Brilliant video for the purpose. The legality is with the tower and the land it's used on. Short and precise and informative. Thanks a million for your help as I have one and never used it nor knew how until now as I need to use it tomorrow so once again thanks a million and kind regards.
Great explanatory start to the video, but felt your cameraman should also have gone under the car to video you attaching the chain to the car's wishbone. Not standing 20ft away from it. Otherwise great. Tnx
Nice helpful video, but u don't need an axle stand tho, simply pull the car along until u hitch up, also rolling the towed car up on 2blocks of wood will give u more room underneath to attach a frame legs to wishbones or track control arms, finally , the strip of metal he attached MUST be fitted centrally
the legalities about towing with these have already been covered by other people in comments, brakes on towed vehicle have to work, train weight, A frames have to be certified etc. what hasn't been said the maximum speed with these is 20 mph and 40 mph on the motorway.
For transporting, yes it must be braked if over 750kg, but I've never read any speed limit other than that for towing a trailer in any of my accident and breakdown training. For recovery of a disabled vehicle, then there is an exemption from the braked weight limit, as long as the towed vehicle is going from point of breakdown to the customer's home address, a place of repair or disposal. Whilst technically, there is no limit on distance, although there is a recommended 20 mile maximum distance.
don't need a second driver, just use a trailer board. the legalities, to use an A frame for towing a legal car (taxed and MOT'd) from a dangerous place to a safe place. Unless the law has changed! That was the situation when the video was made. hope that helps...
Hello . When towing, does the car being towed need the ,ignition key in the on position so that the steering can move freely for conering purposes or it doesn't matter?
Might have found it more useful , if I could have heard you properly and saw what is was that you were doing under the car. Maybe stand closer when filming perhaps, what do I know !!!
I thought the same thing , some footage of underneath would be good , also an explanation of how the second car steers , I’m guessing it dosnt and just drags the wheels around corners??? Is the steering lock on or off ?
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Have you had any issue with Police in UK or abroad? An frames/Dolly is meant only for use towing brokendown vehicle/Emergency/Recovery? If used as a "trailer", as I guess your using it, it should have a full set of lights, lightboard or vehicle lights synchronised with motorhome. It is illegal to tow a vehicle in France and a number of other EU countries.
The real towing weights that a vehicle can handle are seldom published thanks to EU legislation. Take the classic Range Rover for example. If one gets a really old Haynes Manual the figures are quite interesting as with an unbraked trailer off-road it can tow two tonnes. On-road the figure is 750 kilos thanks to the EU! The really interesting figure is "emergency use short distance low speed". From memory the towing capacity is about eight tonnes! Four wheel drives that cannot be used in 4WD on tarmac are IMHO not proper four wheel drives. Cars with full-time 4WD are the best but the cost is rather high.
Look in the handbook for the vehicle you are using to tow. it will say for example towing limit 750kg unbraked 1200kg braked. stick to those guides and happy days cos your legal. just dont try towing a transit van with a mini.lol
As said: Due to EU rules you can only tow an unbraked trailer of 750 kilos regardless of the manufacturer's 'book' recommendation. Also "ON TOW" is not legal as the trailer board has to still show the index of the towing vehicle. Fortunately the unbraked weight of the trailer can be exceed legally (unless it's over the manufacturer's specifications) if the towed vehicle has broken down and is being towed to a 'nearby' repair facility. These 'A' frames can be obtained from a variety of sources if you Google for them. I have one to tow a tiny car behind my motor home so I'm still fully mobile when camping in it. Mine is rated to 2500 kilos, but the little car is nowhere near that. At least in theory you can tow more weight with one if you add an electrical braking system to the towed car. All you need is the correct kit or make one from a couple relays, a solenoid and an electrical vacuum pump.
WARNING: If a car is on an A frame it is legally then a trailer. If a trailer has brakes fitted (an a car certainly does) then they legally must work. This set up legally requires a braking system and is illegal as shown in this video.
@@mattsnock that only covers removing a vehicle very short distances to place of safety. Saying its totally legal gives the wrong impression. Not everyone is running a recovery business and isn't the same as towing cars around the country on A frames. My point was to stop any old idiot grabbing an A frame and thinking they are OK using them for anything. Your point isn't the same.
