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Richardhw · Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2007 22:27 Post subject: Towing A Frames

Due to a difference of opinion about the likely possibility of damage to our trooper while off roading I now need to explore the option of not going again or getting another motor Embarassed

so does anyone have any thoughts or knowledge about A frames for towing with, it's probably going to be another trooper just for playing but I would like to avoid buying a trailer as well if I can. Any Ideas? boxing

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markymoan · Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2007 22:38 Post subject:

No probs with an A frame, the troop is part time 4x4, just dont tow an auto Shocked

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Peter Bonnell · ***** Joined: 17 Dec 2005 Posts: 621 Location: Rotherham

There will be many different thoughts on this one , but I think it boils down to the fact that a towed vehicle or trailer above 750kg's has to be braked , so towing a trooper with an a frame is illegal Rolling Eyes

Richardhw · Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2007 22:49 Post subject:

did wonder about that, but then how do the recovery services do it? Confused

Chris B · Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2007 22:50 Post subject:

Towing for recovery is a different matter... Pete is spot on with the 750kg limit.
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Peter Bonnell · ***** Joined: 17 Dec 2005 Posts: 621 Location: Rotherham

Don't they use a dolly , where the front wheels are off the ground

Chris B · Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2007 22:53 Post subject:

They do use braked dollies - also for short term use they use unbraked a-frames but its only for emergency use.
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Richardhw · Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2007 23:06 Post subject:

looks like this could get really expensive Crying or Very sad

markymoan · Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2007 23:11 Post subject:

Trade plates Twisted Evil

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Richardhw · Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2007 23:19 Post subject:

need to do some research Idea

Richardhw · Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2007 23:52 Post subject:

OK. that's a no unless I can find some red and white paint Sad

MartQ · Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2007 23:57 Post subject:

If you use an a-frame, then the towed vehicle wheels are in contact with the ground.

These are braked.

There is no test for trailers to check if the brakes are working.....so.... technically....you could argue that the towed vehicle is braked, they just don't happen to apply when the towing vehicle brakes.
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Chris B · Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2007 12:07 Post subject:

It would be quite scary to tow another trooper without brakes for long distances... 4.0 tons+ with standard brakes pale

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Richardhw · Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2007 15:07 Post subject:

Enter plan B, buy another road usable car 8)

markymoan · Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2007 15:11 Post subject:

Plan B is good, you can go on the lanes with it Very Happy

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