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Best option for towing a vehicle?
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2022 3:31 pm
by Shane
If you had to tow your 4x4 to the venue what would you use and why?
Options:
1. Piggy back
2. A-frame
3.Trailer
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Re: Best option for towing a vehicle?
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2022 3:55 pm
by Mad Manny
If I had to tow my 4x4 to a venue I'd realise I bought the wrong 4x4...
Re: Best option for towing a vehicle?
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2022 4:02 pm
by iandvl
I would rather drive...
Seriously, I don't want to tow 2.7 tonnes.
I towed a Patrol 4.5 GL-series from Brits to Pretoria once (cross-threaded sparkplug in number 6 cylinder) and that was hell - even for me, the tow-er. I do not know how Danie, the tow-ee, managed with no power steering and no vacuum assist on the brakes.
Re: Best option for towing a vehicle?
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2022 4:14 pm
by Shane
Mad Manny wrote:If I had to tow my 4x4 to a venue I'd realise I bought the wrong 4x4...
Agreed. However if I were to join you guys on a trail 300 + km from home and I break something something it would be a HUGE PITA to get myself and the vehicle home......
Remember I'm talking about my old SFA here.
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Re: Best option for towing a vehicle?
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2022 4:16 pm
by iandvl
I hear you. But you should ensure that your insurance covers this...
Re: Best option for towing a vehicle?
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2022 4:25 pm
by Prof
I have an fold-able a-frame for mine.
I gonna stick it on the front for long trip.
Just so much easier for a helping hand to nearest civilisation...but that's just me.
Also depends on what you break. With a-frame you need the four wheels....
Re: Best option for towing a vehicle?
Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2022 8:09 pm
by Bugjuic
Trailer! If you are going to tow 2tons etc… Make sure it is braked and safe. Trailer all the way. Even just rent one if you are only going to use it once every year, or two times a year.
Second option would be A-Frame. Anything except Piggy Back.
Re: Best option for towing a vehicle?
Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2022 11:09 am
by Shane
Thanks guys. I'll rather rent if needs be
Re: Best option for towing a vehicle?
Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2022 12:07 pm
by Paul#25
When I was busy with the rebuild of the SJ410 that I had, I did quite a bit of research on the legal aspect of towing a vehicle using an "A"-frame. I saved some of the relevant info on the computer so I'll have a look for it when I've got it on again. From what I remember, towing with an A-frame doesn't fall under the same regulations as towing a trailer with regards the vehicle weight and having working brakes. Before I sold the SJ410 project I'd wired in a female trailer plug inside the engine bay so that I could feed power to it's own tail lights and indicators from the tow vehicle. I'd also modified the ignition lock assembly so that the steering lock couldn't lock the steering column with the key removed.