@@pauldavison7105 I said totally legal for recovery as it is covered in section 5.4 of the governments recovery advice. It is you that appears to have taken my comment out of context. And for clarification it is a 100km radius from base of operations that they can be used before they become out of scope on a recovery. But once again I said "toatally legal for a recovery". I certainly wouldn't want to use one for anything other than that
Brilliant video for the purpose. The legality is with the tower and the land it's used on. Short and precise and informative. Thanks a million for your help as I have one and never used it nor knew how until now as I need to use it tomorrow so once again thanks a million and kind regards.
Thanks for a great video I'm going to buy one now thanks
Thank you for a right smart demonstration that is
Great demo thanks for sharing
Great video. Really useful , thanks
Great explanatory start to the video, but felt your cameraman should also have gone under the car to video you attaching the chain to the car's wishbone. Not standing 20ft away from it. Otherwise great. Tnx
At last a decent video of how to a* top man thank u
Really helpful video thanks
they are very handy i use one all time been car dealer . saves on them recovery charges.
Nice helpful video, but u don't need an axle stand tho, simply pull the car along until u hitch up, also rolling the towed car up on 2blocks of wood will give u more room underneath to attach a frame legs to wishbones or track control arms, finally , the strip of metal he attached MUST be fitted centrally
What about the steering on the fiesta? Does it just follow the direction and turn itself? Always imagined it would be problematic somehow.
Is the a frame not hard on the front wishbones of the car? Also how does the front wheels of the car turn?
nice vid handy thing to have
very good video
How long is the cable that you used with the towing board?
where can I buy solomatic a frame in Baltimore MD
Need to see what you hooked it up to, show hook up on the bottom of the car
very very helpful
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google 'Intertrade Engineering' they are the suppliers of this unit. They supply to the RAC and are the original inventors of the Solomatic A frame.
Exellent femo sir
Great video mate.
Some of the question being asked on here, these people really should not be towing a car.
That's how you learn.
@@how_to_hallagon1 I agree in part but some of the questions are just mental, some of them shouldn't be even driving let alone tow something.
the legalities about towing with these have already been covered by other people in comments, brakes on towed vehicle have to work, train weight, A frames have to be certified etc.
what hasn't been said the maximum speed with these is 20 mph and 40 mph on the motorway.
For transporting, yes it must be braked if over 750kg, but I've never read any speed limit other than that for towing a trailer in any of my accident and breakdown training.
For recovery of a disabled vehicle, then there is an exemption from the braked weight limit, as long as the towed vehicle is going from point of breakdown to the customer's home address, a place of repair or disposal. Whilst technically, there is no limit on distance, although there is a recommended 20 mile maximum distance.
Bravo X 1000 vous avez mis la signalisation des feux arrière. Faut il laisser le volant libre de la voiture tractée ?
Has 5000 pound capacity. Would like to see a large van towing
don't need a second driver, just use a trailer board. the legalities, to use an A frame for towing a legal car (taxed and MOT'd) from a dangerous place to a safe place. Unless the law has changed! That was the situation when the video was made. hope that helps...
Can u please send me the link I'm trying to find a retailer in us...🙏🙏🙏
Hello .
When towing, does the car being towed need the ,ignition key in the on position so that the steering can move freely for conering purposes or it doesn't matter?
david great video !!!do you put in neutral the car when tow it ?????
Yes
Well did you think you put it if gear Jesus 😂
s this A frame a braked version?
I live in the u.s. I just emailed the company hopefully they will send me the information so I can purchase one
Might have found it more useful , if I could have heard you properly and saw what is was that you were doing under the car.
Maybe stand closer when filming perhaps, what do I know !!!
Dean, you make a better one . Good Boy.
I thought the same thing , some footage of underneath would be good , also an explanation of how the second car steers , I’m guessing it dosnt and just drags the wheels around corners??? Is the steering lock on or off ?
so would someone have to be inside the towed car applying the brakes when the towers brake lights come on? like the AA or RAC ask you to do?
