A-Frame for towing a CF

[atk1]

Hi guys, Im picking up my shell from the dip stripping place in the next couple of days and last night I thought I should build one of those A-Frame things like what the motorhome people use to tow their little runabouts behind them. Any ideas for good mounting points to connect to? It will be a lot lighter as it will only be the shell (no doors) with a front and rear end. No engine or trans. I like the idea of being able to move it around without the need of a trailer. Will those points behind where the bumpers go be strong enough? I will post some pics when I get to see it. Cheers

[ben]

it would be the easiest place to tow from behind the bumpers but i would be inclined to weld another plate on top to strengthen it up before i was to do that.

good idea:)

i thought that was illegal in australia but it cant be if the motorhome guys are doing it?

ben

[BusyKiwi]

If you're insured I'd check first as I'm sure they are illegal in NZ now too, your other option is a tow dolly

[atk1]

Will look into it furthur but so far so good...

http://www.aa.co.nz/cars/ask-jack-forum/legal-advice/show/4314/

[restoreid]

From what I have heard the A frame has to be certifyed & the towed vechicle has to be regoed all for insurance purposes I thik the only way is to trailer it or tilt tray I have friends hith motorhomes & they say it's all just too hard

[rumax]

For the small cost of a trailer hire or tilt lift, I wouldn't risk it.
Gross weight is over 2 tonnes, so even halving it  for what's been removed you are looking at over 1 tonne, and no extra brakes 

That's a huge extra strain on any vehicle.

Russell