Which A-Frame? (6 Viewers)

[ClareEC]

I am relatively new to motor-homing and want to tow a Kia Picanto behind my vehicle to enable me to do all the sightseeing etc that I want to do. I am looking into a-frames and have discovered there are 2 main types of frame - those that have elecrtonic braking and those with inertia braking systems. Each type of supplier is telling my their system is better, safer & 'more legal' than the other, so I am really confused. I will predominantly be travelling alone so need something that is reasonably manageable by myself. Any tips or advice from experienced motor-homers who have towed cars would be much appreciated. Thanks

 

[PeterCarole29]

I am relatively new to motor-homing and want to tow a Kia Picanto behind my vehicle to enable me to do all the sightseeing etc that I want to do. I am looking into a-frames and have discovered there are 2 main types of frame - those that have elecrtonic braking and those with inertia braking systems. Each type of supplier is telling my their system is better, safer & 'more legal' than the other, so I am really confused. I will predominantly be travelling alone so need something that is reasonably manageable by myself. Any tips or advice from experienced motor-homers who have towed cars would be much appreciated. Thanks

I have had 2 smart cars that I have towed with a frames both frames were inertia they worked very well I liked the fact there was nothing to go wrong if fitted correct in my opinion

 

[Northernraider]

I have had 2 smart cars that I have towed with a frames both frames were inertia they worked very well I liked the fact there was nothing to go wrong if fitted correct in my opinion

That's where my thought lies.

Electronics can and do go wrong frequently. I prefer simple mechanics. Easier to fix

 

[Just us on Tour]

We went with TOW-BARS 2 TOW-CARS

The A frame is well made and they seem to have a good reputation. You just hitch it up and plug it in. It is a breaked system which works very well. I hardly notice it is there after a while.

They are up near Grimsby and we stayed at a local campsite for the night. They also loaned us a car for the day while they converted our little Fiat 500.

overall we are very pleased with it!

Yup , we used the same company . We have had 3 cars converted by them over the years . All been trouble free . I can’t recommend them enough .

 

[jollyrodger]

As an Ex AA patrol ,one method of breakdown was A-Bar . We were taught to be used only on recovery, no more than 40miles and max 40mph (which nobody stuck to )
That was underslung and rachet chained to suspension on vehicles that could be
a-bared.
Same equipment used to tow mates old Polo down to L'Ampolla Sp.
Coming off the ferry we were questioned by customs why we had it on the back ,answered broken down going to Morlaix so onwards we go.
Got away with it, as far as Lleida outskirts and pulled by GS .
Argued the toss for a while but still on the spot fine and told to disconnect.
Made a note of my passport details .
And then on our very way.

Just saying .