I am thinking only at this stage. But what are the pros and cons with towing a small toyota car behind a motorhome.
1. Doe's the suspension need a touch up
? anything i need to do extra
cheers
jules47 said
08:15 PM Jan 14, 2016
Depends on the motorhome I think, how much weight you can tow, we have a Conquest on a Fiat Ducato base, and we can only tow up to 1500kg - we have not changed anything else bar put the tow bar on, our "toad" weighs 1200kg (including gypsy trailer), we have no problem, as in having to upgrade suspension.
Aus-Kiwi said
08:54 PM Jan 14, 2016
Do you mean the Toyota ? Towing with A frame. Or car trailer ?
Bruce and Bev said
10:14 PM Jan 14, 2016
you can buy a range of trailers designed for carrying a vehicle behind a motor home (usually)
They range from single axle that takes the front wheels of your towed vehicle (prices start at about $4500) to full trailers that are made to be as light weight as possible to keep your total gross weight down
Aus-Kiwi said
11:18 PM Jan 14, 2016
We are looking at a Jimmy or light weight 4WD Suzuki with A frame . I have towed short distance . The fixture to front bumper is important . I also have a 620 kg car carrying trailer . But I find it too bulky to tow a light weight vehicle . I would say as long as suspension is in reasonable nick ball joints etc it will be fine ..
Peter_n_Margaret said
12:52 AM Jan 15, 2016
Rules for 'A' framing vary a lot from State to State.
Towing anything changes things from simple to manoeuvre and park to something that is a pain it the butt and increases total costs by heaps.
Cheers,
Peter
dishlicker said
08:32 AM Jan 15, 2016
thanks guys for the input yes aus/kiwi it will be on an A frame ( not a trailor) for a toyota echo not just yet maybe end of year
dishlicker said
08:34 AM Jan 15, 2016
thanks guys for the input yes aus/kiwi it will be on an A frame ( not a trailor) for a toyota echo not just yet maybe end of year
dogbox said
09:40 PM Jan 15, 2016
check your GCM of your vehicle subtract GVM will give you some idea of what/how much you can tow
Peter_n_Margaret said
10:50 PM Jan 15, 2016
dogbox wrote:
check your GCM of your vehicle subtract GVM will give you some idea of what/how much you can tow
Does not mean you can tow that weight via an A frame.
As I said, there are some special rules that apply, depending on the State.
Cheers,
Peter
Aus-Kiwi said
10:29 PM Jan 16, 2016
The attachment and A frame has to be approved .. I have looked at Subaru for towing . Being AWD .. I would have to get brackets for attachment being plastic mummers ..
Aus-Kiwi said
10:46 PM Jan 16, 2016
Bumper ., info NSW http://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/documents/roads/safety-rules/standards/vsi-41-guidelines-for-a-frame-towing.pdf
dogbox said
02:10 PM Jan 18, 2016
Aus-Kiwi wrote:
The attachment and A frame has to be approved .. I have looked at Subaru for towing . Being AWD .. I would have to get brackets for attachment being plastic mummers ..
got your touge around your eye tooth an couldn't see what you were saying
Hi All
I am thinking only at this stage. But what are the pros and cons with towing a small toyota car behind a motorhome.
1. Doe's the suspension need a touch up
? anything i need to do extra
cheers
They range from single axle that takes the front wheels of your towed vehicle (prices start at about $4500) to full trailers that are made to be as light weight as possible to keep your total gross weight down
Towing anything changes things from simple to manoeuvre and park to something that is a pain it the butt and increases total costs by heaps.
Cheers,
Peter
thanks guys for the input yes aus/kiwi it will be on an A frame ( not a trailor) for a toyota echo not just yet maybe end of year
thanks guys for the input yes aus/kiwi it will be on an A frame ( not a trailor) for a toyota echo not just yet maybe end of year
Does not mean you can tow that weight via an A frame.
As I said, there are some special rules that apply, depending on the State.
Cheers,
Peter
got your touge around your eye tooth an couldn't see what you were saying