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A frame- thinking of buying one
« on: 15 July 2011, 20:23:40 »
Dont know anything about them really.But considering getting one as they look like a handy tool for towing. Any experts on A frames who can offer advice ,knowledge etc. ? :-/
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Re: A frame- thinking of buying one
« Reply #1 on: 15 July 2011, 20:39:11 »
A zimmer frame would be more suitable. ;D
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Re: A frame- thinking of buying one
« Reply #2 on: 15 July 2011, 21:21:39 »
Elite Pete has one  :y
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Re: A frame- thinking of buying one
« Reply #3 on: 15 July 2011, 21:37:04 »
personally i think they are a pain to set up correctly, (seeing a disco 1 foot further out than the van is a tad scary)

they are compact thou, if you have the space and a bit more money there are a few (on the bay) that drop to the floor and wind up spec lifts which look a doddle to use.

cannot remember the brand name

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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/car-towing-dolly-spare-repair-/320727383069?pt=UK_Recovery_Tools&hash=item4aacd77c1d
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180696022643&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en
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Re: A frame- thinking of buying one
« Reply #4 on: 15 July 2011, 21:50:30 »
I've borrowed one a couple of times. Setting up isn't too difficult, there are only a few options on width, although it took me a couple of goes to get the Astra sorted without fouling anything. They're a doddle to tow with, you just have to keep an eye on your speed on down hill motorway/dual carriage ways, as the towed vehicle will tend to push you along.
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Re: A frame- thinking of buying one
« Reply #5 on: 15 July 2011, 21:53:36 »
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......  if you have the space and a bit more money there are a few (on the bay) that drop to the floor and wind up spec lifts which look a doddle to use.

cannot remember the brand name

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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/car-towing-dolly-spare-repair-/320727383069?pt=UK_Recovery_Tools&hash=item4aacd77c1d
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180696022643&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en

The draw back of this type is that you're restricted to 60mph on both journeys and the weight of the front of the towed vehicle is sat on two little trailer tyres.  :y
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Re: A frame- thinking of buying one
« Reply #6 on: 15 July 2011, 22:00:22 »
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......  if you have the space and a bit more money there are a few (on the bay) that drop to the floor and wind up spec lifts which look a doddle to use.

cannot remember the brand name

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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/car-towing-dolly-spare-repair-/320727383069?pt=UK_Recovery_Tools&hash=item4aacd77c1d
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180696022643&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en

The draw back of this type is that you're restricted to 60mph on both journeys and the weight of the front of the towed vehicle is sat on two little trailer tyres.  :y

If I was buying a dolly I'd make sure it was braked ;) ;)
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Re: A frame- thinking of buying one
« Reply #7 on: 15 July 2011, 22:02:45 »
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......  if you have the space and a bit more money there are a few (on the bay) that drop to the floor and wind up spec lifts which look a doddle to use.

cannot remember the brand name

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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/car-towing-dolly-spare-repair-/320727383069?pt=UK_Recovery_Tools&hash=item4aacd77c1d
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180696022643&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en

The draw back of this type is that you're restricted to 60mph on both journeys and the weight of the front of the towed vehicle is sat on two little trailer tyres.  :y

If I was buying a dolly I'd make sure it was braked ;) ;)

and how would that work ......... ?  :-? :-?
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Re: A frame- thinking of buying one
« Reply #8 on: 15 July 2011, 22:21:40 »
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......  if you have the space and a bit more money there are a few (on the bay) that drop to the floor and wind up spec lifts which look a doddle to use.

cannot remember the brand name

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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/car-towing-dolly-spare-repair-/320727383069?pt=UK_Recovery_Tools&hash=item4aacd77c1d
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180696022643&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en

The draw back of this type is that you're restricted to 60mph on both journeys and the weight of the front of the towed vehicle is sat on two little trailer tyres.  :y

If I was buying a dolly I'd make sure it was braked ;) ;)

and how would that work ......... ?  :-? :-?

some of theses of trailer are braked. i have seen one trailer with twin wheels to carry extra weight.
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Re: A frame- thinking of buying one
« Reply #9 on: 15 July 2011, 22:49:03 »
as far as i know these are nearly always illegal as the max you can tow unbraked is 750 kgs,also the car should be moted and taxed but it seams to be
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also all trailer wheels should have mudguards.
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Re: A frame- thinking of buying one
« Reply #10 on: 16 July 2011, 08:10:56 »
Albs - might be worth giving the mad Stokkie a call, I know he has/had one. No idea what make/cost etc, but he had my MV6 attached to it in no time, and dragged it up the A34 at 75ish with no hassles (Vader was pulling it)
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Re: A frame- thinking of buying one
« Reply #11 on: 16 July 2011, 09:09:00 »
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as far as i know these are nearly always illegal as the max you can tow unbraked is 750 kgs,also the car should be moted and taxed but it seams to be
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also all trailer wheels should have mudguards.

Hence why I said I'd get a braked dolly ;) ;)
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Re: A frame- thinking of buying one
« Reply #12 on: 16 July 2011, 09:11:49 »
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......  if you have the space and a bit more money there are a few (on the bay) that drop to the floor and wind up spec lifts which look a doddle to use.

cannot remember the brand name

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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/car-towing-dolly-spare-repair-/320727383069?pt=UK_Recovery_Tools&hash=item4aacd77c1d
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180696022643&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en

The draw back of this type is that you're restricted to 60mph on both journeys and the weight of the front of the towed vehicle is sat on two little trailer tyres.  :y

If I was buying a dolly I'd make sure it was braked ;) ;)

and how would that work ......... ?  :-? :-?

The newer ones (dolly's) are braked, which then gets around the 750kg limit for an unbraked trailer ;) ;)

Like this one ;) ;)
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Re: A frame- thinking of buying one
« Reply #13 on: 16 July 2011, 14:25:22 »
I've had one for a while, got it off ebay and its a brilliant but its illigal to tow another Omega with it. Saying that i've never been bothered by the Police and i've towed an Omega from afar as Plymouth but quizzing a traffic cop who I did some work for and he said so long as it looked safe and I wasn't going too fast he wouldn't bother, he said i'd be more likely to be pulled by VOSA. I paid £130 for mine and that was new and complete.
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