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Title: A Frame to tow a car, not legal if over 750kg's
Post by: Vamps on 26 April 2009, 01:45:12

Was browsing ::) ::) ::)

http://www.ukmotorhomes.net/a-frames.shtml

Title: Re: A Frame to tow a car, not legal if over 750kg's
Post by: TheBoy on 26 April 2009, 09:41:38

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Was browsing ::) ::) ::)

http://www.ukmotorhomes.net/a-frames.shtml

Thought the 750kg unbraked limit for any trailer was common knowledge  :-/

Title: Re: A Frame to tow a car, not legal if over 750kg's
Post by: Kevin Wood on 26 April 2009, 11:49:27

The way I read it, below 750kg is illegal too, because if the "trailer" is fitted with brakes they must work. Could just remove the brakes from the car first, I guess. ::)

Now, where do you get a sub-750kg car that's suitable for reviving your senses after hours driving a motorhome at 50 MPH?  :-/

(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w63/kjwood/Car%20Pictures/Westfield_Avatar.jpg)

Kevin

Title: Re: A Frame to tow a car, not legal if over 750kg's
Post by: HerefordElite on 26 April 2009, 12:57:04

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The way I read it, below 750kg is illegal too, because if the "trailer" is fitted with brakes they must work. Could just remove the brakes from the car first, I guess. ::)

Now, where do you get a sub-750kg car that's suitable for reviving your senses after hours driving a motorhome at 50 MPH?  :-/

(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w63/kjwood/Car%20Pictures/Westfield_Avatar.jpg)

Kevin

yeah westy looks favorite - people up the road tow a smart behind their's though :-X

Title: Re: A Frame to tow a car, not legal if over 750kg's
Post by: Welung666 on 26 April 2009, 13:59:02

I thought A-frames were partially braked anyway? I'm sure they weight of the towed car pushing forward under braking pushes back on the wishbones causing a tow out in the front wheels and creating a sort of friction brake type thing. I could just have dreamt it ;D

Title: Re: A Frame to tow a car, not legal if over 750kg's
Post by: Martin_1962 on 26 April 2009, 19:38:19

Sily Idea, I'd rather leave the home at the pitch and use the car instead, when we go away we use the car to tow the home not the other way round.

Same speed restrictions and I get to drive an Omega at the other end :y

Title: Re: A Frame to tow a car, not legal if over 750kg's
Post by: Andy B on 26 April 2009, 20:05:20

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I thought A-frames were partially braked anyway? I'm sure they weight of the towed car pushing forward under braking pushes back on the wishbones causing a tow out in the front wheels and creating a sort of friction brake type thing. I could just have dreamt it ;D

The type of 'spectacle frame' things the RAC etc use are braked, but they're far removed from the A frames that have the towcar sat all its four wheels.

Title: Re: A Frame to tow a car, not legal if over 750kg's
Post by: Vamps on 26 April 2009, 22:14:05

A Frames do not have any wheels so are not braked, and are frequently used to tow a car behind a camper or by 4x4 to tow another one. Some 'hard looking' landrovers have an A frame built onto the front bumper in anticipation of needing a tow. :D :D :D

Title: Re: A Frame to tow a car, not legal if over 750kg's
Post by: Turk on 26 April 2009, 23:44:18

I'd go for this option  ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=625OsObNXRc