ferguson_tom Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Hi everyone I am looking at buying a recovery a frame for use with my LR discovery the ones where a chain or strap go round the wishbones. Its an unusual use as I plan on using it for towing the Landrover behind our Steam roller when travelling to steam rallies etc. I was thinking of buying a winch bumper or making some brackets to bolt to the chassis but these a frames seem a good alternative as can also swap between our trucks so can take either my brothers disco or dads Terrano. My questions: are they any good? Are they safe? Will it damage my car? We will only be moving at 5mph but traveling about 20 miles a day, normally out on the road 20/30 days a year. Being built in 1920 and weighing 15 tons we do not fall under the same rules and regs with trailers in fact we are allowed to tow 3 of them !!! Any advice appreciated. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakari Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 This probably isn't a lot of use to you but FWIW, I used to tow a beach buggy behind a Landie on an A frame & it used to tow beautifully, safely & it was VERY stable. I don't however know if the fact that the car you're towing has power steering but without the engine running........ Perhaps someone else can comment on that? I'd love to see a pic of your steam roller! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rimotu66 Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 (edited) I have one of those where the chains go round the bottom arms and tighten up with a rachet strap type arrangement, The RAC used to use them, I have towed loads of cars with them and not damaged any. Just make sure you get the chains around the arms correctly, if you dont the towed vehicle will slide forward when you brake,,, yes I have done it ONCE Same as this one http://www.smart-tow.com/legal.htm Edited March 12, 2013 by rimotu66 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHT SEARCHER Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 A frames are very good saves pulling the car trailer I paid £100 for mine has new. I don`t think it had ever been used I have used it to pull lots of cars and 4x4 in to the garage. They are very good. They are very safe. And no damage unless the car has a very low front skirt like golf GTI. You just have to watch the wishbones aren`t a lot higher than the front skirt. Just make sure you let the steering lock off. Turn the key to the first position. Have a look on YOU TUBE A frame towing lot`s of good info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson_tom Posted March 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Thanks for the advice gents sounds like i could be on for a winner. I dont think the power steering will affect it all as have seen other people towing discoveries behind there steam engines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakari Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Mate, that's a WONDERFUL piece of kit you've got there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson_tom Posted March 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 (edited) Thanks mate, took a few years to get it to that state but thoroughly enjoying it now. Saying that not many other people can say they were doing hot riveting at 13 years old, I am 23 now and this is the 3rd year engines back on the road. Edited March 12, 2013 by ferguson_tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 (edited) The only problem you might have is, if its an older landy they dont have wish bones and I never tried putting them straight round an axle so I dont know how you fit them ! ,as for towing their great have towed cars hundreds of miles and never had a problem !. Dave. Edited March 12, 2013 by gamekeeper1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakari Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Tom, I can't tell you how much I'd like a ride on that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson_tom Posted March 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Tom, I can't tell you how much I'd like a ride on that! If your around the herts/beds on a day we are out and about sure you could jump on for a couple of miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakari Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 I live in Portugal but do get over to the UK occasionally and I'll definitely take you up on that offer if I'm in your neck of the woods........ thanks very much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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