I have a mate that wants to know how do you normally tow a car on an A frame,.. How does it turn corners?? Does it sledge ok,, or do you tow with stearing unlocked?? What is the best drawbar to use?? He has seen many different designs. Thanks..
dragonfly1 said
07:50 PM Jul 7, 2016
You tow it with the steering unlocked key on accesory we have a hitch and go a frame easy to use and quick to hook up
jules47 said
08:01 PM Jul 7, 2016
But don't leave the key on!!!!! When you park up I mean! Flatten your battery!
-- Edited by jules47 on Thursday 7th of July 2016 08:02:30 PM
Aus-Kiwi said
08:12 PM Jul 7, 2016
They tow and work very good . Just not too good at reversing . The caster on front suspension works going forward . But opposite in reverse .
Yuglamron said
08:45 PM Jul 7, 2016
I tow a Suzuki Grand Vitara behind my motorhome with a Hitch-N-Go A frame.
I don't personally like towballs so changed to MacHitch which I consider a safer connection from the Tug to the Towed car.
I also had a mechanical key cut. No transponder so if I did forget to take the key out it couldn't start. Still have to drive with the key in to keep the steering lock from engaging.
You cannot reverse with the towed vehicle connected the steer wheels just lock to one side or other. Easier to just unhook and hook up afterwards.
If I was to start over I think I prefer to go to the "Sterling" A USA brand and available from a company in Lorne Victoria. The US have been the front runners for A Frame towing for years and just by sheer numbers have lots of design experience. From Talking to people I have come across Flat Towing they appear to be the better option.
I would love the Hitch-N-Go to be able to be swivelled around for mounting on the rear bumper. Can't do that but the Janer 'Sterling" version can.
Check out this website.
http://www.janer.com.au/
old ab said
09:04 PM Jul 7, 2016
Thankyou,, Your tips are always great,, He now has an idea to run with..
Yuglamron said
09:48 PM Jul 7, 2016
As an afterthought I went to the MacHitch site to see the new models.
Ready Brute is a top end option. Very easy to connect as the bars are adjustable in length to connect then reverse car slowly to bring bars to full length where they will lock in. The red levers in the web page pic are what make this happen. There are lots on you tube about them. There is now ball as on a caravan setup ,the unit is attached straight into the towbar like a ball tongue would. The overide braking system is built into this unit. Hope this helps
-- Edited by catnus on Friday 8th of July 2016 04:40:23 PM
-- Edited by catnus on Friday 8th of July 2016 04:41:30 PM
Joe50 said
09:26 PM Jul 8, 2016
Yuglamron wrote:I would love the Hitch-N-Go to be able to be swivelled around for mounting on the rear bumper. Can't do that but the Janer 'Sterling" version can.
Hi NG, not sure if you got one of these with your Hitch 'n Go, the frame can be swivelled around and rests in the 'tray' when unhitched from the car. Unfortunately my Hino is fairly narrow and the ends of the frame extend past the side of the bus. I just wrap a bungee cord around it if I need to manoeuvre around a campsite or whatever.
I have a mate that wants to know how do you normally tow a car on an A frame,.. How does it turn corners?? Does it sledge ok,, or do you tow with stearing unlocked?? What is the best drawbar to use?? He has seen many different designs. Thanks..
You tow it with the steering unlocked key on accesory we have a hitch and go a frame easy to use and quick to hook up
But don't leave the key on!!!!! When you park up I mean! Flatten your battery!
-- Edited by jules47 on Thursday 7th of July 2016 08:02:30 PM
I tow a Suzuki Grand Vitara behind my motorhome with a Hitch-N-Go A frame.
I don't personally like towballs so changed to MacHitch which I consider a safer connection from the Tug to the Towed car.
I also had a mechanical key cut. No transponder so if I did forget to take the key out it couldn't start. Still have to drive with the key in to keep the steering lock from engaging.
You cannot reverse with the towed vehicle connected the steer wheels just lock to one side or other. Easier to just unhook and hook up afterwards.
If I was to start over I think I prefer to go to the "Sterling" A USA brand and available from a company in Lorne Victoria. The US have been the front runners for A Frame towing for years and just by sheer numbers have lots of design experience. From Talking to people I have come across Flat Towing they appear to be the better option.
I would love the Hitch-N-Go to be able to be swivelled around for mounting on the rear bumper. Can't do that but the Janer 'Sterling" version can.
Check out this website.
http://www.janer.com.au/
As an afterthought I went to the MacHitch site to see the new models.
Automatic connection.
http://www.mchitch.com.au/#!automatic-couplers/c1k6h
Ready Brute is a top end option. Very easy to connect as the bars are adjustable in length to connect then reverse car slowly to bring bars to full length where they will lock in. The red levers in the web page pic are what make this happen. There are lots on you tube about them. There is now ball as on a caravan setup ,the unit is attached straight into the towbar like a ball tongue would. The overide braking system is built into this unit. Hope this helps
www.northcoach.com.au/ready-brute-elite-a-frame/
-- Edited by catnus on Friday 8th of July 2016 04:40:23 PM
-- Edited by catnus on Friday 8th of July 2016 04:41:30 PM
Hi NG, not sure if you got one of these with your Hitch 'n Go, the frame can be swivelled around and rests in the 'tray' when unhitched from the car. Unfortunately my Hino is fairly narrow and the ends of the frame extend past the side of the bus. I just wrap a bungee cord around it if I need to manoeuvre around a campsite or whatever.
Joe