jonesymk2

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how easy is it,anything to look out for when turning corners and other things that could happen

C4llyT

GVW of towed car has to be under 750kgs to be legal, which doesn't cover many cars.

jonesymk2

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thats not what i asked but cheers anyway

C4llyT

Sorry classed it as "other things that could happen" like pulled by plod, not to worry.

rst in breaking

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im not sure mate as never done it, but my uncle is a recovery driver but he told me before he avoids using them as they tend to rip gaiters etc

jonesymk2

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thats fair enough but i need to know about how much harder is it to use the a frame as to towing with a rope

jonesymk2

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not really that bothered about some parts as most of it will be getting changed anyway

lardypants

ive done thousands of miles with a frames, just use a light board and you wont get tugged, when you ratchet up the chains over wishbones try to keep the arms as far in as poss to avoid failing the wheels on lock, also pull away and 50 yards down the road stop and recheck ratchets.

BM08

Anything has to be better than towing with a rope, i tried it once, never again

jonesymk2

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ok cheers then mate much appreciated,do you have to leave much room when going round corners atall like towing a trailer

focusv8

The driver in the towed car HAS to keep the rope tight, let him/her (no don't use a female) brake first, then the towing car brakes last.

Did I mention KEEP THE ROPE TIGHT.

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BM08

easier said than done

lardypants

no different that towing a trailer mate just keep eye on mirrors when cornering and you will be fine, a frames are very rigid the wheels of the car being towed turn on there own on corners so dont forget to take ign lock off lol

jonesymk2

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that was my main concern cheers mate much appreciated

robrs2

Towed car will turn tigher than a trailer. Main thing is to watch for plod. Frames are not legal for road use unless it is for recovery only, also weight as said.