A Frame recommendation.
Discussion
Hello, fellow rust botherers, I'm seeking recommendations for a good solid A frame to use with a Land Rover for very occasional short distance one man tows of small to medium sized classic cars. I see the kit advertised on eBay, but have no clue which ones are cheap and nasty and which are strong and reliable.
"Don't do it, you'll crash!" IS an acceptable answer, but so too is "buy one of these ones".
Thanks!
"Don't do it, you'll crash!" IS an acceptable answer, but so too is "buy one of these ones".
Thanks!
What about a truck ? See the first 3 minutes of Harry's garage video :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSb_bvqhOVA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSb_bvqhOVA
Are A- Frames still legal to use, I know a few years ago there was a spate of people towing with them getting stopped by Police and maybe not charged but warned. I think the reasoning being the vehicle being towed becomes a trailer and any trailer over IIRC 750Kgs needs to be braked automatically by the towing vehicle braking.
imagineifyeswill said:
Are A- Frames still legal to use, I know a few years ago there was a spate of people towing with them getting stopped by Police and maybe not charged but warned. I think the reasoning being the vehicle being towed becomes a trailer and any trailer over IIRC 750Kgs needs to be braked automatically by the towing vehicle braking.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/a-frames-and-dollies/a-frames-and-dolliesDoesn't appear to want to work as a link so you'll need to google it.
imagineifyeswill said:
Are A- Frames still legal to use, I know a few years ago there was a spate of people towing with them getting stopped by Police and maybe not charged but warned. I think the reasoning being the vehicle being towed becomes a trailer and any trailer over IIRC 750Kgs needs to be braked automatically by the towing vehicle braking.
There are a few threads in SP&L, looks like you can recover a broken down road legal car with one, no problem, but if you're towing a working car all over the place like what people do behind motor homes and it's over 750 kg then it becomes a trailer and you need a trailer licence/ passed test pre 97 and brakes.I do a LOT of A framing. Let’s leave legal ‘ perceptions’ to one side.
You will see many, used once, then up for sale. Incorrectly fitted, they are horrific & potentially dangerous - because no one had run through the process. Get advice before hitching up the first time.
It is a simple process, but will involve grovelling under the front of the car, wrapping the chain(s)/ straps around the bottom wishbone. A large sheet of heavy duty cardboard is recommended - or a change of clothes. Horrid, in wet conditions.
The best combine straps and chains, and I recommend ‘ Solomatic ’ 2.5 ton, as the best all rounder; easily identifiable by the curved hooks at the chain connection. 3.5 is too heavy for domestic, chain or strap alone Just too clunky.
You may recall me from “ the beige” - shout if I can help.
You will see many, used once, then up for sale. Incorrectly fitted, they are horrific & potentially dangerous - because no one had run through the process. Get advice before hitching up the first time.
It is a simple process, but will involve grovelling under the front of the car, wrapping the chain(s)/ straps around the bottom wishbone. A large sheet of heavy duty cardboard is recommended - or a change of clothes. Horrid, in wet conditions.
The best combine straps and chains, and I recommend ‘ Solomatic ’ 2.5 ton, as the best all rounder; easily identifiable by the curved hooks at the chain connection. 3.5 is too heavy for domestic, chain or strap alone Just too clunky.
You may recall me from “ the beige” - shout if I can help.
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