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ADRs Relevant to Towables

The Australian Design Rules that apply to low ATM trailers, and the evidence expected for each

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This diagram is a tool for type approval applicants to identify the relevant ADRs and gather evidence to support compliance. Select an ADR on the diagram to see the clauses it covers and the evidence the Department accepts.

ADRs relevant to towables, shown on a caravan diagramADR 61ADR 62ADR 42ADR 44ADR 38ADR 92ADR 43ADR 23ADR 96ADR 47ADR 74ADR 48ADR 1ADR 6ADR 49ADR 95ADR 13
ADR 61ADR 62ADR 42ADR 44ADR 38ADR 92ADR 43ADR 23ADR 96ADR 47ADR 74ADR 48ADR 1ADR 6ADR 49ADR 95ADR 13

ADR 61/03, vehicle marking

Clause/sInstallationApplicable evidence options
6Secure Vehicle Identification MarkingDrawings; or
Installation Instructions
7Vehicle (VIN) PlateDrawings; or
Installation Instructions
9Registration PlateDrawings; or
Installation Instructions

ADR 62, mechanical connections between vehicles

Clause/sInstallationApplicable evidence options
8 – 12CouplingsComponent Type Approval (CTA); or
United Nations (UN) ECE Approval (ECE 55/01); or
Test Results from an Approved RVSA Testing Facility
14.2.1;
14.4		Drawbars and Drawbar Safety Chain Attachment PointsComponent Type Approval (CTA); or
Test Results from an Approved RVSA Testing Facility
14.3Safety ChainsComponent Type Approval (CTA); or
Test Results from an Approved RVSA Testing Facility

ADR 42, general safety requirements

Clause/sInstallationApplicable evidence options
15.1VentilationDrawings; or
Product, for example window, specification sheet; or
Installation Instructions
17.2MudflapsDrawings; or
Installation Instructions
19Rim SelectionProduct Specifications; or
Installation Instructions
20Tyre PlacardDrawings; or
Tyre Placard; or
VIN plate, if the tyre placard is incorporated into the VIN plate
21Electrical Wiring, Connections and InstallationsElectrical Connector specifications as per AS 4177.5; or
Schematic diagrams as per AS 3001; or
Installation Instructions
25Toilets, Urinals, Basins and SinksDrawings showing plumbing and ventilation; or
Installation Instructions

ADR 44, specific purpose vehicle requirements

Clause/sInstallationApplicable evidence options
44.8Entry DoorDoor product specifications; or
Drawings; or
Installation Instructions
44.8LPG EquipmentDrawings; or
Installation Instructions; or
Gas Installation Certification
44.8Fire ExtinguisherDrawings; or
Installation Instructions; or
Certification or compliance to Australian Standards

ADR 38, trailer brake systems

Clause/sInstallationApplicable evidence options
5Trailer Brake SystemsTest results* to UN Regulation 13, identified as an alternative standard in section 23 of ADR 38/05; or
Test results* using the performance requirements applicable to trailers over 4.5 tonnes identified in sections 8, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 23 of ADR 38/05; or
Test results* to the requirements determined by the manufacturer, that may be based on other international low ATM trailer braking regulations or on-road low ATM trailer braking regulations in Australia; or
Component Type Approval (CTA); or
Brakes Specifications
*Tests in Australia must be conducted by an Approved RVSA Testing Facility.

ADR 92, external projections

Clause/sInstallationApplicable evidence options
5External ProjectionsDesign Specifications; or
Installation Instructions

ADR 43, vehicle configuration and dimensions

Clause/sInstallationApplicable evidence options
6Dimensions of VehiclesDrawings; or
Installation Instructions
7Axle ConfigurationDrawings; or
Installation Instructions
8Load Sharing SuspensionInstallation Instructions; or
Axle Group load carrying capacity specifications; or
Wheel and Tyre load rating specifications

ADR 23, passenger car tyres

Clause/sInstallationApplicable evidence options
5Passenger Car TyresComponent Type Approval (CTA); or
United Nations (UN) ECE Approval (UN ECE R30)

ADR 96, commercial vehicle tyres

Clause/sInstallationApplicable evidence options
5Commercial Vehicle TyresComponent Type Approval (CTA); or
United Nations (UN) ECE Approval (UN ECE R54)

ADR 47, retroreflectors

Clause/sInstallationApplicable evidence options
4; Appendix ARetroreflectors, front, side and rear reflectorsComponent Type Approval (CTA); or
United Nations (UN) ECE Approval (UN ECE R3); or
Test Results from an Approved RVSA Testing Facility

ADR 74, side marker lamps

Clause/sInstallationApplicable evidence options
4; Appendix ASide Marker Lamps, amber, red or amberComponent Type Approval (CTA); or
United Nations (UN) ECE Approval (UN ECE R91); or
Test Results from an Approved RVSA Testing Facility

ADR 48, registration plate lamps

Clause/sInstallationApplicable evidence options
4; Appendix ARegistration Plate LampsComponent Type Approval (CTA); or
United Nations (UN) ECE Approval (UN ECE R4); or
Test Results from an Approved RVSA Testing Facility

ADR 1, reversing lamps

Clause/sInstallationApplicable evidence options
4; Appendix AReversing LampsComponent Type Approval (CTA); or
United Nations (UN) ECE Approval (UN ECE R23); or
Test Results from an Approved RVSA Testing Facility

ADR 6, direction indicator lamps

Clause/sInstallationApplicable evidence options
4; Appendix ADirection Indicator LampComponent Type Approval (CTA); or
United Nations (UN) ECE Approval (UN ECE R6); or
Test Results from an Approved RVSA Testing Facility

ADR 49, stop, position and end outline marker lamps

Clause/sInstallationApplicable evidence options
4; Appendix AStop Lamps;
Front and Rear Position Lamps;
Front and Rear End Outline Marker Lamps		Component Type Approval (CTA); or
United Nations (UN) ECE Approval (UN ECE R7); or
Test Results from an Approved RVSA Testing Facility

ADR 95, installation of tyres

Clause/sInstallationApplicable evidence options
5.3Installation of tyresProduct Specifications; or
Installation Instructions; or
Tyre pressure specifications

ADR 13, installation of lighting and light signalling devices

Clause/sInstallationApplicable evidence options
9.2; Appendix A 6.18Side Marker LampsDrawings; or
Installation Instructions
10.1; Appendix A 6.5Direction Indicator LampDrawings; or
Installation Instructions
10.2; Appendix A 6.7Stop LampDrawings; or
Installation Instructions
10.3; Appendix A 6.9Front Position LampDrawings; or
Installation Instructions
10.5; Appendix A 6.13End Outline Marker LampDrawings; or
Installation Instructions
10.6; Appendix A 6.17Side Retro ReflectorDrawings; or
Installation Instructions
10.8; Appendix A 6.4Reversing LampsDrawings; or
Installation Instructions
10.9; Appendix A 6.10Rear Position LampDrawings; or
Installation Instructions
10.10; Appendix A 6.14Rear Retro ReflectorDrawings; or
Installation Instructions
10.12; Appendix A 6.16Front Retro ReflectorDrawings; or
Installation Instructions

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