally required. Clip‑ons and door‑mounts extend your view to the trailer’s rear corners, which helps for lane changes and backing into sites. Check out BCF’s towing mirrors to suit popular rigs.

Tow balls & accessories

Match your tow ball size and rating to the coupling plate on your trailer. A common Aussie setup is a 50mm ball rated up to 3,500kg, but you must confirm the stamped ratings on both the hitch and the tongue. Browse tow balls and accessories including hitch locks and weight‑distribution gear.

Shop towing accessories with BCF

We stock towing accessories Aussies rely on, with advice from people who actually tow boats, campers and vans. Visit a store to size up parts against your rig or find your local BCF store for hands‑on help.

• Club pricing: Save with exclusive member-only deals when you join Club BCF.
• Price Match: Found a better price? We’ll match it on the spot.
• Click & Collect: Need it fast? Pick up your order in as little as 1 hour.

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