Stevie D Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 What's the prefered option - do I need to start saving for a trailer capable of handling the weight of a 90 or can aa a frame be used? I won't be towing very often, couple or three times a year to and from my land, but it's 3 hrs drive away, and will tow it behind my 110. It isn't mot'd and or taxed so technically not raod legal either. Thanks, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigblue110 Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 id say a tow frame would be illegal as your 'untaxed un-road worthy'(in the eyes of the law) vehicle would be traveling on the road but im sure an adult will be along soonish to enlight both you and me. lol id say pay the money on the trailer rather than the fine... andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 A frame wouldn't be legal as your towed vehicle isn't road legal & the towing vehicle won't have the required weight advantage & the towed vehicle must have operable brakes from the towing vehicle to use a A frame device the towed vehicle must be taxed/insured/mot'd. [note the big camper vans & the small cars they can tow on a A frame often seen on the roads] a trailer is the way to go to stay within the UK road laws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Illegal; because when you add an A-frame to a vehicle it becomes a trailer. That means 4 wheel, auto reverse brakes are needed on the trailer. An A-frame (or a spec-lift) is an acceptable method of recovering a vehicle a short distance to a place of safety, which is how AA or RAC get away with it. You need a proper trailer, correctly rated for the job, in order to remain legal. ...and you need to restrain the vehicle properly on the trailer too; a ratchet strap over the top is NOT enough. Ideally 4 straps, either connected to the chassis or with proper wheel straps to the wheels. I see some terrible accidents just waiting to happen as I watch the cars turn up on trailers to the Pay and play I marshal. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Haven't seen a AA or RAC van use a A frame device for a long time, they seem to have gone back to a straight towing pole or the on board tow dolly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrfarmer Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 trailer 3 ton is best as you have the extra for mud and a set of wheels, i use it with my RTV on the bigger trials and the ones i know are likey to brake something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Haven't seen a AA or RAC van use a A frame device for a long time, they seem to have gone back to a straight towing pole or the on board tow dolly. I looked at an AA van at Driffield. The towing dolly is an art in engineering. All singing dancing thing with brakes and steering. I initially asked what the big red box was on the tow bar. He kindly shewed me the whole thing.....Aparently the AA are the only ones to have this device. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie D Posted July 9, 2008 Author Share Posted July 9, 2008 Thanks folks I'll just hire a trailer when I need it then. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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