Hence he's fitted a light board
Approved fur italy??thank you..
Como consigo um desse?
Good good
I NEED TO BUY ONE, IN MEXICO I DO NOT GET IT, YOU CAN SEND ME.
Será que no Brasil vende esse tipo de reboque?
Vendi sim e pode ter certeza que o governo vai colocar um monte de impostos pra vc pode usar esse reboque amigão estamos no Brasil ...o vídeo e na Europa.... infelizmente o Brasil sempre tem que levar vantagem em tudo
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Were can I buy this bar
hello please can you send me the seller website.
I wish to buy the same model.
do they deliver to usa?
we do recovery-equipment.co.uk
Is this legal in America USA ?????
Have you had any issue with Police in UK or abroad?
An frames/Dolly is meant only for use towing brokendown vehicle/Emergency/Recovery?
If used as a "trailer", as I guess your using it, it should have a full set of lights, lightboard or vehicle lights synchronised with motorhome.
It is illegal to tow a vehicle in France and a number of other EU countries.
Steering lock on or off ?
Andy Mck 63 I’m wondering the same
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What did you say at the end should the tow car be running or leave the steering straight why did you turn your load truck on tut tut tut
I have no idea. All I can suggest is to find their website, then their contact details and email them. I am sure they would oblige.
David Collumbell is this product legal to use in America , anyone who have bought or used it in USA?
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If you turned the tow car engine off, it might be possible to hear what you are saying.
The real towing weights that a vehicle can handle are seldom published thanks to EU legislation. Take the classic Range Rover for example. If one gets a really old Haynes Manual the figures are quite interesting as with an unbraked trailer off-road it can tow two tonnes. On-road the figure is 750 kilos thanks to the EU! The really interesting figure is "emergency use short distance low speed". From memory the towing capacity is about eight tonnes! Four wheel drives that cannot be used in 4WD on tarmac are IMHO not proper four wheel drives. Cars with full-time 4WD are the best but the cost is rather high.
Look in the handbook for the vehicle you are using to tow.
it will say for example towing limit 750kg unbraked 1200kg braked.
stick to those guides and happy days cos your legal. just dont try towing a transit van with a mini.lol
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As said: Due to EU rules you can only tow an unbraked trailer of 750 kilos regardless of the manufacturer's 'book' recommendation. Also "ON TOW" is not legal as the trailer board has to still show the index of the towing vehicle. Fortunately the unbraked weight of the trailer can be exceed legally (unless it's over the manufacturer's specifications) if the towed vehicle has broken down and is being towed to a 'nearby' repair facility.
These 'A' frames can be obtained from a variety of sources if you Google for them. I have one to tow a tiny car behind my motor home so I'm still fully mobile when camping in it. Mine is rated to 2500 kilos, but the little car is nowhere near that.
At least in theory you can tow more weight with one if you add an electrical braking system to the towed car. All you need is the correct kit or make one from a couple relays, a solenoid and an electrical vacuum pump.
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WARNING: If a car is on an A frame it is legally then a trailer. If a trailer has brakes fitted (an a car certainly does) then they legally must work. This set up legally requires a braking system and is illegal as shown in this video.
lights do not work in this fucking shit
Totally illegal in the UK.
Totally legal for use in a recovery
@@pauldavison7105 Yes there is, look up the governments guide on running a recovery buisness, it's very very specific but it's there.
@@mattsnock that only covers removing a vehicle very short distances to place of safety.
Saying its totally legal gives the wrong impression.
Not everyone is running a recovery business and isn't the same as towing cars around the country on A frames.
My point was to stop any old idiot grabbing an A frame and thinking they are OK using them for anything.
Your point isn't the same.
@@pauldavison7105 I said totally legal for recovery as it is covered in section 5.4 of the governments recovery advice. It is you that appears to have taken my comment out of context. And for clarification it is a 100km radius from base of operations that they can be used before they become out of scope on a recovery. But once again I said "toatally legal for a recovery". I certainly wouldn't want to use one for anything other than that
@@mattsnock legal for a recovery by a business!!
Total rubbish do not buy this
will you knock off that jeep for fuck sake.i can't hear a thing!