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'A' FRAME TRAILER
Posted: Fri May 28, 2004 3:51 pm
by -Mandy-
Just wanting to know what people think of them,I will be using one to tow the zuk in a couple of weeks to an event as the owner of the trailer I was borrowing doesn't want to lend it anymore.
Is there any advice I should know?
Thanks
Mandy
Posted: Fri May 28, 2004 3:57 pm
by antt
i know fark all about em, but you have an automatic locker in the back dont ya? that might cause some troubles
Posted: Fri May 28, 2004 3:59 pm
by greg
In vic, the towing car must be 3 times the weight of the towed car for it to be legal.
not sure about other states though.
Posted: Fri May 28, 2004 4:06 pm
by -Mandy-
antt wrote:i know fark all about em, but you have an automatic locker in the back dont ya? that might cause some troubles
You expect me to think that far ahead??
The locker could cause a problem,then again,it may not.
The towing car is heavier.
HELP!!
Mandy
Posted: Fri May 28, 2004 4:11 pm
by grimbo
I'd still check the legality of it as i think you will get pinged if the towing car isn't considerably bigger. basically it will need to be a truck or bus for it to be legal. you won't get away with it being a GQ Patrol as i have checked and it isn't possible
Posted: Fri May 28, 2004 4:15 pm
by -Mandy-
They don't know that I know that,I play DUMB.
I know of someone that tows a zuk on A frame with a falcon.
Posted: Fri May 28, 2004 5:02 pm
by Dozoor
Heres a guy from your state who done one --
http://www.aframe.250x.com/Index.htm
Gator warning.
Posted: Fri May 28, 2004 5:33 pm
by Gonzo
i have an aframe like that
it is sized for a defender 110, but hey it was free
might cut it and shut it one day...
Posted: Fri May 28, 2004 6:59 pm
by becky
As far as legalities in qld goes, though not sure if they have changed in the last couple of years, if you use an A-frame, then the towee vehicle becomes a trailer & is then bound by the same rules as trailers of similar weight eg over ride brakes or such. If there is someone in the car to operate the brakes then it is legal. Chad used to A-frame his suzi alot & never got pulled over for it. Probably because suzis are considered little 4x4s & are usually towed by much bigger 4x4s.
But check with qld transport for more up to date regulations.